Harbour Haulage is the latest operator to take delivery of one of the special edition Actros L trucks from Mercedes-Benz. In fact, the Peterhead-based operator is one of the first customers for the premium-specification truck. The delivery was made by…
A partnership between MAN and ABB has been announced around the area of electromobility. The news comes as MAN displayed a prototype of its electric truck for the first time in public. Furthermore, the company announced future plans around charging…
A lightweight trailer that is fully modular has been launched at ITT Hub this week. The Schmitz Cargobull semi-trailer – S.KO Pace Smart – debuted alongside the company’s S.CS fixed roof curtainsider. The new lightweight trailer is targeting the parcel…
A cooperation agreement has been agreed between DHL and Volvo Trucks. The deal will help accelerate the shift to zero exhaust emission vehicles. Essentially, the Deutsche Post DHL Group is looking to move into heavy electric trucks. As a result,…
ITT Hub returns this week and DAF Trucks is promising plenty to see for punters. For example, the manufacturer will showcase a wide range of electric and diesel-powered models. In addition, visitors to the Farnborough event will have the opportunity…
When Dean’s of Huntly needed to replace an 18-tonner on its fleet, an Actros was the answer. Importantly, this is the first time the operator has run a truck from Mercedes-Benz. The new truck is an 1830 and features an…
The shifting speed of Volvo’s I-Shift has been increased, the manufacturer has revealed. Specifically, the ‘box shifts up to 30% faster than before. As a result, drivers benefit from smoother shifts while out on the road. Furthermore, there are addition…
A DfT-funded electric truck trial will include 20 DAF LF Electrics, the company has confirmed. The Battery Electric Truck Trial will involve a number of national public bodies. For example, the NHS will run some of the DAF LF Electrics…
A total of 20 new tippers have been ordered by George Killoughery Ltd. The operator is based in Mitcham and runs a construction firm covering London and the Home Counties. In addition, the new tippers are the latest to be…
Twelve new trucks have arrived on the Mitchell Potatoes fleet, thanks to Fraikin. The company has secured a 60% share of Mitchell Potatoes’ commercial vehicle fleet with the deal. Furthermore, the new trucks are on a six-year, full-service contract hire…
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