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Quiet and emission-free short-radius distribution in Stuttgart: Dachser relies on the battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros
Stuttgart / Kornwestheim, May 23, 2019 - Mercedes-Benz Trucks has delivered another locally emission-free and quiet eActros to a customer. International logistics provider Dachser integrates the fully-electric 18-tonne truck into its fleet, where the truck will be tested in regular operations in and around Stuttgart.

Job #1 of the Mercedes-Benz Trucks flagship: Ready for its customers: the first new Actros rolls off the production line at the Mercedes-Benz Wörth plant

Job #1 of the Mercedes-Benz Trucks flagship: Ready for its customers: the first new Actros rolls off the production line at the Mercedes-Benz Wörth plant
Wörth am Rhein, May 21, 2019 - At the Mercedes-Benz Wörth plant, the sapphire-blue Actros 1851 LS 4x2 was the first customer vehicle to roll off the production line. Stefan Buchner, Head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Gerald Jank, Head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks Operations, and Dr Matthias Jurytko, Head of Mercedes-Benz Wörth plant, accompanied the series production start of the Mercedes-Benz flagship truck together with the production team in the Palatinate town of Wörth.

Quiet and clean deliveries in the Rhine-Main region: Rigterink Logistikgruppe tests the fully-electric eActros

Quiet and clean deliveries in the Rhine-Main region: Rigterink Logistikgruppe tests the fully-electric eActros
Flörsheim am Main , May 9, 2019 - Mercedes-Benz Trucks has sent another fully-electric eActros onto the streets: the heavy-duty truck will now be put through its paces by Rigterink Logistikgruppe in regular operations; primarily transporting foodstuffs in the inner-city traffic of Frankfurt am Main, Wiesbaden, Mainz and numerous other municipalities in the Rhine-Main area.

Milestone in CKD Center: A three-quarter million for the whole globe: 750.000th truck assembly kit leaves Mercedes-Benz Wörth plant

Milestone in CKD Center: A three-quarter million for the whole globe: 750.000th truck assembly kit leaves Mercedes-Benz Wörth plant
Wörth am Rhein , Apr 25, 2019 - Goodbye Rhineland-Palatinate, hello South Africa: The 750,000th truck kit from the CKD Center (= Completely Knocked Down) at the Mercedes-Benz Wörth plant was packed today in a 40-foot sea container for its journey overseas.

Spring cleaning with the Unimog
Stuttgart, Apr 24, 2019 - The birds are singing and buds are sprouting – time for a spot of spring cleaning.

Unimog implement carriers – powerful and flexible in Great Britain too: Three into one: the U 530 lowers business costs

Unimog implement carriers – powerful and flexible in Great Britain too: Three into one: the U 530 lowers business costs
Worcester, Great Britain, Apr 23, 2019 - Fletcher Access based in Worcester/Great Britain is a company specialised in mobile working at great heights.

Concentrated building power – Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles in off-road operations

Concentrated building power – Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles in off-road operations
Stuttgart, Apr 9, 2019 - At this year's Bauma exhibition in Munich, international and German specialised journalists were given a first-hand experience of the exhibited Mercedes-Benz construction vehicles in operation on off-road terrain. A true world premiere: the new Mercedes-Benz Arocs showed its indestructibility in mud and scree for the first time.

The new Mercedes-Benz Arocs at the Bauma 2019 exhibition: Initial customer reactions to the new Mercedes-Benz Arocs – better safety, improved connectivity and more efficiency at the building site

The new Mercedes-Benz Arocs at the Bauma 2019 exhibition: Initial customer reactions to the new Mercedes-Benz Arocs – better safety, improved connectivity and more efficiency at the building site
Munich, Apr 9, 2019 - The Bauma 2019 exhibition is aiming for a new record: more than 3,500 exhibitors from fifty-five countries and over 600,000 visitors are expected between 8 and 14 April in Munich. In addition to vehicles, the world's most important construction industry trade show presents many digital offerings to exhibitors and audiences this year.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks: The new Arocs with Multimedia Cockpit - a tailor-made solution for every vehicle body

Mercedes-Benz Trucks: The new Arocs with Multimedia Cockpit - a tailor-made solution for every vehicle body
Stuttgart, Apr 8, 2019 - The new Arocs remains true to its virtues, and continues to excel with power, robustness and efficiency. At the same time the Mercedes-Benz Trucks flagship for construction operations offers digital applications for the construction sector.

