European News·3 min·29 May 2026Funding applications open for lorry park improvementsLorry parking operators are being urged to apply for funding to help improve facilities after a multi-million-pound fund announced an extension for applications today (28 May 2026).
European News·3 min·30 May 2026Supervac launches following merger of VJ Engineering and Vallely TankersA major new name in the UK tanker manufacturing sector will officially launch at this year’s Road Transport Expo, as longstanding industry specialists VJ Engineering Limited and Vallely Tankers (UK) Ltd come together under a single new identity, Supervac.
European News·3 min·30 May 2026Fleet Focus Brings Next Level AI Video Telematics and Driver Safety to RTX 2026Fleet Focus, a leading provider of AI-powered fleet safety and management solutions, will be exhibiting on Stand R25 at RTX 2026 where the team will be on hand to talk fleet operators through its all-in-one platform built to Drive Safety. Drive Efficiency. Drive Results.
European News·2 min·30 May 2026Microlise Unveils New Industry Insights and Technology Innovations Ahead of Road Transport Expo 2026Microlise will use Road Transport Expo 2026 to spotlight the biggest forces reshaping fleet operations today — from rising driver safety expectations and workforce pressures to the accelerating demand for efficiency, compliance, and data driven decision making.
European News·2 min·2 June 2026Voltloader announces new senior appointmentsVoltloader has announced the appointment of two new senior team members.
European News·2 min·3 June 2026BPW to launch safety platform at RTXBPW will use RTX 2026 to launch BRAKE TRAK PRO, a new vehicle safety platform designed to improve operational efficiency while helping fleets meet compliance requirements.
European News·3 min·3 June 2026MAC’S TRUCK GROUP TO SHOWCASE FIVE BESPOKE BUILDS AT RTX 2026Mac’s Truck Rental and Mac’s Truck Sales will be jointly exhibiting at Road Transport Expo 2026 (Stand O13), with five specialist vehicles to highlight the group’s expertise.
European News·4 min·3 June 2026New Box Van Leads Schmitz Cargobull’s Innovation Line‑Up for Road Transport Expo 2026Schmitz Cargobull will unveil a new box van trailer at this year's Road Transport Expo, where it will also showcase its latest refrigeration technology and a revised version of its Manchester-built curtainsider.
European News·3 min·4 June 2026FreshLinc and Gasrec announce plans for new open-access Bio-LNG station in SpaldingPlanning permission has been submitted for a new high-capacity, public biomethane facility adjacent to FreshLinc’s headquarters, in Spalding.
European News·2 min·5 June 2026Miles Dorrington to retire as Traffic Commissioner for the West MidlandsMiles Dorrington, Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands Traffic Area, is to retire from his role as a full-time Traffic Commissioner.
European News·3 min·9 June 2026Scottish Transport Industry raises £97,000 for TransaidMore than £97,000 was raised for Transaid last Thursday (4 June) as Scotland’s transport and logistics industry came together for the third biennial Scottish Transaid Dinner, reinforcing the sector’s commitment to improving road safety and access to healthcare projects across sub-Saharan Africa.
European News·2 min·9 June 2026Albert Jagger Showcases breakthrough Qwiklok System and new hardware innovations at RTX 2026At this year’s Road Transport Expo (RTX), Albert Jagger will highlight its latest advancements in commercial vehicle hardware.
European News·2 min·9 June 2026PALFINGER UK EXTENDS BUILDERS MERCHANTS’ RANGEAs exclusive distributors of PALFINGER lifting products in the UK, PALFINGER UK are launching their new Builders Merchants crane family at this month’s RTX Show.
European News·1 min·9 June 2026Boydell & Jacks integrates spray suppressionJoin us at the UK’s biggest industry event to explore our latest innovations and find out why Featherwing leads the Way.
European News·2 min·9 June 2026Stedall marks RTX debut with launch of precision engineered Aligna stainless steel hingesStedall Vehicle Fittings is making its RTX debut on stand P10. Established in 1756, the company has been supplying vehicle components for 270 years.
European News·3 min·10 June 2026“A show full of firsts” - MAN Truck & Bus UK gets ready to thrill the crowds with five new models (and much more) at RTX 2026MAN Truck & Bus UK is preparing to unveil five new vehicles at Road Transport Expo 2026, including the UK debut of its battery-electric eTGL rigid.
European News·2 min·10 June 2026BEYOND COMPLIANCE: AXSCEND TO SHOWCASE NEXT GEN WHEEL END INTELLIGENCE AT ROAD TRANSPORT EXPOAXSCEND will use this year’s Road Transport Expo to demonstrate how its latest Wheel End Monitoring System (WEMS) is redefining trailer management by going far beyond traditional compliance tools.
European News·1 min·11 June 2026Premier Pits Showcases Industry Leading Workshop Solutions and Silbertool Thread Saver at RTX 2026Premier Pits, the UK’s longest established manufacturer of prefabricated pits, has been a leading force in the sector for more than 35 years.
European News·2 min·13 June 2026Arrest after railway bridge collapseA man has been arrested for endangering a railway passenger after a railway bridge partially collapsed in Warwickshire when it was hit by a lorry.
