Lancashire-based GBA Services, specialists in time-critical logistics, has taken delivery of six new 3.5-tonne Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, specified with lightweight and powerful Carrier Transicold Xarios® 350 refrigeration units. They will be used for long-distance temperature-sensitive deliveries across the UK and Europe, each covering up to 100,000 miles per year. Carrier …
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The search is on for the country’s best van drivers with the launch of this year’s Van Excellence Driver of the Year competition, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans. The popular contest, now in its sixth year, will take place on Saturday 8 June at Bott Ltd in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Supported by Bott …
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Does your company use vans as part of its daily business? If so, make sure you are up to date with the latest need-to-know compliance, operational and safety issues by attending one of FTA’s Van Excellence Operational Briefings, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans. The three briefings, taking place in Edinburgh, Derby, …
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Liverpool-based dance group Boogie Storm are flying high aboard their new three-pointed starship, an eye-catching Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer. The hard-working troupe wowed judges on last year’s ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ TV talent show by performing in movie-inspired full body armour. Their stunning science-fiction routines took them through to the grand final, …
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One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of marinated chicken and accompaniments has commissioned a new fleet of temperature-controlled Mercedes-Benz vans to distribute its products nationwide. West Midlands-based manufacturer Theo’s has relied on vans bearing the three-pointed star since it began trading in 1992. The firm started out with a handful …
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The Freight Transport Association’s Van Excellence Operational Briefings – sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans, will highlight the fact that there is no place for complacency in van operation – even those who think they are doing the right thing, and become comfortable with what they’re doing, should be continuously looking to …
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