Truck

The 2024 British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) is currently in the middle of a spectacular calendar of events, featuring racing at iconic circuits such as Brands Hatch, Pembrey, Thruxton, Donington Park and Snetterton, as well as Le Mans in France.…

The first IVECO X-Way UK recovery truck has gone into service with Newport-based Walls Truck Services with the help of bodybuilder Roger Dyson. Supplied by Sherwood Truck and Van, the X-Way 6×2 was sent by Roger Dyson to its heavy-duty…

R Swain and Sons has put a new Volvo FM Electric 4×2 tractor unit into operation, working exclusively on its contract with CPI Books. The haulier currently supplies CPI with a transport and delivery solution for 120,000 tonnes of printed…

Insulation supplier Galaxy Insulation and Dry Lining has taken delivery of two Volvo FE Electric 6×2 rigids as part of the business’ continuing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. The new arrivals are direct replacements for similarly sized diesel trucks.…

Isuzu UK has unveiled its D-Max Arctic Trucks AT37 at the CV Show, a vehicle designed to tackle the toughest of conditions. The vehicle represents a collaboration between Isuzu UK and Arctic Trucks, a company renowned for its expertise in…

Kent-based Castledene Transport has taken delivery of a Volvo FH 500 with I-Save Globetrotter XL 6×2 tractor unit, sporting a special livery to celebrate its 45th anniversary. Supplied by MC Truck & Bus, the truck joins a 40-strong commercial vehicle…

Lancashire disposal and recycling specialist Lostock Skip Hire has taken delivery of four new Renault Trucks, the first to join its 30-strong fleet. A total of two C440 8×4, one D12 Low 4×2 and one D18 High 4×2 will operate…

Devon haulage firm Wains Transport says it is happy with the fuel efficiency from its latest Mercedes-Benz Actros L tractor unit. The new arrival is a highly specified Actros L 2553, delivered by Dealer City West Commercials. It has a…

Family-run Bacton Transport has added 11 new Scania trucks to its fleet, citing fuel efficiency, back-up and reliability as key factors behind the decision. Supplied by dealer TruckEast, the new Scanias will be based at Bacton Transport’s head office in…

MAN Truck & Bus has partnered with the US specialist for automated driving systems Plus as it looks to accelerate its development of driverless trucks. The agreement is part of an overarching development partnership with regards to automated driving between…