Perfect teamwork: Sideguard Assist and MirrorCam provide for greater safety

Perfect teamwork: Sideguard Assist and MirrorCam provide for greater safety
Stuttgart, Mar 13, 2019 - Thanks to its innovative assistance systems, the new Actros has made another huge jump forward with regard to safety. However, the engineers working on the new Actros have not just achieved this progress with new systems such as Active Drive Assist for semi-automated driving in all speed ranges, but also by improving existing systems.

One hundred years of commercial vehicle history at the Retro Classics 2019

One hundred years of commercial vehicle history at the Retro Classics 2019
Stuttgart, Mar 7, 2019 - Daimler Trucks will be exhibiting twelve Mercedes-Benz trucks at the "Retro Classics 2019". The vintage vehicle fair will take place from 7 to 10 March 2019 at the trade fair grounds in Stuttgart.

Fully battery-electric driven truck for heavy-duty distribution: Mercedes-Benz eActros starts in the Murg valley: emission-free and quiet transportation

Fully battery-electric driven truck for heavy-duty distribution: Mercedes-Benz eActros starts in the Murg valley: emission-free and quiet transportation
Gaggenau / Stuttgart, Feb 14, 2019 - With the fully electric eActros truck, Mercedes-Benz Trucks demonstrates that it is already possible today to complete heavy distribution tasks locally emission-free and quietly in the Murg valley in Southern Germany. The official handover of the eActros to regionally based logistics company Logistik Schmitt took place today on occasion of Daimler Trucks’ annual press conference held at the Unimog-Museum in Gaggenau.

Snoplog – snow clearing at another level: the Mercedes-Benz Arocs ensures the roads of Sweden

Snoplog – snow clearing at another level: the Mercedes-Benz Arocs ensures the roads of Sweden
Sweden, Feb 12, 2019 - When the roads need to be kept clear of snow and ice during Sweden's winter, the only option is to call in the heavy machinery.

Four men in the snow and their Unimog
Stuttgart, Feb 5, 2019 - Every year the famous Hahnenkamm ski race takes place in the ski resort at Kitzbühel.

Mercedes-Benz model cars: new Actros tractor with semitrailer. A giant in small form: the first ever car transporter in 1:18 scale

Mercedes-Benz model cars: new Actros tractor with semitrailer. A giant in small form: the first ever car transporter in 1:18 scale
Stuttgart, Jan 29, 2019 - This is a sight which will get all model car and truck fans' hearts beating a little bit faster: Mercedes-Benz presents the first ever car transporter in 1:18 scale.

Spectacular Airbus transport with a Mercedes-Benz Actros 4163 SLT heavy-haulage tractor unit

Spectacular Airbus transport with a Mercedes-Benz Actros 4163 SLT heavy-haulage tractor unit
Stuttgart, Jan 11, 2019 - Germany by night with a low-flying Airbus A 320 and a heavy-haulage Actros SLT tractor unit from Mercedes-Benz – this spectacular heavy-haulage operation took place throughout Germany and drew in the crowds wherever it passed.

Mercedes-Benz Atego trucks in operation at Hertz Car Hire: 542 Mercedes-Benz Atego trucks for Hertz

Mercedes-Benz Atego trucks in operation at Hertz Car Hire: 542 Mercedes-Benz Atego trucks for Hertz
Berlin, Dec 28, 2018 - The Mercedes Benz Atego proves its worth in continuous operation at Hertz. This year alone, Hertz has added a total of 542 of the vehicles to its fleet. The last 55 Mercedes-Benz Atego models for the fleet have now also been handed over.

Mercedes-Benz @ Hochgurgl 2018: Stars in the snow

Mercedes-Benz @ Hochgurgl 2018: Stars in the snow
Stuttgart/Hochgurgl, Dec 6, 2018 - Drivers who are often confronted with difficult road conditions, and may even find themselves in mountainous regions, know the true value of all-wheel drive. At Mercedes-Benz there is a host of tailor-made solutions right across the entire range for drivers who appreciate high reserves of traction and excellent agility combined with optimum handling safety, and who therefore turn to a 4x4 drive system.
Fuel consumption, combined: 9.9-5.7 l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions: 261-151 g/km*

Operating conditions in London: How the Econic is protecting pedestrians and cyclists in city traffic

Operating conditions in London: How the Econic is protecting pedestrians and cyclists in city traffic
Stuttgart, Nov 2, 2018 - "Protecting vulnerable road users such as cyclists and pedestrians is our top priority," says John Moriarty. He is the boss of Moriarty Haulage and recently bought 15 Mercedes-Benz Econic trucks for the transportation of concrete. And these are frequently on the road in heavy traffic.

