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·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·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·2 min·2 June 2026Voltloader announces new senior appointmentsVoltloader has announced the appointment of two new senior team members.
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·29 May 2026Secure Valeting to Exhibit at Road Transport Expo 2026We’re delighted to announce that Secure Valeting will be exhibiting at Road Transport Expo 2026, taking place from 30 June to 2 July 2026.
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·2 min·28 May 2026Industry and workers call for urgent action to safeguard Europe’s commercial vehicle sectorCorporate leaders and workforce representatives from Europe’s truck and bus manufacturers have jointly written to the European Commission to raise the alarm over deteriorating competitiveness in the commercial vehicle sector, warning that without urgent and coordinated action, Europe risks losing production capacity, innovation capability, and industrial jobs.
European News·3 min·28 May 2026eFREIGHT Autonomous sets out next steps for UK autonomous HGV rollouteFREIGHT Autonomous, a consortium of experts in commercial vehicles and automotive technology led by Voltempo, has revealed the findings of a nine-month long study into autonomous heavy goods vehicles, identifying hub-to-hub trunking and intermodal shuttle operations as the most viable starting points for early UK deployment.
European News·5 min·27 May 2026Hutchinson Transport breaks into AdBlue distribution with GreenChem contract winHutchinson Transport has secured a multi-year contract with GreenChem Solutions, marking its first move into dedicated AdBlue distribution and a significant early milestone under the company’s new ownership.
European News·2 min·27 May 2026Simon Villanueva named as Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland's Director of New Truck SalesVolvo Trucks UK & Ireland has announced Simon Villanueva as Director of New Truck Sales.
European News·2 min·24 May 2026Waste carrier fined after depositing tonnes at illegal siteThe Devon waste carrier was fined £1,466 and told to pay back the economic benefit he realised by his illegal activity of £12,300.
European News·7 min·22 May 2026ISO 45001: A Monumental MilestoneAt Dennis Eagle and Terberg Matec UK, we consistently hold ourselves to an incredibly high standard, a fact that remains especially true for our Health and Safety team.
European News·3 min·22 May 2026DKV Mobility introduces charge card tailored for electric trucksDKV Mobility is launching a charge card designed specifically for transport operators running electric commercial vehicles.
European News·4 min·22 May 2026Mercedes-Benz Vans highlights hidden cost of vehicle downtimeMercedes-Benz Vans is highlighting the operational and human impact of vehicle downtime, as new research shows how quickly a van being taken off the road can affect service delivery, teams and revenue for UK businesses.
