MarketBook Rigid Trucks Blog Archive

Built tough to withstand the harshest working conditions, Daf’s newest construction trucks are also flexible enough to get the job done in a variety of industries. ...

Malcolm Allan Housebuilders wanted a truck that could simplify the delivery of building materials to construction sites across the UK, while also capably handling muckaway duties on the return trip. ...

“The truck is reliable, fuel-efficient, and popular with our drivers, who are familiar with and know how to get the best out of it,” says Minecrete Transport Manager Paul Mullington. ...

Five years ago the electrical goods distributor’s fleet was composed entirely of trucks from a Swedish marque, but nearly all its 26 vehicles bear the Three-Pointed Star. ...

“That toughness and durability is what we’ve come to expect from Mercedes-Benz, which is why we keep coming back for more,” says Co-Director Lou Dowse. ...

DAF announces a full new truck series for distribution and vocational applications. ...

Matthew James added a new Econic 1830 L 4x2 to its fleet of 40 trucks, which already includes five 26-tonne Mercedes-Benz Actros LnR trucks with low frames and pantechnicon bodies provided by Rygor Commercials. ...

The company will showcase the all-electric eEconic waste collection vehicle, the battery-electric eActros with electrified tipper, and the Unimog implement carrier at its booth at the show in Munich from 30 May to 3 June. ...

“We’ve always relied on the Atego because we know it won’t let us down,” says Formula One owner and Managing Director Martin Corcoran. ...

The firm’s new Arocs 3253 tipper has a 12.8-litre, inline six-cylinder, OM 471 engine with 530 horsepower to better handle Telegraph Hill near Exeter, Devon. ...

“Reliability is important too, of course, and our first Canter hasn’t missed a beat, which is why we’ve had no hesitation returning for more,” says Director Darren Paine. ...

Renault Trucks is expanding its all-electric range and has announced the start of sales for 2023 of two new models of up to 44 tonnes, the Renault Trucks T E-Tech for regional transport and the Renault Trucks C E-Tech for the construction industry. ...

The truckmaker says the new trucks will be unveiled in the second half of this year and are being designed in accordance with European Masses & Dimensions regulations. ...

Eight of the trucks are equipped with FAUN Zoeller Variopress bodywork and the other 11 have FAUN Zoeller cylindrical Rotopress bodies. ...

“Experience has proved that the Econic is extremely well-engineered and can be trusted to provide many years of dependable service,” says Glen McGrandle, council head of waste and transport. ...

“As well as being extremely reliable, the Econic is very popular with our crews,” says Highways & Transport Maintenance Manager Graham Timmins. ...

“Before committing to Volvo, we did look closely at rival marques, but none of them could really compete,” says Ladyroyd Garage owner David Thornes. ...

Constructed in 1979, the Leyland Assembly Plant has been in full production since 1980. ...

“In years gone by, we’ve been predominantly Volvo, so we’re very happy to be going back to them again for this new order,” says Brocklebank & Co Demolition owner Nick Brocklebank. ...

Chelmsford Plastic Warehouse operates a fleet of eight Canters between its Chelmsford, Essex, headquarters (six trucks) and its Benfleet, Essex, branch location (two Canters). ...

The Council’s waste and recycling managers have been adding to its mixed fleet of more than 70 vehicles while working to grow recycling participation rates in Armagh. ...