Lorries

Parsons Nationwide Distribution chooses Mercedes-Benz rigids from City West

Good news filters down as Parsons Nationwide Distribution chooses Mercedes-Benz rigids from City West Commercials

So impressed is Exeter-based Parsons Nationwide Distribution with the safety and efficiency of its latest-generation Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units that it has just commissioned its first rigid truck bearing the three-pointed star.

Purchased from City West Commercials, the manufacturer’s dedicated truck Dealer for the South West, the 26-tonne Actros came with a full complement of ground-breaking technology, including MirrorCam, Active Brake Assist 5, enhanced Predictive Powertrain Control and the optionally upgraded Multimedia Cockpit, interactive.

The 2540 L model...

Truck display in Exeter demonstrates bike awareness

Authored by Proteus
Posted: Wed, 10/28/2015 - 12:22pm

Gregory Distribution Limited are displaying one of its 44–tonne articulated vehicles at Exeter City Centre’s Bedford Square on Princesshay inviting the public to “get up close and personal” with a lorry.

The event is part of the Road Haulage Association’s National Lorry Week, a UK-wide awareness campaign developed to demonstrate to the public and politicians the vital role that lorries and road freight play in moving the economy and daily life.

Paul Willis, Gregory’s Head of Business Support and Compliance and Chairman of the North Devon Road Haulage Association, said: “As...

Mind my bike! Gregory truck demonstrates bike awareness in Exeter

Authored by Proteus
Posted: Wed, 10/21/2015 - 10:27am

Gregory Distribution Limited will be displaying one of its 44–tonne articulated vehicles at Exeter City Centre’s Bedford Square on Princesshay inviting the public to “get up close and personal” with a lorry.

The event is part of the Road Haulage Association’s National Lorry Week, a UK-wide awareness campaign developed to demonstrate to the public and politicians the vital role that lorries and road freight play in moving the economy and daily life. The theme of the week is ‘Love the Lorry’!

Paul Willis, Gregory’s Head of Business Support and Compliance and Chairman of the...

The WHOTT Historic Bus and Commercial Vehicle Rally

Event Date: 
08/09/2013 - 10:00am to 4:30pm
Venue: 
Westpoint Arena, Exeter

The Rally features classic buses, coaches and lorries together with trade stands offering a variety of books and memorabilia.

A free vintage bus service runs from Exeter bus station to the rally site every 30 minutes from 10am. Additional free trips in the local area and around the Westpoint site are available.

Opening Times:

10am - 4.30pm

Admission:

To be confirmed

Information & Entry Forms:

Website: www.busmuseum.org.uk

Telephone 01803 857106

Email: nickandcathy@busstop.eclipse.co.uk