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Welch Group explores flexible charging solutions with Optimo Energy partnership
Supporting its existing eHGV operations, Welch Group has announced a strategic partnership with Optimo Energy to optimise energy management across its depots
News - Trinity Francis
October 10, 2025
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Palletways expands network into Slovenia and Croatia
Palletways has extended its operations into Slovenia and Croatia, giving customers improved access to Central and South Eastern Europe and expanding the reach of its premium and economy services
News - Will Shiers
October 10, 2025
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Management shake up at Asset Alliance Group with promotions and new hires
Asset Alliance Group has shuffled around its commercial vehicle division with new appointments and promotions
News - George Barrow
October 10, 2025
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Bonneux Machinery and Mercedes-Benz partner on unique Arocs concrete pump
Unveiled in Belgium, Bonneux Machinery and Daimler Truck have collaborated on a Bonneux Xanjer 6RZ73 concrete pump mounted to a seven-axle Mercedes-Benz Arocs 4553K
News - George Barrow
October 10, 2025
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UK’s first Volvo FM Low Entry trucks deployed in London
Ringway has replaced two diesel trucks with a pair of electric Volvo FM Low Entry models
News - George Barrow
October 9, 2025
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CTS Hire to expand municipal rental fleet with new Dennis Eagle and Terberg Matec UK trucks
In response to new simpler recycling regulations, CTS Hire is growing its rental fleet in partnership with Dennis Eagle and Terberg Matec UK
News - Trinity Francis
October 9, 2025
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Tesco expands CNG fleet in Scotland with new Iveco S-Ways
Iveco has delivered 42 new 4x2 S-Way CNG trucks to Tesco’s Livingston base in Scotland
News - Will Shiers
October 9, 2025
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ACEA urges urgent review of EU truck CO₂ targets
Europe’s truck manufacturers have warned that current EU climate targets are “unachievable” without immediate regulatory changes and infrastructure support.
News - Will Shiers
October 8, 2025
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MV Commercial named among Scotland’s top 100 private firms
MV Commercial has been ranked 54th in Grant Thornton’s Scotland 2025 report, recognising the Airdrie-based firm’s growth and resilience in a challenging market
News - Will Shiers
October 8, 2025
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Eight trailer makers take EU to court over CO₂ rules
Helmut Fliegl tells Moderne Transport’s Florian Engel why eight leading trailer makers are taking the EU to court over new CO₂ rules
News - Commercial Motor
October 8, 2025
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Revenue rise at Edwin C Farrall driven by new pallet network depot
Cheshire haulier Edwin C Farrall (Transport) has reported an 11% rise in turnover for 2024, driven by the addition of a pallet network depot to its operations
News - George Barrow
October 8, 2025
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Knowles Logistics secures food safety gold standard accreditation across all UK sites
Knowles Logistics has achieved BRCGSAA accreditation across all four of its UK sites, strengthening its capability to handle products in highly regulated sectors such as food and retail.
News - George Barrow
October 8, 2025
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Europa Worldwide Group launches new services ahead of 2026 EU export rule changes
Europa Worldwide Group has announced new services designed to support British exporters as they prepare for legislative changes taking effect on 1 January 2026
News - George Barrow
October 8, 2025
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Cyber Threats Put Fleets on Notice, Warns Trimble CEO
Ransomware attacks on UK and European transport fleets are on the rise, exposing serious weaknesses in outdated IT systems, according to Trimble boss Rob Painter
News - Tim Wallace
October 8, 2025
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AI is moving from buzzword to business tool
Artificial intelligence has moved beyond hype and into everyday logistics operations, delegates heard at last week’s Transporeon Summit in Amsterdam
News - Tim Wallace
October 8, 2025
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AI can cut costs, boost sustainability and slash admin, operators told
In our first story from from a series from Transporeon Summit in Amsterdam, we look at how AI can save hauliers time, money and emissions, without ripping up existing systems
News - Tim Wallace
October 6, 2025
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Three hot trucks from Commercial Motor's classified digital edition
This week our cover trucks are three cracking models from Maritime with a Scania 530S, Volvo FH 500 XL and Scania R450
News - George Barrow
October 6, 2025
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Trailer makers take EU to court over “unrealistic” climate rules
Eight of Europe’s largest trailer manufacturers are taking legal action against the European Union, claiming new climate regulations are “detached from practical realities” and could actually lead to higher emissions.
