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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.

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Internal wash system unveiled for transport used in food sector

British company, WNV Systems has unveiled a new internal trailer wash system, which will be used to help transport companies, especially in the food retail sector in ensuring no cross-contamination between loads.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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DAF XD ‘future-proofs’ Grundon to 2030 and beyond

Following an initial delivery of a New Generation DAF XD 450 8x4 with Boughton hook-loader body, Grundon Waste Management has said that the DAF XD product range has all the attributes to future-proof its business to 2030 and beyond.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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Bury St Edmunds win Scania Service Team of the Year

TruckEast Bury St Edmunds is victorious, winning Scania's Service Team of the Year!

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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DAF XB series named ‘Best Truck’ at Fleet News Awards

The New Generation DAF XB is named ‘Best Truck’ in the light distribution category at the Fleet News Awards 2025 in London.

Post by John Millar

1 minute read

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SAGA Truck and Van Completes Acquisition of Motus Truck & Van with an Exciting Future Ahead

SAGA Truck and Van has officially completed the acquisition of Motus Truck & Van, the Mercedes-Benz Truck and Van division of Motus Group (UK), marking the formation of one of the largest Mercedes-Benz Truck, Mercedes-Benz Van, and FUSO partnerships in the UK.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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Leyland Trucks donates DAF XD to Cornwall College to support armed forces training

Leyland Trucks has gifted a DAF XD to Cornwall College’s motor vehicle training programme, reinforcing its commitment to supporting military personnel through its Armed Forces Covenant pledge.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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Six new Volvo FH Aero trucks to spearhead Joda Freight's growing operation

Joda Freight has expanded its busy commercial vehicle fleet with the addition of six new Volvo FH Aero 6x2 tractor units.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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Co-op Showcases Sustainability Benefits of New Carrier Transicold Supra HE 11 MT in First UK Trial

As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing sustainability across its temperature-controlled commercial vehicle fleet, Co-op has successfully completed the first UK trial of the new Carrier Transicold Supra® High Efficiency (HE) 11 Multi-Temperature (MT) truck refrigeration unit.

Post by John Millar

4 minutes read

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Asset Alliance Group helps GT Produce grow its operation

GT Produce has expanded its fleet with four new Toyota following the addition of five MAN curtainside rigids last year.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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Solar panels on trucks: less fuel, less degradation

PACCAR Parts offers lightweight cells for cab and trailer roofs

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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Recycling Partnership fleet comes of age with 21st Mercedes-Benz Econic

Sussex-based waste management specialist The Recycling Partnership has completed its transformation to an all-Mercedes-Benz Econic fleet of 21 refuse collection vehicles, with the arrival of two new chassis from Dealer SAGA Truck and Van.

Post by John Millar

4 minutes read

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BetterFleet Lands $15M to Accelerate Global Adoption of Breakthrough AI-Enabled EV Charging Management for Fleets

AI-driven platform for optimized fleet planning, charging, and operations set to scale internationally as BetterFleet closes Series A with leading venture firms

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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Mandata partners with Optimize to unlock greater efficiencies through AI Route Optimisation

Leading Newcastle-based Transport Management System (TMS) software provider Mandata (Management and Data Services) Ltd, has partnered with AI route optimisation specialist Optimize, to give road haulage operators in the UK and Ireland, access to the latest AI – powered route optimisation, in one software platform.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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100% UPTIME – RR DAVIES LTD SHOWS WHY SOUTH WALES IS GETTING HOOKED ON HARSH

RR Davies has taken delivery of a new 450hp 8x4 DAF XD mounted with a Harsh HH26 hookloader body.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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IVECO to provide 100 new S-Way heavy duty trucks to RTS

RTS, a German transport solutions company, has placed an order for 100 new IVECO S-Way Model Year 2024 vehicles, which will be used for national system transport with leading parcel services, collective consignment organizations, and in beverage logistics.

Post by John Millar

1 minute read

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Construction industry must do more to protect vulnerable road users says CLOCS

The latest STATS19 road collision data reveals a stubbornly high toll of deaths and injuries among pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists involved in crashes with vehicles typically used in construction.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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Exeter Window Store goes electric with Renault Trucks

Devon-based uPVC superstore, Exeter Window Store, has taken delivery of its first-ever electric van, a Renault Trucks E-Tech Trafic Red EDITION.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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Ten new Volvo FH Aeros take fuel figures to infinity and beyond

Infinity Container Logistics has taken delivery of 10 Volvo FH Aero 6x2 tractor units, with the new arrivals already outperforming all other trucks on the company’s fleet in terms of fuel efficiency.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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Michelin tyre policy reduces downtime for David Bratt & Sons

Cheadle Hulme-based haulier David Bratt & Sons said it has drastically reduced downtime across its fleet of commercial vehicles since switching to an exclusive Michelin tyre policy.

Post by John Millar

1 minute read

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New 11 tonne Isuzu for Chalford Building Supplies

Cotswold-based Chalford Building Supplies has taken delivery of a new 11-tonne Isuzu F110.240(E) rigid truck from local dealer AK Commercials, continuing a long-standing relationship between the two companies which began in 2011.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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Ford Trucks and IVECO sign Joint Development Agreement for new heavy-duty truck cabin

Ford Trucks, the heavy commercial brand of Ford Otosan, and IVECO, the brand of Iveco Group N.V. (EXM: IVG) that designs, manufactures and markets light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles, today announce the signing of a binding Joint Development Agreement (JDA) for the design and engineering of a new cabin for heavy-duty trucks.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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All DAF trucks lead to Turners

Major DAF fleet operator, Turners (Soham) Ltd., has become one of the first DAF customers in the UK to take delivery of models from the market-leading truck manufacturer’s full range of vehicles.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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Havwoods' new Volvo FH 8x2 tridem rigid makes a bold statement

Timber flooring and surfaces specialist Havwoods has placed a new 32-tonne Volvo FH 8x2 Tridem Globetrotter XL rigid into service to help the business keep pace with its growing demand.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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Schmitz Cargobull is increasing prices for all vehicle types

Schmitz Cargobull, Europe's leading semi-trailer manufacturer, is to increase its prices by three to five per cent by product group.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read
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