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Stobart orders 1000 Scanias
Leading British trucking firm, Eddie Stobart, has in partnership with A. W. Jenkinson Forest Products signed a joint-procurement agreement with Scania in the UK for the supply of 1000 trucks. The deal mirrors the order placed by the two haulage operators in 2010, which at the time represented Scania’s largest ever supply agreement in the [...]
After all the rumours, ‘off-the-record’ hints and sneaky spy shots, Mercedes-Benz’s all-new Actros has finally broken cover. So was it worth the wait? DIESEL’s Brian Weatherley was at the world launch and after a steer of Stuttgart’s latest creation, reckons it was worth every second. The Best of Benz Make no mistake, there are some VERY [...]
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Dutch maker DAF is yet to unveil a Euro 6 version of its 13 litre MX engine – now branded as a PACCAR engine on the rocker cover – for its popular CF85 and flagship XF105 models. However, US-built versions of the same in-line six MX have been available in Kenworth and Peterbilt chassis since last year [...]
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Shell’s annual SuperRigs calendar contest attracts America’s finest trucks and typically, 2011 showcased the skill and passion of US truckers not only vying for prizes in the various categories but also a highly coveted spot on the next US SuperRigs calendar. Our North American correspondent STEVE STURGESS wouldn’t miss it for quids, mainly because he’s [...]
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