Motor Transport Awards 2011

Fleet Truck of the Year - Axor

The Mercedes-Benz Axor has won an online public vote to carry off its third transport industry 'Oscar' in six years.

Mercedes-Benz UK's Managing Director, Commercials Vehicles, Ian Jones stepped up to collect the coveted Motor Transport Fleet Truck of The Year Trophy at the 2011 Motor Transport Awards. Which was attended by over 1,500 guests and held at London's Grosvenor House.

Axor beat the challenge of its shortlisted rivals in the shape of MAN's TGS and the DAF CF85 to reclaim a title it first won in 2005, then landed again two years later.

A delighted Sam Whittaker, Truck Sales & Marketing Director for Mercedes-Benz UK, declared: "It's hugely gratifying to have won the online votes of such a wide cross-section of people from across the full spectrum of our industry. Those taking part included operators of small, medium and large transport concerns and, of course, drivers; and it's this that makes last night's success so satisfying."