Truck Manufacturers·3 min·24 February 2026Strong Momentum for Waste Management Logistics: 13 eActros for Brantner green solutions in AustriaDaimler Truck Austria, together with dealer partner Pappas Auto GmbH, has handed over 13 all‑electric Mercedes‑Benz eActros to Austrian waste management and circular economy company Brantner green solutions. By choosing these vehicles, Brantner sends a clear message supporting the decarbonization of the industry.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·24 February 2026Flexis enters a new phase: Renault Group to acquire full ownershipFlexis announces that its three founding shareholders, Renault Group, Volvo Group, and CMA CGM Group, have reached an agreement, enabling Renault Group to acquire full ownership of the company.
Truck Manufacturers·5 min·20 February 2026New eArocs 400 proves its capabilities in winter testing at minus 20 degreesThe new battery electric Mercedes-Benz eArocs 400 designed for urban construction transport has successfully completed intensive winter testing under extreme conditions.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·20 February 2026New Volvo rigids boost Richford Motor Services' growing fleetRichford Motor Services is adding 24 Volvo FL 4x2 recovery trucks to its expanding nationwide operation. The arrival of the new 12-tonne rigids forms part of an ongoing fleet renewal programme for the Alfreton-based business.
Truck Manufacturers·6 min·20 February 202660 years of DAF production in BelgiumSixty years after production first began, DAF Trucks Vlaanderen ranks among the most advanced automotive manufacturing facilities in Europe.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·18 February 2026HGV demand dips in 2025 as nascent ZEV uptake growsNew heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations declined by -10.0% in 2025 with 40,504 new trucks joining UK roads, according to the latest data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·17 February 2026Road Transport Expo is back this summer at NAEC Stoneleigh!Road Transport Expo (RTX) is gearing up for its return to NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire this summer, running from 30 June to 2 July, and the event is now officially open for registrations.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·17 February 2026MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd recognised as a Top Employer UK for the third year in successionMAN Truck & Bus UK is thrilled to announce it has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·14 February 2026MAN demonstrates megawatt charging in Swedish winterMAN Truck & Bus publicly showcased the megawatt‑charging capability of its electric trucks at the Kempower MCS Live Winter Days 2026 in Norrköping, Sweden.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·14 February 2026DAF XF Electric awarded ‘Eco-Friendly Truck of the Year’The DAF XF Electric has been awarded ‘2026 Eco-Friendly Truck of the Year’ by a Spanish jury, in recognition of the vehicle’s strong focus on sustainability, advanced technology, and excellent overall performance.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·13 February 2026Volvo FM drawbar rigid offers the ideal solution for PW Tanking ServicesDerbyshire-based PW Tanking Services has taken delivery of a unique Volvo FM 6x2 rigid, specified to maximise manoeuvrability and payload capacity for the firm’s septic tank cleaning operations across the East Midlands.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·12 February 2026All-electric IVECO eDaily fleet helps Agrii cut carbon emissionsAgrii, the UK’s leading provider of agronomy services, technology, and strategic advice, has added five new IVECO eDaily 7.2t curtainside vehicles to its fleet – a statement of its ongoing commitment to reduce its carbon footprint.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·11 February 2026First four new Volvo vehicles arriveThe company has signed a deal with Volvo distributor Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd to renew its entire fleet of artic’ vehicles.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·6 February 2026New technologies and driver comfort bring Williams back to VolvoNorth Wales operator Williams is reaping the rewards of eleven new Volvo FH Aero 460 6x2 tractor units, the first trucks that the 3PL logistics provider has acquired from the Swedish manufacturer since 2008.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·6 February 2026Kane Group places first-ever Renault Trucks tipper order with 10 new eight-wheelersKane Group, one of the South East’s best-known demolition and earthworks contractors, has ordered 10 new Renault Trucks eight-wheel tippers as part of a major fleet renewal, marking the first time the operator has added Renault Trucks vehicles to its tipper fleet.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·5 February 2026IVECO wins the prestigious “Sustainable Truck of the Year” award for the third year in a row: the biomethane‑powered IVECO S‑Way LNG tops the Tractor categoryIVECO continues to affirm its role in sustainable transport with another major international achievement for the third consecutive year.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·4 February 2026Contargo puts 33 DAF XD Electric trucks into operationThe German transport company Contargo has put 33 electric XD 350 FT 4x2 tractor units into service. The vehicles will be used, among other things, for transporting containers between Contargo’s 25 container terminals in Germany, France, and Switzerland.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·3 February 2026Simpsons Malt strengthens haulage fleet with two new IVECO S-Way 580Simpsons Malt has further strengthened its haulage capabilities with the addition of two new IVECO S-Way 580 tractor units, supplied by A M Phillip Trucktech.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·3 February 2026MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd is delighted to announce a new franchised service partner for South Wales, NRG Riverside.New to the MAN brand, NRG Riverside has recently announced the acquisition of Commercial Motors (Wales) Limited, a long-term franchised service partner of MAN Truck and Bus UK in Newport, South Wales.
