Truck Locator Daimler Blog Archive

    Daimler Truck Launched On Stock Exchange As An Independent Company
    Posted On: December 10, 2021
    Today's first day of trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange marks the start of a new era for Daimler Truck. ...
    Daimler Truck AG & BP To Pioneer Deployment Of Hydrogen Infrastructure, Supporting The Decarbonization of UK Freight Transport
    Posted On: October 28, 2021
    Daimler Truck AG and BP Advanced Mobility Limited announced plans to work together to help accelerate the introduction of a hydrogen network, supporting the roll-out of a key technology for the decarbonization of UK freight transport. ...
    Mercedes-Benz Adds Apple and Android Smartphone Compatibility to Trucks
    Posted On: April 24, 2017
    While passenger cars have been offering compatibility with modern smartphones for some time, HGV drivers have not been as lucky, having to make do with less convenient methods of accessing features and functions available on cutting-edge devices while behind the wheel... ...
    Volvo Trucks Predicts Falling HGV Sales
    Posted On: October 28, 2016
    2017 will be a tough year for truck manufacturers across Europe and North America, as the latest figures from Volvo suggest that demand will be down and profits are likely to take a hit as a result, according to the Daily Mail... ...
    Mercedes-Benz Works with Krone on Efficiency-Enhancing Truck Designs
    Posted On: September 21, 2016
    Trailer manufacturer Krone and German auto giant Mercedes-Benz have announced a new partnership which will see the two companies come together to create trucks which are as fuel-efficient and environmentally sustainable as possible, according to the Financial Times... ...
    All-Electric Truck from Mercedes-Benz Unveiled
    Posted On: August 3, 2016
    A HGV which relies solely on electric power was announced last week by Mercedes-Benz Trucks, ushering in a new era of efficient, ecologically sustainable vehicles which will allow it to compete with ambitious international rivals such as Tesla... ...
    Major Truck Manufacturers Hit with EU Fines
    Posted On: July 29, 2016
    Fines totalling £2.46 billion have been imposed on some of the biggest truck brands on the planet as a result of a price-fixing scandal which lasted almost a decade and a half, according to BBC News... ...
    Trucks Complete Semi-Autonomous Platooning Challenge
    Posted On: April 14, 2016
    After media coverage and expectations built gradually in the run-up to the European Truck Platooning Challenge, the completion of this historic event has seen an explosion of interest in the achievements of the manufacturers involved... ...
    Brazil Slump Drags Down Daimler
    Posted On: September 11, 2015
    Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz trucks division is facing tough market conditions in South America due to problems in Brazil... ...
    Self-Driving Lorry Approved For Use On Roads
    Posted On: May 7, 2015
    Autonomous vehicles are on the horizon, and while they may not impact the consumer market in a meaningful way for many years, the commercial sector is likely to be influenced by self-driving trucks much sooner... ...
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    Volvo FH Aero Drives Seed & Grain Deliveries For Mortimers
    Posted 19/10/2026
    The Driffield-based grain and seed merchant recently expanded its fleet with a new Volvo FH Aero 500, its third Volvo truck in three years. ...
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    Next In Line: Scania Launches Its New Generation Touring Coach
    Posted 07/10/2026
    Scania reveals its next generation of coach to the world – the new Scania Touring. ...
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    Volvo Group Reports Significant UK & Ireland Carbon Reductions In Its Quest For Net Zero
    Posted 06/10/2026
    Volvo Group says third-party-verified statistics reveal it has reduced carbon emissions by 81% and cut its energy consumption by 56% since 2010. ...
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    A UK First: John G Russell & Scania To Thoroughly Test The Viability Of FCEV In Day-To-Day Operations
    Posted 02/10/2026
    Scottish transport and logistics company John G Russell (Transport) Ltd, in collaboration with Scania, will be one of the first to put FCEV trucks into daily operation on UK roads. ...
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    Five-Star Quartet! 4 More Scania Trucks Receive Euro NCAP's Top Rating
    Posted 15/09/2026
    Joining Scania's L-series and P-series trucks, which received Euro NCAP's top rating earlier this year, are a pair of R-series and G-series trucks in 4x2 tractor and 6x2 rigid forms, respectively. ...
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    Your Guide To Buying Used Vans In The UK
    Posted 11/09/2026
    Truck Locator makes it easy to find the right used van for your needs, providing photos, videos, and detailed specifications along with the seller’s contact information and the other vehicles they have for sale. ...
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    Rave Reviews & First-Class Demo See BCD Logistics Take 5 New Volvo FH Aeros
    Posted 10/09/2026
    BCD Logistics has added its first-ever batch of Volvo trucks to its fleet, taking delivery of five FH Aero 6x2 Globetrotter tractor units following the impressive performance of a demonstrator. ...
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    DPD Chooses Mercedes-Benz Vans For New EVs
    Posted 10/09/2026
    Mercedes-Benz Vans today announces that leading delivery company DPD has selected dealer eStar to supply 341 eSprinters as part of a wider fleet agreement. ...
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    The Truck Locator Buyer’s Guide To Luton Vans
    Posted 09/09/2026
    If you're in the market for a vehicle to transport lightweight but bulky cargo, explore Luton vans for sale on TruckLocator.co.uk. ...
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    MAN Forms Strategic Partnership With RMMV & WB Group & Revives Polish Truck Brand Star
    Posted 08/09/2026
    The aim of this partnership is to combine the complementary strengths and expertise of the three companies to address European defence requirements more effectively. ...
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