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A total of 54 Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks are in the order book, set for delivery to well-known hauliers Caffery International and Perennial Freight.
Ashbourne, County Meath-based freight transport and logistics firm Caffrey International has invested in its fleet of Mercedes-Benz trucks by completing an order for 29 new Actros tractor units.
With the first units now delivered, and the remainder to follow later this year, all models are from the new Actros ‘L’ high-spec model, the first of their kind to be registered in Ireland. Among the driver comfort features on each Actros 1845LS 2.5 Bigspace unit is a flat floor, multimedia cockpit, while safety is enhanced through features such as Side
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Guard Assist and Active Brake Assist 5. Supplied by MercedesBenz main dealer, Somers Commercials of Camolin, Caffrey International took delivery of its first Mercedes-Benz truck fifty years ago, in March 1972, and have been loyal supporters of the brand ever since. From its Taghmon base in Wexford, Perennial Freight, has further modernised its fleet by placing an order for 26 new Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor-units. Replacing its outgoing Mercedes-Benz tractor units, the new Actros will be delivered on a phased basis over the next two years. Supplied by Motor Distributors Limited (Dublin), of which Perennial Freight is a long-standing customer, the new truck deal consists of a mixture of Actros 2545LS & 1845LS, 6x2 and 4x2 tractor units, coming with 2.5m Big Space cabs, the new Actros ‘L’ packages and a whole host of safety features.
New DAF LF opens up new horizons for NorDan Vinduer and Candair International
Building supplies company NorDan Vinduer Limited, based at Bluebell, County Dublin has bought this new DAF LF 260 19-tonne rigid with Day cab and six-speed ZF automated transmission, from John McCann, Sales Manager, DAF Trucks Ireland, Dublin.
It is fitted with a 22 foot flat-bed body supplied and fitted by Thompson Body Builders, together and equipped with a PK12501 SLD5 C BOOM crane installed by Palfinger Ireland
Another stand-out truck sporting the unique Candair International livery, courtesy of DAF Trucks Ireland! This high spec DAF XF 450 6x2 rigid with SuperSpace cab features colour-coded factory black paintwork, upgraded Exclusive interior and trim and fitted with a new cutrainsider body built by Monread Truck Bodies (Naas), with additional light supplied by TRP Ireland.
Pictured at the handover are John McCann and Stephen Kearney, Candair International, Dublin.
Westward Scania, the Strokestown, County Roscommon headquartered distributor and dealer for the Swedish truck and bus brands has sold these two new units in Boyle and Barronstown, Tipperary.
Named after its location nearby in Boyle, County Roscommon, Deerpark Transport International Ltd., has invested in this one of a kind Scania 650S V8 4x2 tractor-unit. It has been described as “Not being over the top, but very classy”
This new Scania 500S is in operation by container transport specialist Denis Donovan Transport Ltd. Established in the 1960s by the late Denis Donovan, it has become one of the foremost family owned haulage companies in County Tipperary.
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Setanta Scores ‘HIGH’ with New Renault Trucks for BM Transport, McArdle Skeath and Virginia Transport
Monaghan based haulier BM Transport recently collected the first two of six new Renault T-High 520 6x2 Evolution models. The new tractor-units are painted in the distinctive BM Transport livery to join the renowned fleet and serve the company’s Irish, UK and European contracts. McArdle Skeath (Dublin) has taken delivery of the first batch of the new additions to its growing fleet with these three new Renault T-High 480 Evolution 6x2 tractor-units. The stand-out metallic paint compliments the livery supplied by Universal Graphics photographed outside the company’s Hollystown site. A special delivery in the shape of this new Renault T-High 520 Evolution 4x2 to County Cavan headquartered based Virginia Logistics marks the haulage firm’s 40th Anniversary. The new truck comes from the factory with many extras and features a newly commissioned livery and design from Hollywood Signs, which incorporates the Cole Family Tree. The deals conducted by Setanta Vehicle Sales North Manager Aaron Clarke.
New Truck Sales at Dennehy Commercials (Limerick)
New sales recorded by Mid-West MAN and Renault Truck dealers Dennehy Commercials (Limerick) Sales Executive Martin Hough recently have included two new rigids for family owned and operated Booth Concrete from Abbeyleix, County Laois. One is a new Renault C.440 8x4 concrete block bodied truck, with Palfinger 23500 heavy duty crane supplied by Bennett Crane & Truck Body (Stradbally). The other truck sporting the Booth signage is a new MAN TGM 35.430 8x4, complete with CIFA Concrete mixer supplied by Palfinger and mounted by Gleeson Body Builders, Thurles.
Rounding off the sales trio is this new MAN TGM 18-tonne 4x2 rigid with 28-foot Cahill Curtainside body and Zeppro tail lift, purchased by John Kelly, Road Transport Owner-Operator from Ballymitty, County Wexford.
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