Harmoniously combining function and aesthetics: Tomorrow's design today – the new Mercedes-Benz Actros

Harmoniously combining function and aesthetics: Tomorrow's design today – the new Mercedes-Benz Actros
Stuttgart, Oct 30, 2018 - Following its world premiere in Berlin, the new Mercedes-Benz Actros has since celebrated its trade fair premiere at the IAA Commercial Vehicles in Hanover. With more than 60 technological innovations, the design of the new Mercedes-Benz Actros has also seen a big change.

TruckParts by Mercedes-Benz: Expansion of the service and parts range

TruckParts by Mercedes-Benz: Expansion of the service and parts range
Stuttgart, Oct 29, 2018 - Mercedes-Benz is expanding its service and parts range in Europe from now on: With the introduction of the new parts range TruckParts by Mercedes-Benz, customers with older vehicles have a further alternative to the existing Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts and Mercedes-Benz Genuine Remanufactured Parts.

Beer trucks for Brazil: beverage manufacturer Ambev orders 228 Mercedes-Benz trucks

Beer trucks for Brazil: beverage manufacturer Ambev orders 228 Mercedes-Benz trucks
São Bernardo do Campo , Oct 24, 2018 - Brazil's largest brewery and drinks supplier Cervejaria Ambev is making major enlargements to its fleet and has chosen trucks with the three-pointed star.

Fully electric transport to supermarkets in Berlin: EDEKA starts on-road test of the Mercedes-Benz eActros

Fully electric transport to supermarkets in Berlin: EDEKA starts on-road test of the Mercedes-Benz eActros
Berlin, Oct 23, 2018 - Mercedes-Benz Trucks today delivered a fully electric eActros for on-road testing to EDEKA. The German retail association will be testing a 25-tonne truck with refrigerated body for one year in Berlin, where it will be used to transport fresh, temperature-sensitive foodstuffs in Germany's capital.

Fully electric Mercedes-Benz truck for heavy-duty distribution: Hamburg supermarkets receive deliveries electrically now: Mercedes-Benz Trucks hands over eActros to Meyer-Logistik

Fully electric Mercedes-Benz truck for heavy-duty distribution: Hamburg supermarkets receive deliveries electrically now: Mercedes-Benz Trucks hands over eActros to Meyer-Logistik
Hamburg, Oct 19, 2018 - Hamburg supermarkets receive deliveries electrically now: Mercedes-Benz Trucks hands over eActros to Meyer-Logistik

Electrical, practical, exceptional: eActros and eCitaro meet EU policy-makers

Electrical, practical, exceptional: eActros and eCitaro meet EU policy-makers
Mannheim, Oct 18, 2018 - High-ranking EU politicians have been learning first-hand about the Mercedes-Benz eActros and eCitaro in Mannheim, Germany as part of a congress of the German Federal Ministry for Transport and Digital Infrastructure.

BEST-BKF – Winner's Day at the Mercedes-Benz Trucks Wörth plant: Young truckers are taking the wheel

BEST-BKF – Winner's Day at the Mercedes-Benz Trucks Wörth plant: Young truckers are taking the wheel
Stuttgart / Wörth, Oct 16, 2018 - Logistics firms are keeping a watchful eye on the lack of professional drivers and thus also on training new drivers. And that's also part of the reason why the BEST-BKF competition was created – to get upcoming young drivers on the start line and ready to take the wheel.

Practical trial of the eActros starts in Mannheim: Mercedes-Benz Trucks hands over the electric truck to TBS

Practical trial of the eActros starts in Mannheim: Mercedes-Benz Trucks hands over the electric truck to TBS
Mannheim, Oct 11, 2018 - Mercedes-Benz Trucks has delivered yet another fully-electric eActros to a customer for on-road testing. The recipient this time around is TBS Transportbeton. The Mannheim-based company is known for producing high-quality concrete and cement and offers their customers a range of additional services besides.

Unique Unimog on the rails in Magdeburg
Stuttgart, Sep 21, 2018 - The first new-generation Unimog with a crewcab and conversion to a road/rail vehicle has just been handed over to the Magdeburg transportation company Magdeburger Verkehrsbetriebe GmbH & Co. KG (MVB) at the "Innotrans" show in Berlin.

Fleetboard finds best truck drivers, fleets and world championship teams

Fleetboard finds best truck drivers, fleets and world championship teams
Stuttgart, Sep 20, 2018 - Who are the world's best truck drivers? This is the question to which the 14th iteration of the Fleetboard Drivers’ League once again provided the answer.

