George Barrow - Commercial Motor

George Barrow

George Barrow has been writing about nearly anything with wheels for the past 15 years, starting off his career in the car industry and ending up in commercial vehicles via a brief detour to cover technology, science and start-ups. Often found behind the wheel of a new product, his real interest lies in the business side of the automotive industry. George is the UK jury member of the International Van of the Year and International Pick-Up Award.

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Kässbohrer launches pendle low loader for heavy haulage sector

New K.SLL P model targets manoeuvrability and load stability with in-house suspension and steering systems.

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Asda adds 55 dual-temp double deck fridge trailers from Tiger

Retailer expands temperature-controlled capacity following trials, with new moving-deck trailers designed to cut journeys and boost efficiency.

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Gasrec showcases Hams Hall Bio-LNG station as demand for gas trucks grows

Supplier highlights cost and carbon benefits of biomethane as new Midlands site scales up to serve 1,000 trucks a day

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Maritime puts eActros 600 on Coke work

Maritime Transport and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners have begun operating an electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 on soft drinks deliveries from Wakefield, as part of a wider push to decarbonise road freight

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Bartrums installs high-power depot charging to support eHGV expansion

Voltempo-led project unlocks electric truck rollout at Suffolk site with support from government funding.

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DAF appoints Jim Walenczak as new president

Long-serving PACCAR executive Jim Walenczak will take over as president of DAF Trucks from 1 July, succeeding Harald Seidel

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Continental appoints Alex White to lead material handling and port tyre sales

Promotion reflects growing demand across ports and industrial sectors as tyre specialist combines two key segments under one role.

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Opex Logistics expands Krone trailer fleet to boost flexibility

Bristol operator adds flatbeds, skeletal trailers and curtainsiders as it continues long-term partnership with Krone

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Daimler Truck buys eStar network

Six North West sites join own retail operation as firm strengthens UK presence

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Solomon Commercials marks 50 years in business

Lancashire-based refrigerated vehicle manufacturer Solomon Commercials is marking 50 years in business, as it continues to supply temperature-controlled vehicles to the UK’s food, healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.

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CB Transport Refrigeration reaches milestone of 1,500 solar reefer installations

Independent transport refrigeration specialist, CB Transport Refrigeration Limited has reached a milestone of installing 1,500 solar panels to its refrigerated (reefer) trailers.

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MAN trials bidirectional charging on eTGX

Project SPIRIT-E shows how electric trucks could cut energy costs and feed power back into depots and the grid

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Knowles adds electric truck and new DAF tractors in fleet upgrade

Knowles Logistics has expanded its fleet with a new electric rigid and six DAF tractor units, as it continues its push towards more efficient and lower-emission operations

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M&S rolls out 120 Scania gas trucks in push to cut fleet emissions

Marks & Spencer is stepping up its fleet decarbonisation strategy with the addition of more than 120 compressed natural gas trucks from Scania UK in 2026.

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JAGA Brothers boosts uptime with Michelin tyre strategy

Switching to a Michelin tyre policy has delivered a sharp reduction in costs and downtime for Welsh operator JAGA Brothers, with monthly tyre spend down by a third

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Convey marks 10 years as fleet compliance demands rise

Fleet compliance specialist Convey Technology is marking 10 years in the market, as operators face growing pressure to manage driver and vehicle compliance more closely.

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Reed Boardall fits 51 new Volvos with advanced safety systems

Temperature-controlled operator Reed Boardall has partnered with SM UK to equip a new intake of Volvo trucks with advanced safety and telematics systems.

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Shepherd Distribution marks 80 years with steady growth and fleet expansion

Sheffield-based operator Shepherd Distribution Services is marking 80 years in business

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Esher Scaffolding fits Axtec load monitoring across HGV fleet

London operator installs onboard axle load indicators on 10-truck fleet to improve compliance and give drivers real-time weight visibility

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Scania L-series gets highest Euro NCAP rating yet

The Scania L-series has recorded the highest score to date in the latest round of Euro NCAP truck safety tests

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Hunt’s adds 19 temperature-controlled rigids

Carrier Transicold systems specified for MAN TGM fleet

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Diamond Trucks crowned Renault Trucks Dealer of the Year

RH Commercial Vehicles, Allports and Renault Truck Commercials East among multiple award winners

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Start-up Verta Logistics opts for new Renault C Range to launch operations

Compliance-led operator enters construction haulage with insulated tipper and FORS ambitions

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Stellantis appoints new UK LCV Pro One director

Stellantis UK has appointed Charles Martin as LCV Pro One director with immediate effect

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HPH begins 2026 fleet renewal with Actros ProCabin delivery

eStar Truck & Van supplies first four Mercedes-Benz tractors focused on driver comfort and efficiency

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Chippenham Pit Stop brings NHS health checks to drivers

On-site clinics aim to improve access to care for time-poor truckers

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An electric HGV could save 1,000 tonnes of CO2 in just eight years

A single electric HGV could save around 1,000 tonnes of carbon emissions by 2034 compared with a diesel equivalent, according to the latest findings from the Electric Freightway project

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Tructyre strengthens leadership team with senior hires

Commercial tyre specialist Tructyre has appointed a new sales and marketing director and finance director as it continues to reshape its senior leadership team.

