Truck Locator Tippers Blog Archive

    Selby’s Garage Gets First New Stralis X-Way Tipper Truck In UK
    Posted On: June 8, 2018
    The road haulage company will use the new Stralis to haul animal feed as well as aggregate products from quarries to customers all over England. ...
    Mercedes-Benz Axor 8x4 tipper 2006 | A TruckLocator Review
    Posted On: March 27, 2015
    In 2006, Mercedes-Benz introduced a new 8x4 Axor tipper... ...
    A Review of the Tipper Market
    Posted On: November 26, 2014
    A healthy demand for tippers and tipper trailers looks set to keep body builders busy over the coming months as the orders roll in... ...
    Types Of Tippers - A TruckLocator Review
    Posted On: February 24, 2014
    Of all the types of truck on our road, the tipper truck is probably the one that does the hardest work... ...
    MAN TGS 32.400 8x4 BB Rigid Light Tipper | A TruckLocator Review
    Posted On: October 7, 2013
    This MAN light tipper looks much the same as its TGS 35 heavyweight big brother, but the chassis is of 7mm steel construction rather than 8mm... ...
    Posted On: August 21, 2013
    The first thing you notice about the Iveco ML75E 16K 4x2 tipper is its proud stance... ...
    Used Iveco Trakker AD340T36K Tipper | A TruckLocator Review
    Posted On: August 15, 2013
    Clearly the tipper market is a specialist niche but even if you never drive one, the cab layout in this Iveco will seem familiar... ...
    The Volvo FM13 400 Euro 4 Tipper | A TruckLocator Review
    Posted On: August 5, 2013
    It's well known that Volvo has something in its FM range for almost every operator... ...
    A Used Tip: The Mercedes Axor C 3240K Tipper Review
    Posted On: August 4, 2013
    The tipper is one of those trucks that you know takes a lot of punishment during its working life... ...
    MAN TGA Heavy-Duty Tipper Review MAN TGA Heavy-Duty Tipper | A TruckLocator Review
    Posted On: July 31, 2013
    Not so long ago, MAN ruled the roost in the world of the eight-wheel tipper with its rock-solid F series... ...
    Hino 700 Series Tipper Review | A TruckLocator Review Feature
    Posted On: June 14, 2013
    Hino has never been the most popular make in the UK but that doesn't mean they don't make good vehicles... ...
    Tips for Buying Tippers | A TruckLocator Feature |
    Posted On: May 13, 2013
    Few trucks lead a harder life than tippers, so making sure you get it right at the outset when you are buying your used tipper truck is absolutely vital... ...
    JUST ARRIVED – LATE VARIO! 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vario 614 Tipper
    Posted On: April 12, 2012
    On an ‘06’ plate, this 2006 Mercedes Vario is packed to the rafters with everything required for road repair work – plus thousands of other uses... ...
    New Tippers for Scania Truck Rental
    Posted On: March 23, 2012
    An unusual addition to any rental fleet - tipper trucks are usually the domain of specialist rental companies, not truck manufacturers... ...
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    Deliveries Are Sweeter Than Ever For Tunnock’s With New Volvo FH Aero
    Posted 01/06/2026
    After a recent acquisition, Tunnock’s Teacakes and Caramel Wafers will be delivered in a new Volvo FH Aero 6x2 rigid dressed in livery to match the Caramel Wafer wrapping. ...
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    Volvo FM Electric Shows Its Steel For Special Green Delivery
    Posted 28/05/2026
    Haulage firm ET Morris & Sons has successfully transported the first load of fossil-free steel to land in the UK, using a Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit for a zero-tailpipe emission delivery. ...
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    Find Parts & Components Fast & Easy On TruckLocator.co.uk
    Posted 26/05/2026
    Truck Locator’s new, dedicated Parts For Sale page makes finding the parts and components you need faster and easier than ever. ...
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    MAN Truck & Bus: Waste Collection Goes Electric
    Posted 18/05/2026
    MAN is electrifying its municipal portfolio, for waste collectors, winter gritting services, and more, with significantly fewer emissions and less noise. ...
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    Nooteboom Mega Windmill Trailer XXL’s Stability Impresses Silvasti CEO
    Posted 11/05/2026
    The Mega Windmill Trailer XXL is a third-generation semi-trailer from Nooteboom Trailers that can transport small- and large-diameter wind turbine tower sections with weights of up to around 100 tonnes. ...
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    Volvo Trucks’ All-New Combustion Engine Platform: Superior Fuel Efficiency & Ready For A Wide Range Of Alternative Fuels
    Posted 11/05/2026
    Volvo Trucks has unveiled two all-new 13-litre engines – its most fuel-efficient ever – which are ready for renewable diesel and gas fuel types, including future hydrogen applications. ...
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    Volvo FM Makes First-Time Volvo Buyer CT Glass A Believer
    Posted 08/05/2026
    Volvo’s FM 380 6x2 rear-steer rigid curtainsider impressed first-time Volvo buyer CT Glass with its manoeuvrability, efficiency, comfort, and safety features. ...
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    Alliance Flooring Distribution Adds 11 New Volvo FH Aero 460s To Fleet
    Posted 07/05/2026
    Alliance Flooring Distribution recently added 11 new Volvo FH Aero 460s to its fleet, joining 39 previously purchased Volvo trucks and boosting the fleet’s Volvo contingent to 30%—all in just two years. ...
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    DAF Launches Interactive Route Simulator For Electric Trucks
    Posted 29/04/2026
    DAF Trucks is launching an interactive route simulator that provides transport operators with insight into real-world deployability of electric DAF trucks in their specific daily operations. ...
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    5-Star Performance! Scania P-Cab Duo Receive Euro NCAP's Top Rating
    Posted 22/04/2026
    Joining Scania's L-cab 6x2 refuse truck, which received Euro NCAP's top rating in 2026, are a pair of P-cab trucks in 4x2 distribution and 6x2 utility forms. ...
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