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MT ArticleMAN delivers first 40-tonne electric truck to customer Dräxlmaier
MAN Truck & Bus has commenced delivery of its fully electric heavy-duty truck, marking a significant step in the company’s transition to electric vehicles. The first 40-tonne electric truck was delivered to automotive supplier DRÄXLMAIER Group in Leipzig.
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MT ArticleMAN calls for 50,000 charging points across Europe as its eTruck launch sells out
The first limited edition models of the new MAN eTruck for 2024 are already sold out, prompting the manufacturer to call for a speedier rollout of charging points to maintain market demand.
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MT ArticleMAN celebrates successful market launch of the new MAN eTruck
In an encouraging development for the electric commercial vehicle sector, MAN has announced the near sell-out of the “Limited Edition” models of its 2024 MAN eTruck, designed for long-distance transport.
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MT ArticleRapid growth sees Bullet Express boost fleet with 35 trucks and trailers from Asset Alliance
Bullet Express has secured another 35 trucks and trailers from Asset Alliance Group as the business continues to expand.
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MT ArticleTwo hard-working lads from Sheffield living the dream at Stanton Logistics
Chris McGinley, left, and Chris Allender set up Stanton Logistics in 2007Motor Transport gets asked to interview many successful transport firms but when an invite came to meet one of the founders of Stanton Logistics in Rotherham, south Yorkshire it was hard to turn down.“We are one of the best ...
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MT ArticleMAN eTruck successfully completes winter testing in Northern Sweden
MAN Trucks & Bus has announced that its upcoming large-series e-truck has passed its winter tests in northern Sweden with flying colours, demonstrating its ability to function in ice, snow, and temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees Celsius.
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MT ArticleMAN TGX serves up dish of the day for Samworth Brothers
Leicestershire-based Samworth Brothers Supply Chain has taken delivery of its first batch of new generation MAN TGX trucks.The latest additions to the temperature-controlled distribution specialist’s fleet are both 26.470 6x2 tractors, featuring GM cabs. They have been supplied by MAN’s direct sales function, PDI and preparation was carried out by ...
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MT ArticleHigh demand for warehousing sees Miniclipper profits almost double
Miniclipper Logistics almost doubled pre-tax profits last year boosted by “sustained high demand” for warehousing services.The family firm, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, provides transport, storage and warehousing solutions for the medical, construction, print, retail and food sectors and is a member of Palletline and Hazchem.Reporting its ...
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MT ArticleJohn Mitchell Haulage and Warehousing names new MAN TGX fleet after health heroes
As the NHS continues to battle the Covid-19 pandemic, John Mitchell Haulage & Warehousing is to name each of its 21 new generation MAN TGX 26.470 tractor units after a healthcare charity.John Mitchell has a tradition of naming every vehicle, which began in the 1960s. In past years, names have ...
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MT ArticleHoyer wins new business for retail fuels delivery to Shell service stations in the UK
Hoyer has announced plans to grow its Petrolog business with Shell for the delivery of retail fuels in the UK.The new contract includes two additional loading locations at Kingsbury and Hythe that will make deliveries in the Midlands and Hampshire areas.The deal sees the UK relationship between Hoyer and Shell ...
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Andy Scott to combine Barnack Storage and Logistics with Bison Transport
Andy Scott has purchased Barnack Storage and Logistics in Orton Southgate, Peterborough for an undisclosed sum.Scott bought Bison Transport last autumn and plans to combine the businesses.Barnack Storage employs 80 people and runs a fleet of MAN trucks, curtain side trailers and 18-tonners.It has 180,000sq ft of ambient and chilled ...
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MT ArticleHoyer Petrolog renews and expands UK fleet
Hoyer has bolstered its UK Petrolog fleet with 26 new Scania P-series trucks, a mix of additional vehicles and replacements.The 450hp HGVs are operating from Purfleet and Grangemouth, with the last of the order set to arrive and enter service next May.The order includes eight Hydrapak and 18 non-Hydrapak trucks.All ...
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MT ArticleHoyer orders 89 new MAN trucks for fuels business
Hoyer has added 89 new MAN TGS vehicles to its Petrolog division.The deliveries are set to be complete by October. The order comprises 75 replacement vehicles and 14 additional vehicles, all with 420hp engines.The majority of the new trucks feature day cabs (85), with four fitted with sleeper cabs.Read more ...
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MT ArticleHireco launches truck contract hire and rental division
Trailer rental specialist Hireco is entering the truck rental and contract hire sector, looking to specialise in vehicles providing maximum driver comfort and fuel-saving features for its customers.An initial batch of 30 Mercedes-Benz Actros 2545 Big Space 6x2 tractor units, with luxury cab and predictive power control (PPC) will arrive ...
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MT ArticleVW car and van man takes on MAN
Nine weeks into his job as MD of MAN Truck and Bus UK, Simon Elliott spoke to Steve Hobson about his plans for 2015.After 40 years in the truck industry, the last 20 with MAN, CEO Des Evans announced his retirement due to ill health in summer 2014, just before ...
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MT ArticleFoley & Miles choses MAN for Crossrail work
Foley & MilesGrays, West Thurrock-based Foley & Miles has taken delivery of six new MAN TGX tractor units., which have been put into operation on the firm's Crossrail delivery work. The trucks were acquired through MAN Financial Services on a five-year funding package, and takes the operator's fleet to ...
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MT ArticleNightfreight's new clothes revealed by DX
DX Group has revealed the new DX livery that will replace the familiar dark blue Nightfreight name that is being phased out following its acquisition in February 2012.DX said last year it would align Nightfreight with the DX (Delivered Exactly) Group brand when its service levels improved to acceptable levels, ...