News - George Barrow
October 6, 2025
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Manchester haulier enters administration ahead of traffic commissioner hearing
A Greater Manchester haulage firm operating 30 HGVs has entered administration just two days before it was due to appear before the traffic commissioner for possible disciplinary action
News - Will Shiers
October 6, 2025
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RHA hosts summit on tackling human trafficking and border security in freight transport
A summit held this week to address human trafficking and border security in the freight transport sector brought together transport lawyers, operators and government representatives for wide-ranging discussions
News - Will Shiers
October 6, 2025
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DigiHaul boss Martin Willmor takes top role at DHL Supply Chain UK and Ireland
Martin Willmor, chief executive of freight platform DigiHaul, has been appointed to lead DHL Supply Chain’s UK and Ireland business, succeeding Saul Resnick
News - George Barrow
October 6, 2025
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No confidence company would comply with regs
A deputy traffic commissioner in the Eastern region has revoked the licence of a metal recycler in Harlow and refused its director’s application to run eight vehicles under a second licence.
News - Chris Tindall
October 6, 2025
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Sentence for road rage attack on lorry driver
A man that climbed up the side of an HGV cab and attacked the driver, a man in his 70s, has been sentenced for common assault by beating.
News - Chris Tindall
October 6, 2025
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Hankook to showcase tyre range at inaugural RTX Scotland
Hankook Tyre UK will exhibit its Hankook and Laufenn truck products at RTX Scotland in Glasgow this November
News - Hayley Tayler
October 6, 2025
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Electra launches 7.5-tonne and 9.2-tonne eCargo platforms with October incentive
Electra has added 7.5-tonne and 9.2-tonne eCargo models to its line-up, with a free chassis offered on the first five October orders
News - Will Shiers
October 6, 2025
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Mercedes adds new eActros 400 to electric truck line-up
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has unveiled the eActros 400, a lighter, lower-cost two-battery alternative to the eActros 600, offering UK-friendly 6x2 options and payloads comparable with diesel
News - Will Shiers
October 3, 2025
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IRTE launches first HGV Skills Challenge at DAF Apprentice Academy
The IRTE has staged its first-ever HGV Skills Challenge at DAF’s new Nottingham Apprentice Academy, celebrating the skills of HGV technicians and tackling the industry’s growing talent shortage
News - Will Shiers
October 3, 2025
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Harris MAXUS UK appoints Steve Hunt as managing director
Harris MAXUS UK has appointed Steve Hunt as managing director, signalling its intent to accelerate growth, expand dealer coverage and strengthen its position in the UK commercial vehicle market
News - Commercial Motor
October 3, 2025
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Welch Group establishes ‘12 Pillars of Change’ to tackle zero-emission freight issues
Industry leaders gathered at Welch Group’s Duxford site to explore the practical steps needed to reach a zero-emission freight sector by 2040
News - George Barrow
October 3, 2025
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Collard cuts tyre blowouts by half with ContiLifeCycle retreads
Family-owned Collard Group has seen a 50% reduction in blowouts across its mixed fleet since adopting Continental’s ContiLifeCycle retread tyres
News - Commercial Motor
October 2, 2025
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Driving the Future: Mercedes-Benz Trucks Prove Electric is Ready - Across All Industries
In 2025, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is setting the standard for sustainable transport. With its latest generation of all-electric vehicles already proving their value in real-world operations across the UK, the future of heavy-duty haulage is electric - and it’s happening now.
News - Sponsored Story
October 2, 2025
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Scaffolding firm displayed ‘serious failure’ to meet undertakings
A company that relied on an unauthorised operating centre for over a year, did not notify the traffic commissioner it had changed maintenance provider, or that its director had been disqualified from driving, has had its licence revoked
News - Chris Tindall
October 2, 2025
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Licence application fails on safety grounds
A construction company in Liverpool has had its application to run a lorry and two trailers refused after a traffic commissioner said the operating centre posed a road safety risk.
