DAF Trucks is making a bold statement to promote fleet electrification with a limited time offer on 100 zero-emissions XD Electric 350 FT 4x2 tractor units, backed by the manufacturer’s pledge that the truck will deliver parity on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) at 42-tonnes GCW over five years compared with an equivalent diesel-powered truck via traditional operating lease funding.

Truck Manufacturers·3 min·5 November 2025

Renault Trucks celebrates double win at Fleet Transport Irish Green Commercial Awards 2026

Renault Trucks has strengthened its position at the forefront of sustainable transport, winning two major titles at the Fleet Transport Irish Green Commercial Awards 2026, sponsored by ePower.

Truck Manufacturers·2 min·5 November 2025

Volvo Trucks launches world-first stop/start engine technology to save fuel and CO2

Volvo Trucks introduces a new generation of its I-Roll technology, adding an engine stop/start functionality – a world first in the heavy-duty truck industry.

Trailers·2 min·4 November 2025

Fruehauf Celebrates a Successful October with Trailers Heading Straight into Service

Fruehauf enjoyed a highly successful October, with a steady stream of trailers leaving its factory and going directly into service across the UK.

Truck Manufacturers·4 min·4 November 2025

Zero emissions, 100% efficiency: Renault Trucks electrifies construction sites

In 2025, electric transport has become a reality for the vast majority of applications in the construction sector.

Truck Manufacturers·2 min·4 November 2025

British Steel adds new HGVs to external fleet

British Steel has recently received 4 new Renault Trucks as part of a major fleet replacement, the first of their kind to join our external fleet.

European News·1 min·3 November 2025

Haulage firm fined £250,000 over worker's death

A haulage firm has been fined £250,000 after a worker was fatally injured by falling metal frames in a shipping container.

Truck Manufacturers·1 min·2 November 2025

Lancashire Renewables gets 35 new Volvo trucks and trailers

The waste treatment firm, Lancashire Renewables has taken delivery of 35 new Volvo trucks and trailers.

Trailers·1 min·1 November 2025

Fruehauf Site Undergoes Major Expansion as Construction Progresses

Fruehauf’s Grantham site has been a hive of activity in recent weeks, with major construction works underway to refurbish and expand the rear section of the yard as part of a large-scale redevelopment project.

Truck Manufacturers·2 min·1 November 2025

Yutong TE7 Electric Truck Now Eligible for Plug-in Grant

Pelican Electric Trucks is delighted to announce that the Yutong TE7 7.5-tonne electric truck has been officially approved for the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) Plug-in Truck Grant scheme

OCTOBER 2025

Trailers·2 min·31 October 2025

Schmitz Cargobull Ibérica receives CAAR Award for Industrial Process Innovation

The award was given for the development of an innovative automated guided vehicle (AGV) specially designed for the internal transport of semi-trailers

European News·3 min·31 October 2025

New commercial vehicle registrations: vans -8.2%, trucks -9.8%, buses +3.6% in Q1-Q3 2025

The first nine months of 2025 continued to prove challenging for the EU’s commercial vehicle market, with significant registration declines in key markets amid an already challenging economic context. The only exception was the bus segment, which recorded growth.

Alternative Fuels·2 min·31 October 2025

ReFuels starts construction of Bio-CNG refuelling station along one of the UK’s most important freight routes in line with growth strategy

ReFuels N.V., one of Europe’s leading suppliers of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for decarbonisation of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), has commenced construction of a public access refuelling station at Magor, South Wales.

Truck Manufacturers·3 min·31 October 2025

British Steel upgrades external fleet with first-ever Renault Trucks

British Steel has taken delivery of four new Renault Trucks T480 tractor units with Turbo Compound engines – the first Renault Trucks to join its external fleet – as part of a major fleet replacement programme aimed at boosting efficiency, sustainability and driver comfort.

Fruehauf Showcases Inspiring Story of Acer Haulage

Trailers·2 min·31 October 2025

Industry News

NOVEMBER 2025

DAF Trucks pledges diesel parity with 100 XD Electric tractors and bold five-year TCO claim