18 automated driving Mercedes-Benz Axor vehicles for harvest sugar cane in Brazil

18 automated driving Mercedes-Benz Axor vehicles for harvest sugar cane in Brazil
São Bernardo do Campo / Stuttgart, Sep 20, 2018 - Automated Mercedes-Benz trucks are being used for the first time in the Brazilian sugar cane harvest. As part of a development partnership with the Brazilian agricultural technology manufacturer GrunnerTech, Mercedes-Benz do Brasil has configured 18 Mercedes-Benz Axor 3131 trucks specifically for automated use in sugar cane harvesting.

Mercedes-Benz presents the Unimog at InnoTrans 2018: The Unimog road-railer: Efficient on road and rail

Mercedes-Benz presents the Unimog at InnoTrans 2018: The Unimog road-railer: Efficient on road and rail
Stuttgart/Berlin, Sep 18, 2018 - The latest Unimog road-railers will be on view at the InnoTrans show in Berlin (18 to 21 September), the world's leading international trade fair for the rail sector.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks: Strong presence of the new Actros: Mercedes-Benz Trucks introduces the special Edition 1 model at the International Commercial Vehicle Show (IAA)

Mercedes-Benz Trucks: Strong presence of the new Actros: Mercedes-Benz Trucks introduces the special Edition 1 model at the International Commercial Vehicle Show (IAA)
Stuttgart, Sep 18, 2018 - The new Actros comes with trailblazing innovations that immediately pay for themselves. Both company owners and drivers will profit from an unparalleled level of efficiency and comfort.

All-electric Mercedes-Benz truck for heavy-duty distribution : Start of practical customer trials: The Mercedes-Benz eActros is entering operation with Hermes

All-electric Mercedes-Benz truck for heavy-duty distribution : Start of practical customer trials: The Mercedes-Benz eActros is entering operation with Hermes
Stuttgart / Friedewald, Sep 17, 2018 - Mercedes-Benz Trucks is starting practical trials for its all-electric heavy-duty eActros truck. The retail and logistics service provider Hermes is the first of 20 customers in different sectors who will integrate the electric truck into their fleets.

Mercedes-Benz safety assistance systems: Every accident is one too many

Mercedes-Benz safety assistance systems: Every accident is one too many
Stuttgart, Sep 13, 2018 - Truck safety is currently the subject of heated political debate. While some call for stricter laws, others demand a ban on the deactivation of assistance systems.

World premiere of the new Mercedes-Benz Trucks flagship in Berlin: The new Actros with Active Drive Assist: Mercedes-Benz Trucks puts partially automated driving into series production

World premiere of the new Mercedes-Benz Trucks flagship in Berlin: The new Actros with Active Drive Assist: Mercedes-Benz Trucks puts partially automated driving into series production
Stuttgart, Sep 6, 2018 - World premiere of the new Actros in Berlin. Shortly before the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show, which is to be held in Hannover from September 20 to 27, 2018, Mercedes-Benz Trucks presented the brand’s new flagship to the world press on Wednesday evening.

Efficient vegetation management with the Unimog U 430

Efficient vegetation management with the Unimog U 430
Stuttgart, Aug 15, 2018 - Tree surgery, ground clearance services and a black, 220 kW (299 hp) powerhouse – that is the formula behind the success of brothers Brett and Ryan Skelton and their company Greenworx, based in England.

"Big Green" – new look for UK delivery service

"Big Green" – new look for UK delivery service
Stuttgart, Aug 14, 2018 - The UK company Tuffnells delivers parcels and shipments to its business customers in what it dubs its "big green parcel machines".

Extreme danger of forest fires - Kirchzarten fire brigade fights fires using the extreme off-roader Unimog U 5023

Extreme danger of forest fires - Kirchzarten fire brigade fights fires using the extreme off-roader Unimog U 5023
Stuttgart, Aug 9, 2018 - Due to the current extreme temperatures the danger of forest fires - but also of wildfires in fields and meadows - is very high.

Discovering the world with the Unimog
Stuttgart, Aug 8, 2018 - Decades of experience, thousands of kilometres and an unrelenting search for top-level performance – these are the ingredients behind the top-class special-purpose bodies built by EarthCruiser Australia. And, of course, a top-class chassis is an absolute must.

TopFit-Set in use at the Fehrenkötter haulage firm: The fitness studio for the road - fit and healthy in the Mercedes-Benz Actros

TopFit-Set in use at the Fehrenkötter haulage firm: The fitness studio for the road - fit and healthy in the Mercedes-Benz Actros
Stuttgart / Ladbergen , Jul 26, 2018 - Long-haul truck driving is a truly stressful job. Stress due to the ever-denser traffic, stress from loading and unloading, stress searching for a parking space. Plus working for the most part in the same position, which is anything but healthy: sitting down.

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