Truck Manufacturers·3 min·20 March 2025Co-op Showcases Sustainability Benefits of New Carrier Transicold Supra HE 11 MT in First UK TrialAs part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing sustainability across its temperature-controlled commercial vehicle fleet, Co-op has successfully completed the first UK trial of the new Carrier Transicold Supra® High Efficiency (HE) 11 Multi-Temperature (MT) truck refrigeration unit.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·19 March 2025Mandata partners with Optimize to unlock greater efficiencies through AI Route OptimisationLeading Newcastle-based Transport Management System (TMS) software provider Mandata (Management and Data Services) Ltd, has partnered with AI route optimisation specialist Optimize, to give road haulage operators in the UK and Ireland, access to the latest AI – powered route optimisation, in one software platform.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·19 March 2025BetterFleet Lands $15M to Accelerate Global Adoption of Breakthrough AI-Enabled EV Charging Management for FleetsAI-driven platform for optimized fleet planning, charging, and operations set to scale internationally as BetterFleet closes Series A with leading venture firms
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·19 March 2025Recycling Partnership fleet comes of age with 21st Mercedes-Benz EconicSussex-based waste management specialist The Recycling Partnership has completed its transformation to an all-Mercedes-Benz Econic fleet of 21 refuse collection vehicles, with the arrival of two new chassis from Dealer SAGA Truck and Van.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·18 March 2025Construction industry must do more to protect vulnerable road users says CLOCSThe latest STATS19 road collision data reveals a stubbornly high toll of deaths and injuries among pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists involved in crashes with vehicles typically used in construction.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·18 March 2025Exeter Window Store goes electric with Renault TrucksDevon-based uPVC superstore, Exeter Window Store, has taken delivery of its first-ever electric van, a Renault Trucks E-Tech Trafic Red EDITION.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·18 March 2025100% UPTIME – RR DAVIES LTD SHOWS WHY SOUTH WALES IS GETTING HOOKED ON HARSHRR Davies has taken delivery of a new 450hp 8x4 DAF XD mounted with a Harsh HH26 hookloader body.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·18 March 2025IVECO to provide 100 new S-Way heavy duty trucks to RTSRTS, a German transport solutions company, has placed an order for 100 new IVECO S-Way Model Year 2024 vehicles, which will be used for national system transport with leading parcel services, collective consignment organizations, and in beverage logistics.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·14 March 2025Ten new Volvo FH Aeros take fuel figures to infinity and beyondInfinity Container Logistics has taken delivery of 10 Volvo FH Aero 6x2 tractor units, with the new arrivals already outperforming all other trucks on the company’s fleet in terms of fuel efficiency.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·13 March 2025Michelin tyre policy reduces downtime for David Bratt & SonsCheadle Hulme-based haulier David Bratt & Sons said it has drastically reduced downtime across its fleet of commercial vehicles since switching to an exclusive Michelin tyre policy.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·12 March 2025New 11 tonne Isuzu for Chalford Building SuppliesCotswold-based Chalford Building Supplies has taken delivery of a new 11-tonne Isuzu F110.240(E) rigid truck from local dealer AK Commercials, continuing a long-standing relationship between the two companies which began in 2011.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·12 March 2025Ford Trucks and IVECO sign Joint Development Agreement for new heavy-duty truck cabinFord Trucks, the heavy commercial brand of Ford Otosan, and IVECO, the brand of Iveco Group N.V. (EXM: IVG) that designs, manufactures and markets light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles, today announce the signing of a binding Joint Development Agreement (JDA) for the design and engineering of a new cabin for heavy-duty trucks.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·11 March 2025All DAF trucks lead to TurnersMajor DAF fleet operator, Turners (Soham) Ltd., has become one of the first DAF customers in the UK to take delivery of models from the market-leading truck manufacturer’s full range of vehicles.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·7 March 2025Havwoods' new Volvo FH 8x2 tridem rigid makes a bold statementTimber flooring and surfaces specialist Havwoods has placed a new 32-tonne Volvo FH 8x2 Tridem Globetrotter XL rigid into service to help the business keep pace with its growing demand.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·7 March 2025Schmitz Cargobull is increasing prices for all vehicle typesSchmitz Cargobull, Europe's leading semi-trailer manufacturer, is to increase its prices by three to five per cent by product group.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·6 March 2025Model of iconic DAF building showcased at DAF MuseumThe DAF Museum in Eindhoven has unveiled an impressive new addition to its extensive collection of vintage vehicles and company-related artefacts; a highly detailed scale model of the company’s historic main building.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·6 March 2025A New Era in Heavy Commercial Vehicles with Ecotorq GEN2 Exclusive to F-MAX and F-LINEFord Trucks, one of the leading brands of the heavy commercial vehicle industry, is launching the new generation Ecotorq GEN2 engine developed with state-of-the-art engineering solutions.
Truck Manufacturers·4 min·6 March 2025Powering the UK’s Electric Transport Transition: Milence opens its first UK charging hub in ImminghamMilence, the joint venture between Daimler Truck, TRATON GROUP, and Volvo Group, has officially launched its first UK public charging hub in Immingham, marking a significant stride towards decarbonising heavy-duty transport.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·5 March 2025DAF reaches milestone of 10,000 XB distribution trucksDAF Trucks has produced its 10,000th New Generation DAF XB truck at its Leyland facility in the UK. Maxi Haulage Ltd., headquartered in Irvine, Scotland, was delighted to take delivery of the milestone vehicle.
