Truck and van industry news and insights

Tail lift specialist opens new customer centre

DEL has opened a new customer centre in Witney, Oxfordshire

Industry News - Trinity Francis

October 11, 2024

Prometeon launches new R02 regional tyre line

Tyre manufacturer Prometeon has revealed its new R02 line as part of its Serie 02 range

Industry News - Trinity Francis

October 8, 2024

Why Sparshatt Truck & Van has been renamed as SAGA Truck and Van

Sparshatt Truck & Van’s new French owner RCM SAGA is optimistic and enthusiastic about the direction that the business will take from now on

Industry News - George Barrow

October 7, 2024

Rental fleet provider invests £35 million in new vehicles

The commercial vehicle rental company Fraikin has invested £35 million in 400 new vehicles from multiple manufacturers

Industry News - Trinity Francis

October 3, 2024

Aggregate specialist scales business with tech solution

The Essex-based company Aggreg8 has expanded its business with the help of HaulTech’s bulk haulage software

Industry News - George Barrow

October 2, 2024

Scania demonstrates sustainability advantages with remanufacturing

Scania has announced the successful reuse of components on its main assembly line

Industry News - George Barrow

September 30, 2024

Commercial vehicle manufacturing achieves 14-year high

August commercial vehicle manufacturing declines 10%

Industry News - Trinity Francis

September 30, 2024

Auto electrical firm secures contract supplying Durite equipment

GE Middleton & Co supplies auto electrical parts across the UK for cars, vans, trucks, boats and ships

Industry News - Commercial Motor

September 23, 2024

Wheeldon Brothers Waste introduces Totalkare workshop equipment

The waste management firm has added a Totalkare TK20200 mobile brake tester and 2500 headlamp tester to its workshop

Industry News - Will Shiers

September 22, 2024

Michelin launches two new fuel saving truck tyres at IAA

Michelin has launched two new truck tyres that they claim combine fuel savings with high mileage

Industry News - George Barrow

September 19, 2024

New ICE and ePowertrain solutions from FPT Industrial

The Iveco Group company FPT Industrial launched two new powertrain solutions at IAA Transportation

Industry News - Commercial Motor

September 18, 2024

BYD displays four electric commercial vehicles at IAA

BYD has launched a range of electric vehicles designed specifically for the European market

Industry News - Commercial Motor

September 18, 2024

MAN hTGX wins 2025 Truck Innovation Award

The hydrogen combustion engined truck has a 600km range

Industry News - Will Shiers

September 16, 2024

Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 crowned International Truck of the Year 2025

The award was presented to Karin Rådström, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, at the IAA Transportation Show

Industry News - Will Shiers

September 16, 2024

Krone shows new box liner container chassis at IAA Transportation

Industry News - Commercial Motor

September 16, 2024

Battery swapping technology debuted at IAA Transportation

Trailer Dynamics revealed its eTrailer prototype at IAA Transportation

Industry News - Commercial Motor

September 16, 2024

Thermo King unveils more than 20 refrigeration solutions

Thermo King displayed more than 20 temperature-controlled solutions

Industry News - Commercial Motor

September 16, 2024

Prometeon debuts new tyre and fleet management system

Prometeon launched its new C02 coach tyre and SuperFleet fleet management programme at IAA Transportation

Industry News - Commercial Motor

September 16, 2024

Iveco S-Way range expands with new S-eWay rigid

Iveco has launched its new all-electric S-eWay rigid range at IAA Transportation

Industry News - Commercial Motor

September 16, 2024

Michelin X Line Energy tyre delivers impressive mileage for Alcaline

Hythe-based Alcaline has reported a set of Michelin X Line Energy tyres have covered more than 340,000km

Industry News - George Barrow

September 9, 2024

Bradford haulier gets three new Volvo FH Aeros

Bower Green has updated its fleet with three Volvo FH Aero 460 with I-Save 6x2 tractor units

Industry News - George Barrow

September 6, 2024

Aquarius introduces new driver welfare check feature

The new feature can be fully customised

Industry News - Will Shiers

September 4, 2024

30 new Renault units for Oakland Distribution

Oakland Distribution has taken delivery of 30 new Renault Trucks T480 6x2 pusher turbo compound tractor units

Industry News - Trinity Francis

September 3, 2024

New Schmitz Cargobull trailers for Axil Integrated Services

Cannock-based Axil Integrated Services has taken delivery of two new Schmitz Cargobull S.CS FREEPOST semi-trailers

