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Mac’s Truck Sales named exclusive UK on‑road Cranab dealer
Mac’s Truck Sales has been appointed as the exclusive UK dealer and installer for Cranab’s on‑road commercial vehicle cranes, giving the Yorkshire‑based bodybuilder nationwide rights to supply and mount the Swedish manufacturer’s heavy‑duty lifting equipment on road‑going trucks.
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HGV market down while zero emission uptake holds onto slim share
New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations fell by -14.7% in the second quarter of 2026, with 8,687 new trucks joining UK roads, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Logistics software ensures delivery boost for Shawfield Timber
Shawfield Timber is rolling out Podfather logistics software to “transform its customer experience.”
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Grilled in the Cafe: Your questions answered by DAF Trucks UK MD Nigel Beckett
DAF Trucks UK Managing Director Nigel Beckett is in the hot seat for Commercial Motor's latest Grilled in the Café episode, answering questions from readers and sharing his views on the topics shaping the road transport industry.
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H2Accelerate calls to maintain ambition for hydrogen refuelling infrastructure deployment in the AFIR review
The H2Accelerate collaboration has today published a new position statement calling on the European Commission to maintain its ambition for hydrogen refuelling station deployment in the upcoming review of the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation, required by 31 December 2026.
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TPN Appoints UK Network Director as Growth Drive Continues
The Pallet Network (TPN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Garland as its UK Network Director.
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Confidence crisis slows electric HGVs
Confidence in the business case for zero-emission HGVs remains low despite improving economics, according to new BVRLA research unveiled at RTX.
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Schmitz targets faster trailer turnarounds
Schmitz Cargobull is showcasing the S.BO PACE+ at RTX – a dry cargo box semi-trailer developed for parcel distribution and standard dry freight operations where fast turnaround times and maximum vehicle availability are essential.
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Metier Repower to Showcase UK's First Road-Legal Hydrogen Repowered Truck at RTX 2026
Metier Repower will showcase the UK's first road-legal hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2 ICE) repowered truck at Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2026, demonstrating a practical and scalable pathway to decarbonising heavy goods vehicles.
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Pelican backs Royal Mail eHGV trial
Pelican Engineering is exhibiting a Royal Mail-liveried Yutong 7.5-tonne electric truck at RTX, ahead of the vehicle's six-month trial on the company's fleet.
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AMS builds first 18-tonne S-Way recovery truck
AMS Recovery Trucks has expanded its product range with its first 18-tonne recovery vehicle built on an Iveco S-Way chassis.
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Atlas cranes prove winning combination
Bradfords Building Supplies has taken delivery of 18 new 15-tonne DAF XB trucks fitted with Wessex Vehicle Bodies flatbeds and Atlas 92.4 cranes – and has just struck a deal for another 17.
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New PM 83.5 SP heavy-duty knuckle-boom crane debuts at RTX 2026
Truck Hydraulics is giving the UK debut to the new PM 83.5 SP heavy-duty knuckle-boom crane at RTX.
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Reefer Trailer Centre thinks outside the box
Reefer Trailer Centre is demonstrating how refrigerated trailers can be adapted for specialist applications with a purpose-built Chereau trailer on its RTX stand.
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Colson builds on lightweight design
Established in 2021 as a division of Colson Transport, Colson Trailers offers a range of artic tipping trailers for aggregate, scrap and recycling applications.
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Bobby Franklin wins Commercial Motor Apprentice of the Year award 2026
Congratulations to Bobby Franklin who has been named Commercial Motor Apprentice of the Year award 2026
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EV Charging on the M42: Moto CHARGE launches at Tamworth services
Moto CHARGE has officially launched at Tamworth services on the M42, expanding the growing network of ultra-rapid EV chargers across UK motorways.
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Certas Energy Sets Standard With Customer Commitment To HVO Transition Ahead Of RTX
As businesses wrestle with the growing tension between climate ambition and commercial reality, Certas Energy has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with businesses on their energy transition journeys by expanding its Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) depot network to 32 sites.
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Royal Mail to Trial Yutong TE7 eHGV with Pelican Electric Trucks
Royal Mail is trialling Yutong’s TE7 electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV), in partnership with Pelican Electric Trucks, as it looks to expand the UK’s largest electric delivery fleet even further.
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NewPower showcases haulage offer as it announces new deal
Repowering expert NewPower has announced a new order for a converted diesel truck as it prepares to showcase its new haulage offer at this year’s Road Transport Expo.
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Euro NCAP reveals fatal flaws in trailer underrun safety that cost 400 lives every year
Hundreds of road deaths each year are caused by rear impact guards that offer inadequate protection to drivers and passengers in incidents with slowing or stationary trucks and trailers.
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Great First Day at RTX 2026 as King Unveils Two Major Product Launches
The opening day of RTX 2026 has been a fantastic success for the King team, with plenty of visitors joining us on our stand to see the latest innovations in highway safety and transport solutions.
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W J & J Green strengthens fleet compliance and maintenance management with AssetGo
Scottish agricultural and haulage business W J & J Green says it is benefiting from improved fleet compliance, maintenance oversight and operational visibility after implementing AssetGo’s fleet management and compliance software.
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MICHELIN CONNECTED FLEET EMPOWERS FLEET MANAGERS WITH ROLL OUT OF MICHELIN AI ASSISTANT
MICHELIN AI Assistant is now available to MICHELIN Connected Fleet’s UK customers within the commercial vehicle and passenger transport sectors, providing instant, actionable insights into crucial operational data.
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