Truck Manufacturers·4 min·17 May 2023Chivas Brothers and Volvo Trucks unveil Scotland's first all-electric tractor unit to transport country's biggest exportChivas Brothers, one of Scotland’s leading Scotch whisky producers and makers of Chivas Regal and The Glenlivet, has today announced the delivery into service of Scotland's first on-road all-electric tractor unit in partnership with electromobility market leader Volvo Trucks.
Truck Manufacturers·5 min·18 May 2023The Drinks Club raises a toast to its first electric Mercedes-Benz eActrosOne of the first all-electric Mercedes-Benz heavy trucks to take to the UK’s roads is now in service with London-based premium beverage supplier The Drinks Club.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·19 May 2023Robust reliability sees O'Gara welcome four new Volvo FMX tippersManchester-based O’Gara has added four new Volvo FMX 420 8x4 rigid tippers to its fleet. The business – which specialises in demolition, muckaway and the supply of aggregates and soils – opted for the Swedish manufacturer due to the FMX’s proven reliability, comfort and driving performance.
Truck Manufacturers·4 min·20 May 2023Ashcourt Group rolls out its first fully electric skip loadersThe Ashcourt Group UK has taken delivery of its first two fully electric 18 tonne Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide skip loaders, supplied by Thompson Commercials.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·20 May 2023Nikola Corporation Announces Date for CEO Fireside Chat and Q&A Platform for Stockholders with Michael Lohscheller“Fireside Chat” and Q&A session for stockholders with CEO Michael Lohscheller on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT).
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·23 May 2023Volvo receives record order for up to 1,000 electric trucksVolvo Trucks has signed a letter of intent to sell 1,000 electric trucks between now and 2030 to Holcim, one of the world’s largest building solution providers.
Truck Manufacturers·6 min·23 May 2023Sustainably Made in Europe - Daimler Truck Subsidiary FUSO celebrates start of production of the Next Generation eCanterMore powerful, more efficient, longer range – plus a wide variety of applications and CO2-neutral in driving operation: this is the essence of the Next Generation eCanter from FUSO.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·25 May 2023Econ on a charge with new multi-role electric gritterEcon Engineering has today launched a versatile new electric gritter truck which can be operated year-round, thanks to a range of demountable body options which allow it to seamlessly switch between fleet roles, all whilst ensuring zero-tailpipe emissions.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·25 May 2023RK Trucks Centre, with bases in Carryduff and Dungannon, opens a new chapter.MAN Truck & Bus Ltd.’s franchised partner for Northern Ireland, RK Trucks Centre, will change ownership from the 22nd of May and become part of Diamond Trucks Ltd who in turn is owned by the Setanta Vehicle Group in Dublin.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·25 May 2023Nikola Stockholders Vote Now FOR Proposal 2!The HYLA brand, encourages ALL stockholders to VOTE NOW for Proposal 2, which would allow Nikola to increase its authorized number of shares of common stock.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·26 May 2023PGT Trucking, Nikola and Nucor Partner to Launch Clean Energy Supply Chain InitiativePGT Trucking, Inc., a leader in flatbed transportation, delivered its inaugural shipment of low-greenhouse-gas steel via Nikola’s Class 8 battery-electric vehicle from Nucor’s new Brandenburg, KY plant to a nearby fabricator, as part of its sustainable shipping solutions program.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·26 May 2023DAF Trucks Starts The Future At Major UK Ride & Drive EventThree-week event at UTAC Millbrook attracts almost 2,000 customers and stakeholders
Truck Manufacturers·5 min·26 May 2023City West Commercials teams up with Scarab to create stunning Mercedes-Benz Atego sweeperMercedes-Benz Truck Dealer City West Commercials has joined forces with leading sweeper manufacturer Scarab to build a one-of-a-kind demonstrator vehicle.
Truck Manufacturers·5 min·31 May 2023Hydrogen trucking on the road to success with 150 fuel cell trucks and 29 hydrogen refueling stations for roll-out under the H2Accelerate collaborationThe H2Accelerate collaboration has today published the latest in a series of whitepapers in support of the use of hydrogen for long-haul trucking in Europe.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·1 June 2023McGimpsey moves ahead with new Mercedes-Benz Actros from MBNI Truck & VanSix years after buying its last Mercedes-Benz tractor unit, Northern Ireland-based McGimpsey Removals returned ‘home’ to the three-pointed star for its latest purchase.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·2 June 2023Nikola CEO Answers Stockholder Questions and Addresses Future in Fireside ChatCapital-intensive business requires tough decisions, focus on streamlining and increasing positive momentum
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·2 June 2023Pegasus take a skip into the future with new Volvo FE ElectricStourbridge-based Pegasus Skip Hire has added a new Volvo FE Electric to its fleet – the first electric skiploader Volvo Trucks has delivered into operation in the UK.
Truck Manufacturers·1 min·2 June 2023Scania UK launches new truck buying serviceScania UK launches ‘We buy any Scania’ buying service The free, no-obligation valuation gives owners a third way to sell their vehicle
Truck Manufacturers·1 min·2 June 2023Magtec Launch Into The Trucking World!Magtec well & truly launched this year to the world of trucking.
