Tag Archives: Mercedes-Benz

DPD’s Stuart Watson is one of the UK’s best, most fuel-efficient truck drivers – but economy was the last thing on his mind when he swapped his 290 kW (394 hp) Actros tractor unit for a stint at the wheel of an awesome, 440 kW (591 hp) Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG …

Three years after taking delivery of its first tractor units from the latest Actros range, Scottish haulier MSL has completed its transition to an all-Mercedes-Benz fleet. “I’ve always been impressed by Mercedes-Benz trucks, but historically we’ve operated other brands too,” explained Dave Sharp, Director of the Broxburn-based company. “Now, though, …

One of the world’s largest JCB sole franchises has unearthed another winner in the shape of the latest-generation Mercedes-Benz Vito van. Watling JCB, which this year celebrates its 40th anniversary, operates from a head office in Leicester, and depots in Kidlington, Leighton Buzzard, Peterborough and Wymondham. The company’s fleet of …

Local Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Dealer group, Rygor, has enhanced its service offering through the expansion of its aftersales business support team. In a continued and conscious effort to provide customers with a service level which sets standards, Rygor has bolstered is aftersales department with a dedicated group of four parts …

Thirty-five years after he launched his business, W.I.T. Transport Solutions founder Phil Brown has commissioned a special Mercedes-Benz truck to mark the milestone. The Actros 2545 BigSpace tractor unit arrived via the Mansfield branch of East Midlands Dealer Mertrux and wears a livery highlighting the anniversary. A real head-turner, it …

Suffolk-based AJN Steelstock has welcomed the opening by local Mercedes-Benz Dealer Orwell Truck & Van of an Authorised Testing Facility for truck MoTs at its new branch in Newmarket. The two companies have forged a successful partnership based on Orwell’s outstanding back-up, as well as the class-leading reliability and fuel-efficiency …

Staff from Dealer Mercedes-Benz Truck & Van (NI) have won national recognition from the manufacturer, for their determination to go the extra mile to keep their customers vehicles on the road. Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ One Team award underscores its ‘Zero Tolerance on Downtime’ commitment. The Mercedes-Benz Truck & Van (NI) team …

Staff at Stoke-on-Trent Mercedes-Benz Dealer Roanza Truck & Van are backing a local cyclist’s bid to raise funds to support victims of the disease that claimed his father’s life. Nigel Barnes plans to ride 1,300 miles in just 11 days, on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Society. He will be supported …

GAP Vehicle Hire ‘stress tested’ the speed and efficiency of the emergency after sales back-up from Mercedes-Benz before ordering a new fleet of 78 Citan small vans. “It was just good business practice,” explained Operations Director Jim Forrester. “People promise a lot in life, but we were about to make …

Builders’ merchant Travis Perkins has underlined its commitment to safety by commissioning a third low-entry Mercedes-Benz Econic for operation in London. The 6×2 Econic 2628LL wears the colours of Travis Perkins’ Keyline division. The chassis has a steering rear axle for enhanced manoeuvrability and is fitted with a dropside body …