Truck Manufacturers
Official press releases from all European heavy commercial vehicle manufacturers. Keep up to date with the latest truck industry news and insight from all the major truck brands.
Our lorry park expansion is open!
We’re thrilled to announce that the brand new extension of our lorry park at Chippenham Pit Stop in Wiltshire (J17, M4) is officially open! After months of planning and hard work, we’re proud to unveil this new area of the site and welcome our customers in.
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Additional Isuzu Grafter for Main Line Timber
Timber merchant, Main Line Timber, has taken delivery of a new 3.5-tonne Isuzu N35.125 Grafter from local dealer RH Commercial Vehicles – an addition to the company’s seven-strong fleet designed to provide extra support for its recently opened Warwick site.
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Barry O'Connor Transport Ltd pays tribute with special Volvo FH 540 tractor unit
County Cork-based Barry O’Connor Transport Ltd is reaping the rewards of a new Volvo FH 540 Globetrotter XL 6x2 tractor unit, acquired due to the brand’s reputation for comfort, reliability and vehicle performance.
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Nationwide Produce grows fleet with new Schmitz Cargobull reefers
Fresh food supplier has returned to Schmitz Cargobull for seven S.KO COOL refrigerated semi-trailers to feed its growing business.
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Gregory Group Enhances Fleet with Specialised Don-Bur Rigid Bodies
Don-Bur has secured an order from long-term client Gregory Distribution for ten bespoke rigid curtainsider bodies, fitted to 16-tonne Volvo FL cab chassis for their pallet network operation across Devon and Cornwall.
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GTG partners with Renault Trucks for HGV apprenticeship training
This National Apprenticeship Week, we are delighted to announce that GTG is now providing HGV apprenticeship training for Renault Trucks.
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Renault Trucks UK opens state-of-the-art Training Academy
Renault Trucks UK and Ireland is pleased to announce the official opening of its new dedicated technical training facility, the “Renault Trucks UK Training Academy” based in Whetstone, Leicestershire.
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Biffa grows green fleet by converting a further 25 diesel vehicles to HVO
The switch means Biffa continues to grow its green fleet and has set a target for 10% of its plant and collections vehicles to be alternatively fuelled by the end of the year as part of wider plans to decarbonise its UK operations
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DAF Dealer HTC ‘in full swing’ at new £2.7 million Greenford site
DAF Dealer group, HTC, has declared its new, £2.7 million dealership in Greenford, West London is ‘in full swing’ since opening in mid-2024.
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IVECO delivers 40 eDaily vehicles to VIR by JP, a subsidiary of the Jacky Perrenot Group
VIR by JP introduces 40 units of the 100% electric eDaily, IVECO's light commercial vehicle, to its delivery fleet. They will enable the transport company to address the challenge of low-emission zones in city centres where it operates and support its customers’ sustainability efforts.
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DAF names ‘International Dealers of the Year 2025’
Romanian DAF dealer TH Trucks has been named ‘International DAF Dealer of the Year 2025’ at the DAF International Dealer Meeting in Faro (Portugal) in recognition of its excellent performance and customer experience in every field.
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Four Volvo FM Electrics provide United Utilities with fully sustainable fleet solution
United Utilities has added four new Volvo FM Electric 6x2 tractor units into its commercial vehicle fleet as the business pushes ahead with its ambitious decarbonisation targets.
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Fourways Vehicle Solutions Partners with Trakm8 to Revolutionise Fleet Maintenance
Trakm8, a leading provider of telematics and vehicle technology solutions, is pleased to announce its latest partnership with Fourways Vehicle Solutions Ltd, a premier vehicle rental broker with over 20 years of industry experience.
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Daimler Truck subsidiary FUSO demonstrates recycling of eCanter batteries in energy storage systems
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has partnered with Connexx Systems to repurpose used FUSO eCanter batteries for energy storage systems.
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Tiger tailors 35 high cube trailers for ASDA’s George clothing business
ASDA Stores Ltd has introduced 35 Tiger assets to its George clothing fleet in the form of 4.9m tall ‘high cube’ trailers featuring an internal tail-lift to reflect the customer’s special operational requirements.
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Nigel Rice Transport & Storage welcomes first electric Renault Trucks to fleet
Nigel Rice Transport & Storage Ltd, has taken a major step towards reducing its carbon footprint with the addition of its first fully electric truck.
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Utranazz Becomes The UK Supplier for Imer Group in 2025
We’re excited to announce that Utranazz is now an official supplier for the globally renowned Imer Group. Our partnership marks a significant milestone for us as we continue to bring the very best in concrete equipment to our customers.
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Lowes Transport Saves £70,000 in Insurance Costs with Trakm8’s RH600 4G Telematics Camera & Tacho Download Solution
Lowes Transport, a family-run business with over 50 years of expertise in the transport and logistics industry, has significantly reduced its insurance costs by an impressive £70,000.
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UK's first Volvo FH Aero tipper makes its debut at C J Hurford & Sons
C J Hurford & Sons has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH Aero 8x4 Tridem tipper, the first truck of its kind to be put into operation in the UK.
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Schmitz Cargobull builds EBPMS technology into Manchester-made trailers
Manchester-built Schmitz Cargobull trailers now have Electronic Brake Performance Monitoring System (EBPMS) functionality, allowing hauliers to enhance road safety, reduce vehicle downtime, meet legislative compliance and save money.
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Electric trucks in use: DB Schenker puts the first ten of 150 MAN eTrucks into service
DB Schenker, one of the world's leading logistics service providers and market leader in European land transport, took delivery of the first ten MAN long-distance electric trucks directly from the MAN Truck & Bus plant in Munich to join its fleet.
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Renault Trucks celebrates excellence with 2024 Dealer Awards winners.
Renault Trucks is proud to unveil the winners of its 2024 Dealer Awards, recognising the exceptional achievements of its UK dealer network.
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Expansion of delivery centre for refrigerated and box body semi-trailers at the Vreden site
Schmitz Cargobull, Europe’s leading manufacturer of semi-trailers, and the Mayor of Vreden, Dr Tom Tenostendarp, are delighted that planning permission has been granted for an extension to Schmitz Cargobull’s delivery area for refrigerated and box body semi-trailers at the company’s site in Vreden (Germany).
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Wrightbus launches new brand RIGHTECH
Zero emission bus pioneer Wrightbus has taken the wraps off four new EV products as it laid out its plans to become a global transport leader, providing affordable options for operators to instantly decarbonise their fleets.
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