Truck

In 2024, new EU van sales increased by 8.3%, reaching 1,586,688 units, driven by positive results in all four key markets of Spain, Germany, France and Italy. Spain led with a 13.7% rise, followed by Germany at 8.4%, France at…

Buffaload has continued its transition to an all bio-LNG (liquified natural gas) truck fleet with the addition of 20 new Volvo FH Aero gas-powered 6×2 tractor units. The Huntingdon-based business has been running biomethane trucks since 2020 and has a…

Volvo customer Solstor UK has recorded notable fuel economy improvements after switching to I-Save-equipped trucks following a successful two-year trial. Since replacing 12 standard Volvo FH tractor units with the new vehicles in 2024, the haulier has noted significantly better…

Plant rental and sales operator Ardent Hire has taken delivery of the first of 12 new Volvo FMX 420 trucks with plant bodies to operate in its national fleet. Supplied on hire purchase deals, the rigids complete a major fleet…

Surrey arborists A Cut Above have taken delivery of three new 3.5-tonne Isuzu N35.125T long wheelbase Grafter chassis cabs to support the continued growth of its business. Mounted with custom arboriculture tipper bodies from Southern Vehicle Bodies, they include features…

Kirkby Skips has taken a huge step towards decarbonising its fleet of 18-tonne skiploaders with the delivery of five new Volvo FE Electric 4×2 rigids. The Liverpool-based firm opted to go down the electric route having been impressed with a…

MAN has launched its new eTGL 12-tonne lightweight electric distribution truck designed for urban logistics and able to fast charge in about 30 minutes. With a range of up to 146 miles, a payload of up to 6,600 kilograms, depending…

The first Volvo FH Aero in Wales has gone into service with Pontypool-based JP Bull Transport. The haulier’s Aero 500 6×2 tractor unit will carry out general haulage duties, including deliveries for one major supermarket chain, and join the firm’s…

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…