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October 6, 2014 Read time: 1 min

In the UK, Hopkins Concrete is to replace its existing fleet of 60 trucks with 50 new Mercedes-Benz Arocs units.

The order is the single largest to date for the Mercedes truck, and comprises 25 8x4 rigids; 25 3240B models and five 2545 tractor units.

Hopkins said it hopes to cut its fuel bill with the new models.

The order was placed with City West Commercials.

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