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So delighted was Hampshire-based Draintech Tankers with its first two Mercedes-Benz tankers that it returned to Marshall Truck & Van just three months later with a follow-up order for another couple. The Andover-based operator previously acquired its trucks from two other manufacturers –the nearest agent for one is some 20 miles away, the second 10…

We often read that it’s all about the fuel economy, but if you have bad driver – or no drivers then the fuel economy is irrelevant. That’s why family business G. S. Davies & Son has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH Globetrotter 6×2 tractor unit and fitted it with Volvo’s Drive++ package to…

Plantmaster are showing off their lineup of a choice of four 2013 Mercedes Actros 2545 tractor units. All with a high specification, the tyres are in good shape and they are ready to go out to work. Browsing through the photo lineages, VJ Commercials also have four 2545 Actros tractor units available – these are…

Mike Carr from Renault Truck dealership, Border Commercials got the job spot on. Sell a couple of used trucks into a fleet and keep in touch. Make sure you know when trucks are up for renewal and close a deal for some brand new trucks. Textbook stuff.  That’s what happened recently and, as a result,…

Nikola Corporation and IVECO announced a Letter of Intent for an order of 100 Nikola Tre hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) from GP JOULE, a system provider for integrated energy solutions based in Reussenkoege, Germany. The Nikola Tre FCEVs in the European 6×2 variant will be manufactured by the joint venture between Nikola and…

At least from the outset it would appear that the new electric DAF trucks range will not be taking place at their Leyland factory in the UK where all U market trucks are currently assembled. This may change when volumes in the UK increase, but it certainly indicates where DAF think that the demand for…

Liquefied Natural Gas, (LNG) is a greener fuel than diesel to run a truck on (quieter too) especially if the gas is reclaimed from animal and food waste. That’s what Arla Foods are attempting to do in reclaiming the bio methane from farms (which is a normal, damaging waste if vented) and using it to…

What a monster tractor unit on this week’s front cover! You don’t see too many of these on the roads, let alone advertised for sale. As always you get the most varied stock for sale in Truckpages Magazine. This truck is a 510HP DAF XF510 8×4, 150 tonne tractor unit and has a lifting second…

The most anticipated adventure of the year, the 45th edition of the Dakar Rally Race and the toughest since the competition arrived in Saudi Arabia, has come to a close with a success for IVECO’s new teams. The drivers passed this test of extreme endurance with flying colours, having driven over 8,500 km on perilous…

When Sheffield-based haulier Toutes Directions needed a new fleet flagship, they chose to ‘tick every box’ on the options list to reward a long-serving driver. Plated for operation at a gross combination weight of 68 tonnes, the Actros 2553 arrived via the local branch of Dealer Northside Truck & Van. It has a range-topping, flat-floored…

British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva has hit another milestone after securing European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) for its 7.5 tonne battery-electric truck. It means that Tevva can start producing and selling in volume across the UK and Europe and represents the key regulatory step in the development and commercialisation of all vehicles, including…

Electra Commercial Vehicles has completed a three-month trial with UK supermarket Sainsbury’s using its zero-emissions 19-tonne refrigerated hydrogen-powered truck. The Electra eCargo Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) travelled a typical daily journey of 208 miles from the supermarket’s depot in Sherburn-on-Elmet to Newcastle and back – emitting zero emissions versus an average of 314kg of…

Downsizing the power of your trucks and still getting approval from drivers shows that the Volvo FH500 with I-Save is a solid buy. That’s what happened to T. W. Plummer, who has just taken delivery of a new Volvo FH 500 with I-Save 6×2 tractor unit, equipped with I-Shift Dual Clutch transmission, having recorded ‘huge…

Some late Volvo 2017 and 2018 FMX 8×4 tippers with Direct Visions Standard passenger door windows are heading for the next Euro Auctions sale towards the end of this month as well as featuring on the front cover of this week’s Truckpages magazine. There is a choice of six of these trucks – all powered…

The Polish division of Scania is trialling a new system where truck operators can order a brand new truck online without having to speak to a salesperson. What’s more, the system has just closed its first deal with a Polish haulier. Styku Transport Łukasz Styczeń, a haulier based in north-western Poland, used the online tool…

The Iveco Daily’s truck-based ladder frame chassis is proving ideal for Caerphilly- based iStadia Solutions with three Daily (35C14) mobile HD Digivans now delivered and ready for high-profile events. Helping a wide range of clients from luxury marques to industry-leading technology brands boost awareness, these vehicles provide mobile or static advertising at major events. Also…

On high mileage work, fuel economy is king. That’s why Bradford-based PD Bannister has taken delivery of seven Volvo FH with I-Save 460 Globetrotter 6×2 tractor units, the first of 12 Volvo trucks due to arrive at the business over the next 12 months. Supplied by Jason Robinson, Area Sales Manager at Crossroads Truck and…

Lancashire-based waste management specialist Gillett Environmental has commissioned the first two trucks from a clutch of six Mercedes-Benz skiploaders ordered to support its ambitious growth strategy. The company operates on a national basis but trades locally as Lytham St Annes Skip Hire. Supplied by Ciceley Commercials, its latest Arocs 18-tonners all represent extensions to a…

The start of the year 2023 sees a 2015 Renault Range T T460 6×2 tractor unit which is one of three for sale at G C Rickards. The trucks are Euro 6, come directly from a local haulage company and have been very well maintained – a snip – a Euro 6 tractor unit at…

Tool and equipment hire specialist Speedy Services has taken a big step towards a sustainable customer delivery model by commissioning its first two zero-emission FUSO eCanters. The trucks are already transporting products from the company’s range based at a depot near Whitehaven, Cumbria and a branch in Warrington, where it serves a client base comprised…