One of the UK’s premier steel haulage firms, A Hingley Transport Ltd, has expanded its fleet with 22 new Mercedes-Benz Actros L ProCabin trucks to meet the demands of a new contract. 

Delivered by Midlands Truck & Van, the new units were chosen for their proven reliability, fuel efficiency, safety, and driver comfort, ensuring A Hingley Transport Ltd can maintain its high standards of service for years to come. Already proving a hit with drivers, the Actros L ProCabin design also features the company’s redesigned livery, which celebrates the past while looking towards the future.

Ray Hingley said: “We’ve been blown away by the amount of positive feedback we’ve had from drivers, on everything from the performance, the gearchange, and the comfort in the cab. One driver told me it was like going from a two bed apartment to a four bed detached house.

“The drive is the standout feature though, which is especially important when delivering a heavy product like steel. Considering the compact size of the engine, the power is phenomenal, and the torque makes it feel like a much bigger motor. It pulls cleanly and smoothly and this reduces driver fatigue, so they are happy and comfortable, which is vital.”

As well as improved operator satisfaction, the new Actros trucks are delivering great value for money too. “We’ve seen 12mpg regularly and that’s a massive saving for us,” added Ray. “The quality of the truck feels really solid too - it’s built to last.”

A Hingley Transport Ltd started with a single truck in the 1960s and now delivers more than two million tonnes of steel related products in the UK a year. This new investment in its fleet is aimed at supporting a major new steel contract, and its commitment to long-term growth.

To reflect this new chapter, the Actros L ProCabin has provided the perfect blank canvas for A Hingley Transport Ltd's redesigned livery, featuring the historic red chassis and blue cab design seen on its 1970s units.

Ray said: “Recently we’ve been using standard white trucks with a red logo, but that doesn’t represent who we are. We wanted something that showed old and new, with the historic blue blending into the modern white.

“We’ve had great feedback from the customers - some have even asked whether they could have their picture taken with the truck. It has really hit home.”

The new Actros units have been supplied by Midlands Truck & Van, an approved Mercedes-Benz franchised commercial vehicle dealer, which serves the West Midlands and surrounds. The fleet will be maintained by Midlands Truck and Van on a four year Mercedes-Benz Complete Repair and Maintenance package.

Truck Sales Executive Jason Naylor said: “By working closely with A Hingley Transport Ltd on their fleet expansion we’ve been able to further strengthen our relationship, and shared commitment to long-term success. Reliability, efficiency, safety, and driver comfort were essential factors for this new contract and the Actros L ProCabin is poised to deliver on all of these.”

Paul Rowley, Dealer Development Manager, Daimler Truck UK, said: “It’s always exciting to see new customers experiencing what the Actros has to offer, especially one the size of A Hingley Transport Ltd. The livery celebrating the firm’s history is the icing on the cake.”

With the Mercedes-Benz Actros celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, A Hingley’s decision to expand its fleet with the latest Actros L ProCabin units demonstrates its ability to meet the evolving demands of the haulage industry. It offers powerful-but-compact engine options that deliver real-world fuel economy savings, and a driver-focused interior full of cutting-edge safety and comfort features that provide A Hingley with a dependable solution that puts their drivers first.