Truck Manufacturers

Volvo Trucks and DFDS bring electric heavy-duty logistics to the Shetland Islands

DFDS has introduced a Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit to its operations in Shetland – the first battery-powered heavy-duty truck working on the islands.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

European News

Fleete opens UK’s largest dedicated commercial vehicle electric charging hub at Port of Tilbury

Fleete has officially opened the UK’s largest dedicated commercial vehicle electric charging hub at the Port of Tilbury, marking a major milestone in the electrification of the country’s freight and logistics sector.

Post by John Millar

4 minutes read

Trailers

Schmitz Cargobull honours "Service Partner of the Year 2025"

Coveted award is presented to 35 service partners in 34 countries

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

Transport & Logistics

Trane Technologies Strengthens Leadership in UK Refrigerated Transport with Acquisition of Thermo King Northern

Global climate innovator Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT) and its industry leading Thermo King brand, a leader in sustainable transport temperature control solutions, has completed the acquisition of Thermo King Northern, a longstanding Thermo King and Frigoblock dealer serving the northern UK market.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

Transport & Logistics

FRAIKIN BOOSTS EXECUTIVE TEAM WITH KEY DIRECTOR APPOINTMENTS

Commercial fleet services provider, Fraikin, has bolstered its senior leadership team with the appointment of Justin Lester as its new Finance Director, alongside an internal promotion for Shaun Hull to Director of Business Development.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

Truck Manufacturers

Range-topping Volvo FH16 780 marks a significant first for the Sirius Group

Specialist enabling works contractor The Sirius Group has put its first ever truck on the road – a stunning Volvo FH16 780 Globetrotter XL 6x4 tractor unit.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

Trailers

Schmitz Cargobull begins operations at new production plant in Romania

The new plant in Oradea will assemble S.CS curtainsider semi-trailers and S.KI tipper semi-trailers for the Central European market

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

Truck Manufacturers

MAN invests €300 million in service network

MAN Truck & Bus SE plans to invest around €300 million in the expansion and further development of its European service network by 2030.

Post by John Millar

6 minutes read

European News

Measure Your Middle: The 2-Minute Health Check Every Lorry Driver Should Know About

Long hours sitting, working to tight deadlines, and putting your own health last. It’s part of the job. But there’s one simple check that can give you a powerful insight into your health and you will be pleased to know that it takes less than two minutes.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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