European News·2 min·29 April 2026Man who defrauded firm out of £700k jailedA man who defrauded the company he worked for out of £700,000 has been jailed.
European News·3 min·29 April 2026Bartrums Haulage powers up with Voltempo supported by Depot Charging Scheme fundingVoltempo has delivered a high-power charging solution for Bartrums Haulage at its Eye, Suffolk headquarters, enabling the operator to scale its electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) fleet.
European News·2 min·28 April 2026Convey celebrates 10 years supporting UK fleet complianceConvey Technology is marking its 10-year anniversary this year, celebrating a decade of supporting transport operators with driver and vehicle compliance management and reaching an important milestone in the company’s development.
European News·5 min·28 April 2026Transport researchers use DHL data to simulate zero carbon freight on the M1Scientists are building the UK’s first simulation of a delivery truck’s journey from London to East Midlands Airport as part of decarbonisation research that will investigate what electric vehicle charging points are needed along the M1 motorway.
European News·3 min·27 April 2026Just 9% of operators see business case for zero emission HGVs, warns BVRLA Outlook 2026The BVRLA has published its HGV Outlook 2026 report, highlighting a sector under sustained pressure as it balances rising costs, cautious confidence and the realities of decarbonisation.
European News·5 min·25 April 2026EV Industry Calls for VAT Reform on Public Charging to Address Cost DisparityElectric vehicle industry leaders are calling on the UK Government to reduce VAT on public charging, warning that the current tax structure is creating cost inequalities for drivers without access to home charging.
European News·3 min·25 April 2026DAF Trucks celebrates Q1 EV market leadership with new plug-in finance dealsDAF Trucks has proudly assumed the position of EV truck market leader for Q1 2026, following a positive start to the year for electric vehicle sales.
European News·2 min·25 April 2026National Highways launches first-response training for commercial driversNational Highways has launched new post-collision response modules that it wants commercial fleet operators to integrate into their training to support drivers if they are first on the scene at a crash.
European News·2 min·24 April 2026Utranazz Ultradrive electric retrofit: fuel and noise gains for concrete mixer fleetsUtranazz has launched Ultradrive, an electric retrofit that powers concrete mixer drums with the truck engine switched off, cutting on-site energy use by up to 70% and reducing noise and emissions.
European News·2 min·24 April 2026HGV driver disqualified after drug driving collision in GraysA lorry driver has had his licence revoked after admitting drug driving following a collision in Grays.
European News·2 min·23 April 2026SM UK partners with Reed Boardall on major fleet safety contractSM UK Announces Fleet Safety Partnership with Reed Boardall
European News·3 min·23 April 2026ZF Enables Continuous Software Update Compliance for the Era of Software‑Defined TrailersWith July 7, 2026, UNECE R156 deadline fast approaching, trailer OEMs are increasingly turning to ZF — the first ISO 24089 certified Tier-1 supplier to the trailer industry — and its modular SUMS Service Suite to establish tools and processes for safe, secure, and audit-ready software updates to achieve sustainable, compliance at an accelerated pace.
European News·3 min·23 April 2026JAGA Brothers boosts uptime with Michelin tyre strategySwitching to a Michelin tyre policy has delivered a sharp reduction in costs and downtime for Welsh operator JAGA Brothers, with monthly tyre spend down by a third.
European News·3 min·23 April 2026M&S to Expand Low-Emission Heavy Goods Vehicle Fleet - Taking Delivery of New Bio-CNG Trucks Throughout 2026Marks & Spencer (M&S) today announced plans to further reduce transport emissions by further deploying biomethane-powered trucks.
European News·4 min·22 April 2026Truck industry urges technology-open transition as ZEV uptake stallsThe government is being urged to ensure Britain’s heavy goods vehicle (HGV) operators have access to every available technology to cut carbon emissions.
European News·2 min·22 April 2026FUSO Canter 3.5‑tonne fleet: access, loading and branding gains for arboristsJack Cotterill Tree Services has renewed its fleet with three FUSO Canter 3c13 3.5‑tonne trucks supplied by Mertrux Truck & Van’s Derby branch and fitted by Brooks Engineering with high‑sided tipper bodies and large lockable toolboxes for arboricultural work.
European News·3 min·21 April 2026Esher Scaffolding opts for Axtec OnBoard for truck fleetEsher Scaffolding has invested in Axtec’s OnBoard Load Indicators across its fleet, adding an extra element of safety and compliance to its operation.
European News·4 min·21 April 2026HZ Logistics invests in Durite Driver Monitoring System to enhance driver safety and wellbeingHZ Logistics has invested in a Driver Monitoring System (DMS) from Durite as part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing driver safety and wellbeing, equipping its fleet with advanced AI-powered in-cab technology designed to detect and help prevent driver fatigue and distraction.
European News·9 min·21 April 2026Defining the new fuel cell standard in heavy-duty applications: cellcentric unveils BZA375cellcentric, the home of advanced heavy-duty fuel cell systems, officially launches its innovative, next-generation product under its official product name: BZA375.
