Meet Olaf Petersen: Leading Mercedes-Benz Trucks and FUSO in Southern Africa

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – Tip Top Milk, one of South Africa’s foremost dairy logistics specialists, has taken another confident step forward in its growth journey with the addition of 21 new Mercedes-Benz Actros 2645 Pure trucks to its fleet. The acquisition marks a significant milestone in a partnership that has spanned 15 years and flourished […]

Salford City Council is setting a new benchmark in sustainable urban waste collection with the introduction of its first all-electric refuse collection vehicle (RCV), a 27-tonne Mercedes-Benz eEconic. Combining zero emissions with exceptional performance, the eEconic promises to redefine the daily realities of refuse collection. The eEconic boasts a class-leading operational range of at least […]

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – RDM Logistics, the family-owned South African cross-border transport company, has marked a major milestone by taking delivery of its 100th truck from New Vaal Motors Commercial Vehicles. The milestone vehicle, a Mercedes-Benz Actros 2652 Pure, underscores the enduring partnership between RDM Logistics and Mercedes-Benz Trucks and reflects the company’s remarkable growth […]

Mercedes-Benz Trucks and long-standing partner Econ Engineering have reached a remarkable milestone: the delivery of the 1,000th Mercedes-Benz Arocs gritter to Econ’s hire fleet. This achievement underscores more than 22 years of collaboration that has kept the UK’s roads safe through countless winter challenges. The landmark vehicle, adorned in a striking blue celebratory livery, was […]

Alpha Recovery, one of the UK’s foremost breakdown and heavy recovery specialists, has taken a significant step in enhancing its fleet capabilities with the delivery of its first Mercedes-Benz Arocs truck through Bell Truck and Van. The acquisition reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to performance, technology, and driver-centric design in demanding recovery operations. Operating across […]

In a bold statement of intent, Elddis Transport has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to cutting-edge innovation with the delivery of the North East’s first Mercedes-Benz Actros L ProCabin. The new truck, the first of eight to join the Consett-based haulier’s fleet, marks another milestone in the company’s longstanding partnership with Bell Truck and […]

In a groundbreaking move towards a greener logistics future, HIVED—the UK’s only fully electric end-to-end delivery company—has placed an order for 11 Mercedes-Benz eActros trucks. The purchase includes nine eActros 600 and two eActros 400 models, reinforcing HIVED’s commitment to sustainable, emissions-free parcel deliveries across the middle and final mile. Scaling Sustainable Logistics HIVED’s latest […]

Casterton Haulage’s fleet is driving into a new era of efficiency and performance. Following a dramatic improvement in fuel economy from its initial two Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units, the Sheffield-based family firm has now invested in a third model. The decision underscores the company’s commitment to excellence and innovation, supported by the dependable service from […]

In a bold stride toward sustainable logistics, Amazon has placed its largest-ever order for electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs), selecting over 200 units of the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600. This historic collaboration also marks the largest e-truck order in the history of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, with more than 140 of these cutting-edge vehicles destined for Amazon’s UK […]

On Armistice Day, when the nation comes together to remember its fallen heroes, one Essex-based family business has taken a unique and heartfelt approach to honouring the past while supporting a noble cause. The latest addition to the fleet of John A Probert, Sons & Grandsons—a family-run firm that has served the region for decades—has […]

A battery-powered Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 tractor unit has proven its capability in the UK by successfully completing a challenging five-day, 1,400-mile journey around the country. Towing a standard road trailer and fully loaded at 40 tonnes GVW, the eActros 600 excelled in this year’s EV Rally event. From July 1-5, the EV Rally 2024 saw […]

In a strategic move to enhance its fleet’s performance, Clavell Caravans & Transport has recently introduced a state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Actros L tractor unit, affirming its commitment to reliability and fuel efficiency. This addition marks the second Actros to join the Lincolnshire-based operator’s robust six-vehicle lineup, following the success of a previously acquired model in 2017, […]