Industry News - Trinity Francis

September 3, 2024

Eight Volvo FH Aeros join Hallam Express

Hallam Express has added eight new Volvo FH Aero 460 6x2 tractor units to its fleet

Industry News - Will Shiers

September 2, 2024

DAF joins charging reservation platform

Offering drivers better access to electric charging, DAF Trucks has joined the HDV Booking consortium

Industry News - George Barrow

September 2, 2024

New generation DAF XD joins waste disposal fleet

Cartwright Waste Disposal has added a new DAF XD 410 FAN 6x2 rigid to its fleet of 29 vehicles

Industry News - George Barrow

August 30, 2024

Hillhouse Group orders 10 tippers from HARSH

Hillhouse Group has placed an order for 10 new Volvo FMX 8x4 tippers

Industry News - Trinity Francis

August 30, 2024

Trials underway for new generation DAF electric trucks

DAF Trucks has put a number of electric vehicles into service with operators in the Netherlands.

Industry News - George Barrow

August 26, 2024

New Volvo FH Aero for Axis Logistics

Following a successful trial period with a demonstrator vehicle, Axis Logistics has added a new Volvo FH Aero 6x2 Globetrotter XL to its fleet

Industry News - Will Shiers

August 23, 2024

Over 130 Tiger trailers for Evri

The parcel delivery firm Evri has ordered 139 twin-axle trailers from Tiger Trailers

Industry News - Will Shiers

August 21, 2024

W&S Waste Management places large order for Renault Trucks

W&S Waste Management has taken delivery of the first three of 12 Renault Trucks C460 8x4s

Industry News - Commercial Motor

August 19, 2024

Reversing just got safer thanks to Doctor Air Brake

To minimise the number of accidents occuring at the rear of a commercial vehicle during braking, Doctor Air Brake has developed reverse smar

Industry News - Trinity Francis

August 19, 2024

Three Volvo FH500s join Dobbs Logistics

Dobbs Logistics has taken delivery of three new Volvo FH500 with I-Save Globetrotter XL 6x2 tractor units

Industry News - Trinity Francis

August 16, 2024

UK HGV market grows 2.6% in Q2

According to data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) new HGV registrations were up 2.6% in Q2 this year

Industry News - Commercial Motor

August 16, 2024

Giti Tire launches new trailer tyre

Adding to its commercial vehicle tyre range, Giti Tire has launched the Giti GTR956 HD combi road

Industry News - George Barrow

August 15, 2024

U-boat transported through the streets of Germany

The submarine was moved from Speyer Technology Museum to its sister museum in Sinsheim

Industry News - Commercial Motor

August 15, 2024

UK’s largest Volvo FH Aero order placed

Maritime Transport has ordered 150 new Volvo FH Aero 6x2 tractor units with I-Save

Industry News - Commercial Motor

August 12, 2024

New opportunities for Campeys of Selby with FORS accreditation

The haulier has FORS silver membership

Industry News - Commercial Motor

August 5, 2024

Econ Engineering celebrates 55th anniversary with the next generation

Thomas Lupton is quality process engineer and board member at Econ Engineering

Industry News - Commercial Motor

August 4, 2024

Two new Volvo FM Electrics for Reed Boardall

The temperature controlled distribution company Reed Boardall has added two new 42-tonne FM Electric 4x2 tractor units to its fleet

Industry News - Commercial Motor

July 29, 2024

Five new Isuzu trucks for Essential Trading Co-operative

Food distributor Essential Trading Co-operative has ordered five new Isuzu trucks

Industry News - Commercial Motor

July 29, 2024

35th Renault Truck for R J & I Monkhouse

R J & I Monkhouse has taken delivery of a 13-litre T520 6x2 Tag

Industry News - Commercial Motor

July 25, 2024

UK’s first Volvo FH Aero enters service

Low Wheel UK has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH Aero 500 6x2 tractor unit

Industry News - Commercial Motor

July 24, 2024

North West Trucks invests in parts department

The DAF dealer North West Trucks has expanded its parts department following significant investment

Industry News - Commercial Motor

July 24, 2024

BPW urges workshops to invest in technician training

The transport and logistics services provider BPW is urging workshops to implement training programmes to address a shortage of technicians

Industry News - Commercial Motor

July 23, 2024

E.ON and MAN commit to public charging network for trucks

The collaboration will create 400 charging points in 170 European locations

Industry News - Commercial Motor

July 16, 2024

Louis Jones is new EV and connected services director at DAF Trucks UK

He will be responsible for developing DAF’s EV programme

Industry News - Commercial Motor

July 15, 2024

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