Truck Manufacturers·4 min·14 May 2025Elddis goes flat out for North East’s first Mercedes-Benz Actros L ProCabin
Truck Manufacturers·4 min·14 May 2025RETTmobil 2025: Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks presents Unimog TLF 3000 and Atego HLF 10At this year's RETTmobil from May 14th to 16th 2025, Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks will be presenting a selection of all-terrain vehicles that are predestined for use in disaster and rescue operations.
Truck Manufacturers·6 min·14 May 2025Mercedes-Benz Trucks expands portfolio of battery-electric trucks based on the eActros 600Mercedes-Benz Trucks will expand its battery-electric truck portfolio with further variants based on the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600.
HG4 min·14 May 202591% of European commercial drivers say work-related stress negatively impacts driving, Geotab survey findsGeotab conducts survey of 3,501 European truck and van drivers across seven European markets; a massive 95% say the risk of accidents has increased over the last five years; 90% say work-related stress negatively impacts their driving; 70% believe stress is a contributing factor to increased dangers.
Truck Dealers·2 min·14 May 2025Asset Alliance Group keeps Yuill & Dodds moving with range-topping DAF XGsHamilton-based Yuill & Dodds has taken five DAF XG 530 tractor units supplied on a three-year contract hire deal, including full repair and maintenance, from Asset Alliance Group.
Transport & Logistics·3 min·14 May 2025John G Russell Transport joins ZENFreight to demonstrate hydrogen and electric HGVsThe move will see the Glasgow-based firm integrate both hydrogen fuel cell and battery-electric heavy goods vehicles into its fleet, as part of a multi-year real-world demonstration of zero-emission technologies.
Technology·2 min·15 May 2025BPW EXHIBITING AT THE ROAD TRANSPORT EXPO 2025As a leading innovator in the transport industry, BPW has an enviable worldwide reputation for producing quality, engineered trailer components.
Truck Manufacturers·4 min·15 May 2025DAF Dealers go Platinum on MPRS SchemeDAF Trucks has revealed that all its 33 UK DAF Truck Sales Dealers have achieved Platinum status on the Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS); the performance indicator initiative raising standards at workshops and maintenance facilities across the commercial vehicle industry.
Truck Dealers·3 min·15 May 2025Palfinger UK Celebrates the Opening of its New London DepotPalfinger UK, the country’s leading provider of cranes and lifting solutions, proudly announces the official opening of its new London depot, strategically located near the Dartford Crossing and Junction 1A of the M25
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·15 May 2025James Kemball adds 16 Renault Trucks T480 Turbo Compounds to UK container fleetLeading container transport specialist, James Kemball Ltd, has taken delivery of 16 new Renault Trucks T480 6x2 tractor units with highly-efficient Turbo Compound engines, further strengthening its 500-strong national container logistics fleet.
Truck Manufacturers·5 min·16 May 2025Manfreight, Ireland's leading privately owned logistics company, takes delivery of a new fleet star, a shining new MAN TGX 26.640 IndividualAdorned with brightly polished alloy wheels, a rooftop lightbar, airhorns and painted in the company's standout orange livery, the new vehicle is set to make its presence known both within the company’s fleet and out on the road.
Tippers·3 min·16 May 2025SIX NEW TIPPERS PUT THOMPSONS IN THE LIME-LITE!Just put into service, six new tippers mark a significant advance for Kent – based Lime Logistics Ltd as they have all been specified with Thompsons’ lightest ever steel body, the Loadmaster X-Lite.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·16 May 2025Raghavendra Vaidya appointed as new Chief Information Officer of Daimler TruckRaghavendra Vaidya has been appointed as new Chief Information Officer of Daimler Truck. Effective June 1, 2025, he will lead the company's IT, driving innovation and growth across the organization. Vaidya succeeds Marcus Claesson, who will leave the company at his own request.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·16 May 2025New Mercedes-Benz Arocs for the Prague fire brigadeA new Mercedes-Benz Arocs was recently handed over to the volunteer fire brigade in the district of Zličín in Prague.
Transport & Logistics·6 min·17 May 2025Kässbohrer Presents 360 Degree Sustainability Vehicles at transport logistics 2025"Adhering to the motto “Enginuity”, “Engineering” paired with “Ingenuity”, Kässbohrer meets the unmet needs of all sectors of transport business.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·17 May 2025Fencing company boosts efficiency with new IsuzuNairn-based Nicoll’s Landscaping & Merchants has taken delivery of an Isuzu N75.190 with a custom-built Britt-Tip tipping body and stainless steel lockable tool box from local dealer Elgin Truck & Van Centre.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·20 May 2025Order books open for Volvo FH Aero Euro NCAP special editionVolvo Trucks has launched its first special edition model in the UK & Ireland for five years, with the Volvo FH Aero ‘Euro NCAP’ Special Edition, limited to only 30 examples.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·20 May 2025Hall of Fame: Struan Gille's Scania R 620We’re thrilled to welcome the next showstopper into our Hall of Fame - Gillie’s spectacular Scania R 620, a one-of-a-kind machine that’s been turning heads across Europe.
Truck Manufacturers·4 min·20 May 2025Owens Group, one of the UK's leading family-owned Transport, Warehousing and Distribution companies, choose MAN TGX for their new 156,500 square-foot Magor Gateway HubWales’s largest family-owned independent logistics, warehousing, pallet network, bulk haulage, and express home delivery company, Owens Group, has recently taken delivery of 20 new MAN TGX tractors.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·20 May 2025RH Commercial Vehicles unveils major investment in Northampton site with launch of new Red Category ADR Test LaneRH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV), one of the UK’s leading Renault Trucks and Isuzu Truck dealerships, specialising in sales, service and support, is excited to announce the opening of a new Red Category ADR ATF Lane at its Northampton branch.
