Truck

Tesco is introducing its first 100% electric 18-tonne truck, a Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide, that is eligible to operate in London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone and Congestion Charge Zone without incurring charges. The new refrigerated vehicle is currently delivering…

An Essex-based construction materials distributor has acquired two new Mercedes-Benz Econic trucks that will provide enhanced visibility when driving on the streets of London. Gold Fish Transport’s new 26-tonne and 16-tonne gross weight trucks – the company’s first two Mercedes-Benz…

Milton Keynes-based T Christie & Son Transport has taken delivery of a special edition Individual Lion S 26.510 MAN TGX truck. Managed by the father and son partnership, Tony and Paul Christie, T Christie & Son Transport’s new 510hp Lion…

Foodservice wholesaler Bidfood has taken delivery of an all-electric Fuso eCanter to deliver to customers in central London, as it plans to meet tighter urban emissions restrictions. The 7.5-tonne vehicle, based at the company’s depot in Battersea, is fitted with…

Carlsberg has acquired two fully electric HGVs in a trial at two of its UK depots which could provide pubs with 10,000 freshly brewed pints in a day. The two fully electric Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide models, weighing 26…

A North West renewable energy supplier has put its first ever truck on the road – a new crane-equipped Volvo FH 460 – to help it keep pace with growing demand. Think Hire will use the new 8×2 rear-steer rigid…

Electric and hydrogen truck pioneer Tevva has launched a hydrogen fuel cell-supported HGV to be manufactured, designed and mass produced in the UK. The Tilbury-headquartered scale-up’s 7.5-tonne hydrogen electric truck, which has a fuel cell system provided by Loop Energy,…

Samworth Brothers has received new New Generation MAN TGX tractor units as it aims to improve fuel efficiency, uptime and drivers’ experience. The major food manufacturer’s temperature-controlled distribution specialist, Samworth Brothers Supply Chain, has taken delivery of two TGX 26.470…

Bulk powder and liquid specialist Abbey Logistics has taken delivery of seven New Generation DAF tractor units as part of its ongoing fleet replenishment programme. The new XF 450 FTP trucks, as well as four previous generation XFs joining Abbey…

Tiger Trailers has designed, manufactured and delivered 40 articulated box van trailers for Primark as part of its new 3PL partnership with Wincanton. The Cheshire-based trailer manufacturer’s production teams and lines worked tirelessly over a three month period to produce…