European News·2 min·12 February 2026Our new HAMMAR is the first of it's kind in the UK!We have recently added a new HAMMAR container lift to our fleet - the first of its kind to operate in the UK.
European News·2 min·11 February 2026Convey Technology appoints Lee Oliver as New Business Development DirectorConvey Technology has appointed Lee Oliver as New Business Development Director, supporting the next stage of the business’s development.
European News·1 min·10 February 2026We’re pleased to welcome the first of our 2026 fleet replacements, the 530 GigaSpace ProCabin trucks, into operationHPH begins 2026 fleet renewal with Actros ProCabin delivery
European News·3 min·4 February 2026Grey Fleet Checks from Logistics UK reduces risk for transport operatorsAwareness over organisations’ legal responsibility regarding their “grey fleets”, employees’ private vehicles used for business travel, remains low, according to Logistics UK and it is launching Grey Fleet Checks as part of its compliance platform Vision.
European News·2 min·31 January 2026Blakedale Is Expanding to Scotland: New Branch Opening in GlasgowWe are thrilled to announce the opening of our newest branch in Glasgow on 28th January 2026. This milestone underlines our commitment to expanding our reach to customers across the UK and better serving the growing demand for traffic management, fleet solutions, and vehicle support services in Scotland and beyond.
European News·3 min·30 January 2026New commercial vehicle registrations: vans -8.8%, trucks -6.2%, buses +7.5% in 2025The EU’s commercial vehicle market had a challenging year in 2025, with registrations falling across several major markets, a clear sign of the tough economic environment. The bus segment was the only exception.
European News·2 min·29 January 2026Construction vehicles and road safety: progress, but not enoughThe latest STATS19 road collision data shows that while overall casualties involving construction-related vehicles have fallen slightly over the past five years, fatal and serious injuries among vulnerable road users (VRU) remain unacceptably high.
European News·4 min·27 January 2026The GRIDSERVE Electric Freightway is underway with two electric truck charging stations now open at Baldock and Exeter service stationsElectric cars feel pretty well established now. Your neighbour’s got one, your Mum’s got one. But electric trucks? The machines that keep Britain stocked, built and fed? They’re at the beginning of their electric chapter.
European News·2 min·24 January 2026AM Phillip Returns to Aberdeen with Landmark New Manufacturer Authorised Sales and Aftersales Centre for MAXUS and StellantisAM Phillip is proud to announce a major milestone in its continued growth with the opening of a brand-new branch in Aberdeen, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to customers across the North East of Scotland.
European News·2 min·20 January 2026Kai Woerner appointed cellcentric Managing Director (COO)Kirchheim/Teck – cellcentric, the 50:50 fuel cell joint venture of Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group, announces a change in its management board. Since January 2026, Kai Wörner has entered the position as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Managing Director
European News·3 min·15 January 2026Warners Printers installs Axtec OnBoard across fleetWarners Printers, the independent family-owned printing company celebrating its centenary year in 2026, has partnered with Axtec to install the axle weighing specialist’s OnBoard Load Indicators across its five-truck Mercedes fleet.
European News·5 min·13 January 2026Sustainable Event Design With Renault TrucksNatalie Rawlings, Marketing Manager at Renault Trucks UK & Ireland, explains: “My Manager, Alex and I visited a Natural Green open day, and that’s really where it all started,” she recalls.
European News·1 min·10 January 2026Craig Douglas has stepped up to become our new UK Chief Executive Officer!Commercial fleet services provider Fraikin has appointed Craig Douglas as its new UK CEO.
European News·2 min·7 January 2026Electric truck discounts extended with £18m boostThe Department for Transport (DfT) has extended its £120,000 discount on new electric trucks until March of this year, thanks to the introduction of an additional £18m.
European News·3 min·19 December 2025AMK Plant & Tipper Hire Ltd Strengthens Established Fleet with First New Truck Investment, Supported by MV Commercial and MV Asset FinanceAMK Plant & Tipper Hire Ltd has further strengthened its already substantial fleet with the addition of a brand-new DAF FAD XD450 Construction 8x4 tipper, marking the company’s first acquisition of a DAF tipper truck.
European News·2 min·16 December 2025DCS Group and XPO Logistics drive forward strategic partnershipNew fleet investment and expanded logistics collaboration to support DCS Group´s long-term growth
European News·2 min·12 December 2025Fatality Could Have Been Prevented With Correct Forklift Inspection and Sign-OffA delivery driver has tragically died in a forklift truck accident at a plant hire company depot in West Yorkshire, a devastating reminder of how avoidable workplace transport incidents still occur when equipment checks and safe systems of work fall short.
European News·2 min·5 December 2025Council approach on Weights and Dimensions: adoption leaves key gaps for zero-emission heavy-duty vehiclesThe European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) warns that, despite political efforts, today’s adoption of the Council’s general approach on Weights and Dimensions Directive falls short of what is needed to accelerate decarbonisation of the transport sector.
European News·2 min·3 December 2025Warehouse Injuries Spike Every January – and Most Are PreventableAs warehouse operations accelerate into the busy festive period, Midland Pallet Trucks is urging businesses to put safety at the forefront of their New Year priorities.
