The Ford Transit was chosen by British Gas when asked which van best suited the needs of their central heating installation engineers. This compatibility was one of the key factors that resulted in an order for 520 Ford Transit models from British Gas. British Gas chose the Ford Transit primarily for its economy and low [...]
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White Knight Laundry Services has taken delivery of six new 3.5 tonne Daily panel vans, each finished in the firm’s striking new purple livery. The company – which has been trading for more than a century – ordered the new long wheelbase Daily 35S13 vans to replace six older Daily vehicles which have been in [...]
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The first seven Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units to join the fleet of NR Evans are already delivering mpg returns in the high nines – as Managing Director Neil Evans admits: “I thought it would take longer to achieve these fuel figures.” Supplied by South Wales dealer Euro Commercials, all are New Actros 2542 models with [...]
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TruckForce, Goodyear Dunlop’s dedicated mobile service and breakdown network, has ordered more Sprinters to join its fleet. The 60 additional Sprinter 313 CDIs are now being delivered at a rate of one per day by Birmingham dealer Midlands Truck & Van. Based across TruckForce’s 15 operating centres, which act as hubs for the organisation’s satellite [...]
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Citroen has received an order from Tees Valley based Vela Group for 137 vans and cars to replace the bulk of its 200-strong vehicle fleet. In total, the supplying dealer, Springfield Citroën Gateshead will deliver more than 120 Citroën Dispatch L2 1200 vans made up of HDi 90 H1 and HDi 95 H2 versions. Also [...]
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TruckEast has supplied a new ready-mix concrete enterprise of Mick George Ltd with two new Scania 26t 6×4 mixer chassis. Fitted with 280p engines coupled to a 9-speed gearbox & double drive axles, the trucks include the latest equipment, including 6-metre drums. Launched at the beginning of the this year, Mick George Concrete Ltd. supplies [...]
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The Volkswagen Transporter has been chosen for a fleet of 79 roadside assistance vehicles for Allianz Global Assistance in a deal worth £1.75m. Fuel efficiency, value for money and payload capacity were essential vehicle criteria for Allianz Global Assistance, and every Transporter has been converted to enable its technicians to carry all the equipment they [...]
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Midlands double glazing company, Amber Windows, is to replace its entire fleet with new Renault Masters. The company has taken delivery of its first phase of Renault Master 125 hp long wheel base vans, through Renault Trucks Midlands, replacing the Peugeot vans on its fleet. Amber Windows intends to replace its remaining fleet, a mix [...]
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Racing tyre specialist Dunlop Motorsport has ordered 15 New Actros 1842 BigSpace tractor units from Birmingham Mercedes-Benz dealer Midlands Truck & Van. They are financed through a CharterWay contract hire agreement and replace a similar number of trucks from another manufacturer. The New Actros are now transporting specialist car and motorcycle racing tyres from Dunlop [...]
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Network Rail is adding 29 Iveco Daily 4x4s to its support fleet. Each vehicle has been specially adapted by Burton on Trent-based LH Access Technology to operate not only on-road and off-road, but also on the railways. Termed a ‘Road Rail Vehicle’ (RRV), the multi-purpose 5.5 tonne Daily 55S17DW chassis crew cabs will be used [...]
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