Truck Manufacturers
Official press releases from all European heavy commercial vehicle manufacturers. Keep up to date with the latest truck industry news and insight from all the major truck brands.
Electric trucks in use: DB Schenker puts the first ten of 150 MAN eTrucks into service
DB Schenker, one of the world's leading logistics service providers and market leader in European land transport, took delivery of the first ten MAN long-distance electric trucks directly from the MAN Truck & Bus plant in Munich to join its fleet.
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Expansion of delivery centre for refrigerated and box body semi-trailers at the Vreden site
Schmitz Cargobull, Europe’s leading manufacturer of semi-trailers, and the Mayor of Vreden, Dr Tom Tenostendarp, are delighted that planning permission has been granted for an extension to Schmitz Cargobull’s delivery area for refrigerated and box body semi-trailers at the company’s site in Vreden (Germany).
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Wrightbus launches new brand RIGHTECH
Zero emission bus pioneer Wrightbus has taken the wraps off four new EV products as it laid out its plans to become a global transport leader, providing affordable options for operators to instantly decarbonise their fleets.
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Nooteboom Introduces New Generation Mega Windmill Trailer XXL for a Greater Variety of Loads
The Dutch trailer manufacturer, Nooteboom, has introduced a new trailer designed for moving wind turbine components. .
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S & T Buckley Livestock returns to Volvo for new FH tridem
S & T Buckley Livestock is reaping the rewards of its new Volvo FH 540 8x2 rear steer Tridem rigid fitted with specialist Pezzaioili livestock bodywork.
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Myers Transport hails Renault Trucks' Turbo Compound as "Game Changer"
Myers Transport has taken delivery of its first Renault Trucks T High Turbo Compound vehicle, a move that’s being signalled as a game-changer by the Aylesford-based company.
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New 7.5-tonners for Stapleton’s Tyre Services
National tyre distributor, Stapleton’s Tyre Services, has taken delivery of the first of 30 new Isuzu N75.190(E) rigids, maintaining its 100% commitment to Isuzu Truck’s 7.5-tonne range, after switching from another manufacturer in 2007.
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First e-reefer powered by solar, battery, and recuperation energy through a three-party partnership
TIP Group is partnering with SolarEdge e-Mobility and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Transport Europe GmbH to launch a unique solar-powered e-reefer with energy recuperation axle.
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Marshall Fleet Solutions chill out with New MAN TGEs
Marshall Fleet Solutions, the long-established supplier of Thermo King and Frigoblock refrigeration units in the UK, has just added 59 new MAN TGE vans to its nationwide customer service fleet.
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Get your free ticket today for Road Transport Expo 2025
Road Transport Expo (RTX) will be bringing its winning ‘all about the truck’ formula back to NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire from 24-26 June.
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Eurocargo CNG wins prestigious Sustainable Truck of the Year award
The Eurocargo CNG has been crowned Sustainable Truck of the Year in the Distribution category due to its versatile and sustainable features.
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SKF, Scania, and LOTS Group Collaborate on Electrification – Launching One of Europe’s Longest BEV Routes
SKF and LOTS Group announce a collaboration to advance sustainable logistics by establishing one of Europe’s longest routes for battery-electric vehicles (BEV).
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Twenty new FH Aero Gas-Powered trucks steer Buffaload closer to its green ambitions
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 6x2 tractor units.
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Bridgestone Completes Flagship Ecopia Long-haul Tyre Range with Launch of Trailer Axle, Helping Fleets Reduce Fuel Consumption and Carbon Emissions
Trailer tyre added to Bridgestone’s Ecopia tyre line
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Amazon places its largest-ever order of electric heavy trucks
The zero-exhaust emission vehicles, from Mercedes-Benz Trucks, are expected to transport more than 350 million packages every year.
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Truline Completes Renewal of 109 Vehicles with Prohire
In a major fleet renewal programme, specialist B2B parcel carrier, Truline, has upgraded 109 vehicles of its 500-strong fleet with its trusted fleet provider for over 16 years, Prohire and its alternative fuels division Progreen.
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Renault Trucks announces structural and leadership changes to Retail organisation, Renault Truck Commercials
Today, Renault Trucks UK and Ireland, announced significant structural and leadership changes to its Renault Truck Commercials Retail organisation.
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M&S TAKES ANOTHER STEP TOWARDS NET ZERO WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF 85 LOWER EMISSION VEHICLES TO ITS SUPPLY CHAIN
Marks & Spencer has announced the introduction of 85 lower emission vehicles to its supply chain logistics fleet.
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Wynnstay plc adds more Renault Trucks to fleet
Wynnstay plc, a leading supplier of agricultural products and services, has added eight Renault Trucks C440 Off Road, two tridems and six 8x4s, to its 96-strong HGV fleet, with an additional tridem on order based on the performance of these first vehicles.
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DFDS and Hypnos Beds rest easy with two new Volvo FM electrics
Hypnos Beds has taken a significant step toward decarbonising its commercial vehicle fleet by replacing two existing diesel trucks with new Volvo FM Electrics, introduced via its transport and logistics partner DFDS.
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New SDC trailers for Worldwide Flight Services
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has taken delivery of 29 new SDC rollerbed trailers from Asset Alliance Group to bolster its freight handling operations.
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TIP Group supports P&O Ferrymasters with refurbishment of 304 trailers
TIP’s collaboration with P&O Ferrymasters to refurbish 304 trailers
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First Isuzu for Llandaff Laminates
Cardiff-based Llandaff Laminates has purchased its first Isuzu from local dealer Commercial Motors (Wales), citing the impressive three-tonne payload capacity of its new N75.190 as key, as the business looks to improve the efficiency of its customer deliveries.
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The Motor Transport Awards are open for entries
Enter the 2025 Motor Transport Awards to be in with a chance of seeing your company name up in lights
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