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Voltempo and Corpay partner to cut EV charging costs for fleets

New depot-based model aims to remove upfront investment and simplify payments for electric trucks and vans

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BWOC and Mabanaft unite under MB Energy in UK rebrand

Fuel wholesalers BWOC Ltd and Mabanaft Ltd are to begin operating under the MB Energy brand in the UK, as parent company MB Energy Group continues its wider European rebranding programme

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Ciceley completes MAR20X showroom upgrade across all sites

Mercedes-Benz Vans dealer Ciceley Commercials has become the first retailer in the UK network to bring all of its sites up to the brand’s new MAR20X showroom standard, following a multi-million-pound investment programme.

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ArrowXL brings heavy haulage in-house with first tractor unit

ArrowXL has added its first directly operated tractor unit to the fleet as the two-person delivery specialist moves to bring part of its heavy traction work in-house

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Buckleigh Laundry adds Volvo FM Electric in fleet decarbonisation push

North Devon-based Buckleigh Laundry has taken delivery of a new Volvo FM Electric as it begins the transition away from diesel for its fleet.

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SDC to showcase maxi-curtainsider and parts range at RTX NI

Trailer builder highlights Mulgrew-spec high-volume design and growing aftermarket support

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Maritime rolls out eHGV fleet

Maritime Transport has begun deploying 56 electric trucks and building a nationwide charging network as part of its long-term decarbonisation strategy

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Diamond Trucks to showcase Renault range at RTX Northern Ireland

Dealer lines up electric and diesel trucks, plus Ride and Drive debut, at Lisburn show

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Jordan TM adds eight Volvo FH Aero Euro NCAP Special Edition trucks to fleet

Bathgate-based operator Jordan TM has taken delivery of eight Volvo FH Aero Euro NCAP Special Edition tractor units

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Keedwell Scotland adds flagship DAF XG+ to fleet

Keedwell Scotland has introduced a new flagship DAF XG+ 530 to its fleet via contract hire specialist Asset Alliance Group

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Islandview Plant Hire adds McCauley hydraulic deck low loader to fleet

Islandview Plant Hire has taken delivery of a stepframe low loader from McCauley Trailers, specified with a hydraulic lifting deck to support safer and more efficient plant transport.

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Relay Technical Transport returns to Don-Bur for specialist equipment trailers

Don-Bur has delivered a new batch of specialist box van trailers to Relay Technical Transport

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Dennis Eagle to highlight electric bin lift at RTX Northern Ireland

Elite+ 6x4 RCV with OmniDEKA-E lift set to feature on Lisburn stand

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Durite targets bridge strikes with AI system

Supplier urges fleets to adopt detection technology as Network Rail figures reveal 1,666 bridge strikes in a year

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Modul-System to showcase drill-free van racking system

Modul-System will highlight bonded mounting technology, lightweight racking and integrated fleet software designed to help operators convert electric vans without compromising payload, warranties or residual values

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The Chippenham Pit Stop launches health campaign for drivers

Truck drivers calling at The Chippenham Pit Stop are being encouraged to measure their waistlines as part of a new health awareness campaign aimed at improving driver wellbeing.

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eStar lands biggest-ever Actros ProCabin order from Woodsides

eStar Truck & Van has delivered its largest-ever single order of Mercedes-Benz Actros ProCabin tractor units to Woodsides, in what is also the biggest ProCabin order in the operator’s history

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Mercedes-Benz Vans UK announces 2025 Dealer of the Year winners

Mercedes-Benz Vans UK has recognised top-performing retailers across its network at its annual Dealer of the Year Awards, celebrating achievements in both sales performance and customer service.

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Schmitz Cargobull opens new Romanian trailer assembly plant

Schmitz Cargobull has begun operations at a new trailer assembly facility in Romania as it expands production capacity and strengthens its position in the Central European transport market

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Midlands Truck & Van becomes first UK dealer group fully eTruck ready for Mercedes-Benz Trucks

Midlands Truck & Van has become the first UK dealer group for Mercedes-Benz Trucks to achieve full eTruck readiness across all of its sites.

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