European News
Bevan Group’s new French connection drives next-day bodies offer
UK-based operators of light tippers and dropsiders can take advantage of ultra-quick turnaround times on a comprehensive and well proven range of aluminium and steel bodywork by France’s foremost manufacturer JPM Group.
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Watling Street Truck Stop Redevelopment Opening Soon
We’re excited to announce that from February 23rd 2026 Certas will take over management of the Watling Street truck stop in St Albans, making it the first stage of our major Truckstop network expansion.
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Motus Commercials Drives Customer Service Improvements with Podfather Software
Motus Commercials, the UK’s largest DAF dealer group, is fuelling customer service improvements with an ePOD solution from Podfather.
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Fleete announces new 26 bay eHGV charging hub at Hams Hall Distribution Park
Fleete, a pioneering provider of fleet charging solutions, has announced that it has secured planning consent for a new 26 bay electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) shared charging hub at Hams Hall Distribution Park in Coleshill, near Birmingham.
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Volumech debuts two next-generation Cemen Tech volumetric concrete mixers
Volumech has announced the UK launch of the Cemen Tech CS2 and MS2 volumetric concrete mixers.
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Geotab Helps Reduce Fleet Risk with New AI-Powered GO Focus Pro Dash Cam
The GO Focus Pro delivers 360-degree visibility and predictive risk detection to prevent collisions and protect driver safety
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Merritts Strengthens Fleet with £400k Investment
As heavy machinery moving specialists, we have announced a major investment in our fleet with the addition of two brand-new Scania S 590 A6x2NB Highline tractor units, purpose-built to support the safe and efficient transport, movement, and installation of heavy industrial machinery across the UK and Europe.
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Convey Technology appoints Lee Oliver as New Business Development Director
Convey Technology has appointed Lee Oliver as New Business Development Director, supporting the next stage of the business’s development.
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Grey Fleet Checks from Logistics UK reduces risk for transport operators
Awareness over organisations’ legal responsibility regarding their “grey fleets”, employees’ private vehicles used for business travel, remains low, according to Logistics UK and it is launching Grey Fleet Checks as part of its compliance platform Vision.
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Blakedale Is Expanding to Scotland: New Branch Opening in Glasgow
We are thrilled to announce the opening of our newest branch in Glasgow on 28th January 2026. This milestone underlines our commitment to expanding our reach to customers across the UK and better serving the growing demand for traffic management, fleet solutions, and vehicle support services in Scotland and beyond.
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New commercial vehicle registrations: vans -8.8%, trucks -6.2%, buses +7.5% in 2025
The EU’s commercial vehicle market had a challenging year in 2025, with registrations falling across several major markets, a clear sign of the tough economic environment. The bus segment was the only exception.
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Construction vehicles and road safety: progress, but not enough
The latest STATS19 road collision data shows that while overall casualties involving construction-related vehicles have fallen slightly over the past five years, fatal and serious injuries among vulnerable road users (VRU) remain unacceptably high.
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The GRIDSERVE Electric Freightway is underway with two electric truck charging stations now open at Baldock and Exeter service stations
Electric cars feel pretty well established now. Your neighbour’s got one, your Mum’s got one. But electric trucks? The machines that keep Britain stocked, built and fed? They’re at the beginning of their electric chapter.
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Kai Woerner appointed cellcentric Managing Director (COO)
Kirchheim/Teck – cellcentric, the 50:50 fuel cell joint venture of Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group, announces a change in its management board. Since January 2026, Kai Wörner has entered the position as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Managing Director
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Warners Printers installs Axtec OnBoard across fleet
Warners Printers, the independent family-owned printing company celebrating its centenary year in 2026, has partnered with Axtec to install the axle weighing specialist’s OnBoard Load Indicators across its five-truck Mercedes fleet.
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Sustainable Event Design With Renault Trucks
Natalie Rawlings, Marketing Manager at Renault Trucks UK & Ireland, explains: “My Manager, Alex and I visited a Natural Green open day, and that’s really where it all started,” she recalls.
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Craig Douglas has stepped up to become our new UK Chief Executive Officer!
Commercial fleet services provider Fraikin has appointed Craig Douglas as its new UK CEO.
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Electric truck discounts extended with £18m boost
The Department for Transport (DfT) has extended its £120,000 discount on new electric trucks until March of this year, thanks to the introduction of an additional £18m.
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AMK Plant & Tipper Hire Ltd Strengthens Established Fleet with First New Truck Investment, Supported by MV Commercial and MV Asset Finance
AMK Plant & Tipper Hire Ltd has further strengthened its already substantial fleet with the addition of a brand-new DAF FAD XD450 Construction 8x4 tipper, marking the company’s first acquisition of a DAF tipper truck.
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DCS Group and XPO Logistics drive forward strategic partnership
New fleet investment and expanded logistics collaboration to support DCS Group´s long-term growth
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Fatality Could Have Been Prevented With Correct Forklift Inspection and Sign-Off
A delivery driver has tragically died in a forklift truck accident at a plant hire company depot in West Yorkshire, a devastating reminder of how avoidable workplace transport incidents still occur when equipment checks and safe systems of work fall short.
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Council approach on Weights and Dimensions: adoption leaves key gaps for zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) warns that, despite political efforts, today’s adoption of the Council’s general approach on Weights and Dimensions Directive falls short of what is needed to accelerate decarbonisation of the transport sector.
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Warehouse Injuries Spike Every January – and Most Are Preventable
As warehouse operations accelerate into the busy festive period, Midland Pallet Trucks is urging businesses to put safety at the forefront of their New Year priorities.
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New CEO takes the reins at Wrightbus
Zero-emission public transport leader Wrightbus today unveiled its new Chief Executive, who outlined his vision for global success.
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