• Government consults on zero-emission van sales targets

    Published On: Tuesday 18 August 2026

    The Department for Transport (DfT) has opened a consultation on the operation of the ZEV Mandate, which sets annual targets for the percentage of vans and cars sold that must [...]

  • RHA calls for drivers’ views on VRU detection systems

    Published On: Monday 17 August 2026

    The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has called for HGV drivers to share their real-world experience of onboard systems that detect nearby vulnerable road users (VRUs) with researchers from Loughborough University, [...]

  • Menzies Distribution Solutions adds electric Scanias to fleet

    Published On: Monday 17 August 2026

    Three new 42-tonne Scania tractor units are the first battery-electric trucks to join the fleet of Menzies Distribution Solutions (MDS) through the eFreight 2030 programme. The trucks are the first [...]

  • Together Housing boosts fleet safety with Exeros

    Published On: Monday 17 August 2026

    Together Housing, a major social landlord with over 38,000 homes in the north of England, has reportedly strengthened safety, operational efficiency and risk reduction through its new partnership with vehicle [...]

  • Prometeon tyres chosen for new Dakar Rally truck

    Published On: Friday 14 August 2026

    Prometeon Tyre Group, a global manufacturer of tyres for the commercial, agricultural and OTR sectors, is continuing its long-standing technical partnership with Czech rally truck manufacturer MM Technology, with Prometeon [...]

  • Goggins Transport opts for Mercedes-Benz Actros ProCabin tractors

    Published On: Friday 14 August 2026

    Goggins Transport, the UK and Ireland-based general haulage business, has enhanced its fleet with the addition of 11 new, high-specification Mercedes-Benz Actros ProCabin Big 510hp tractor units, with a further [...]

  • Wireless Stertil-Koni lifts for Roger’s Truck Services

    Published On: Thursday 13 August 2026

    Runcorn-based Roger’s Truck Services has invested in a new set of mobile column vehicle lifts from Stertil-Koni, ensuring its workshop is well equipped to provide truck and trailer servicing for [...]

  • RTX Scotland 2026 to be ‘bigger and better’

    Published On: Thursday 13 August 2026

    Organisers of RTX Scotland say the event will return to Glasgow’s Scottish Event Campus (SEC) on 18-19 November 2026 with a significantly expanded exhibition, longer opening hours and enhanced networking [...]

  • VARTA adds value with truck battery installation manuals

    Published On: Wednesday 12 August 2026

    Energy storage specialist Clarios will promote a new service offering for the independent aftermarket (IAM) under its VARTA Automotive brand at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026: vehicle-specific installation manuals for batteries in [...]