Shortly before French food logistics giant Seafrigo acquired Perishable Movements Limited (PML), MT spoke to the Kent company’s MD Mike Parr (pictured). In an extended interview, he explains why the sector is becoming increasingly challenging an…
Mercedes Benz Trucks is collaborating with Kuda Automotive to create a unique version of the Actros L Edition 3 for one lucky UK customer, after displaying the vehicle at the recent Road Transport Expo (RTX). The manufacturer is planning to buil…
Energy firm BP has launched a digital payments app for fleets in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz Trucks. BP InTruck Connect provides information on fuel purchases, mileage and other data to fleet managers and it said this would reduce the risk …
TIP Group has launched a used truck sales division at a new site in Warrington. The latest addition to its portfolio of services, TIP Used offers used trucks to both trade and retail customers and vehicles will be promoted via the TIP Used websi…
DAF Trucks is lagging “far behind” its competitors in its transition to 100% zero-emission sales, according to a new global ranking compiled by environmental group Transport & Environment (T&E). DAF, whose trucks are made by Leyland in t…
Cornish operator Maen Karne has added its first Mercedes Benz 8×4 Arocs tipper to its fleet. The company which specialises in aggregates, concrete and bulk haulage, already has 13 Mercedes-Benz mixer chassis in its 300-strong fleet. Supplied by …
South Wales builders’ merchant Undy Building & Timber Supplies has added a new Mercedes-Benz Atego to its fleet.
The new truck has replaced a previous Atego supplied by the same dealer, Euro Commercials, some 20 years ago. Still going strong with a…
York-based A1 Plant & Haulage has added another new Mercedes-Benz Arocs to its fleet.
Mercs make up the bulk of the company’s eight-strong line-up and director Stuart Handley has bagged the new Arocs to drive himself.
A1 Plant & Haulage was est…
Mercedes-Benz will launch its eActros 600 long-distance electric truck on October 10. The battery-powered zero-tailpipe-emission truck, which was first unveiled as a concept prototype at last year’s IAA Transportation Show, was initially known a…