News - Chris Tindall
October 2, 2025
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HGV driver sentenced after Pearl Truck Stop death
A lorry driver has received a suspended jail sentence after he fatally struck another HGV driver who was trying to guide him through a narrow gap.
News - Chris Tindall
October 2, 2025
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Driver CPC offences results in firm’s disqualification
An international operator in Leicestershire that allowed its drivers to work without valid driver CPCs has had its licence revoked and its director disqualified.
News - Chris Tindall
October 2, 2025
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Six new Volvo FH Aeros support Tomsetts Distribution’s environmental goals
Tomsetts Distribution has added six new Volvo FH Aero 6x2 Globetrotter XLs to its 18-strong fleet, supporting its drive towards carbon neutrality with improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions
News - Trinity Francis
October 2, 2025
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Two Renault Trucks E-Tech trucks join Expect Distribution under eFREIGHT 2030 consortium
Expect Distribution has added a Renault Trucks E-Tech T 4x2 tractor unit with sleeper cab and a Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide rigid with curtainsider body to its fleet
News - Trinity Francis
October 1, 2025
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Merc’s Actros latest truck to get Euro NCAP five star rating
The Mercedes-Benz Actros has become the latest truck to be awarded five stars by Euro NCAP in their most recent round of testing
News - George Barrow
October 1, 2025
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Thermo King replaces T-Series with new TX-Series range
Thermo King’s new TX-Series replaces the T-Series with lighter, more efficient refrigeration units offering greater cooling capacity and quieter operation
News - Trinity Francis
October 1, 2025
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Bruno Blin to step down as Renault Trucks CEO
Bruno Blin will leave his role as Renault Trucks CEO on 1 November, with Antoine Duclaux named as his successor
News - Will Shiers
October 1, 2025
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Ballyvesey Holdings combines rental businesses under Centurion Truck Rental
Ballyvesey Holdings has merged its rental businesses under the Centurion Truck Rental brand, creating a single nationwide operation offering cars, vans, trailers and HGVs from four UK sites
News - Will Shiers
October 1, 2025
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Leyland Trucks concludes £5.1m project to scale up eHGV production
Leyland Trucks has increased its electric vehicle production capacity and introduced automated safety processes like protective earth and leak testing
News - Will Shiers
September 30, 2025
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Prometeon’s latest truck tyre now available for UK operators
Prometeon’s new R02 Proway truck tyre is now available in the UK, offering improved mileage, wet grip, snow performance and durability, with RFID technology and retread capability
News - Commercial Motor
September 30, 2025
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Harris Group appoints Sean Smith to head new MAXUS UK fleet division
Harris Group has created a dedicated fleet function for MAXUS UK, appointing Sean Smith as head of fleet alongside three new regional managers
News - George Barrow
September 30, 2025
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Ford Trucks reveals new generation F-MAX tractor unit
Ford Trucks has unveiled the new-generation F-MAX tractor, featuring styling tweaks, a Gen2 Ecotorq engine promising up to 11.3% fuel savings, digital mirrors, upgraded in-cab tech and enhanced driver security
News - Will Shiers
September 30, 2025
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Mac’s Truck Rental celebrates 10th anniversary
Mac’s Truck Rental celebrates 10 years in business
News - George Barrow
September 28, 2025
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New generation Goodyear KMAX GEN-3 announced
Goodyear has launched the latest generation of its KMAX truck tyre range
News - Trinity Francis
September 26, 2025
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bp pulse and Moto announce UK public eHGV charging infrastructure plan
bp pulse and Moto have announced the first three motorway service areas they intend to electrify for eHGVs
News - Will Shiers
September 26, 2025
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Volvo FH duo joins Jordan Haulage
Jordan Haulage has added its first two Volvo trucks to its fleet, a pair of FH 540 Globetrotter 6x2 tag axle tractor units
News - George Barrow
September 26, 2025
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