News on Rigid Trucks (40)

London-based James Removals has returned to Volvo Trucks for its latest fleet upgrade, acquiring a new FH 460 Globetrotter XL 6×2 rear-steer rigid. Supplied by Mark Reeves, Truck Sales Executive at MC Truck & Bus, the new arrival – a like-for-like replacement for a vehicle supplied by a rival marque – was selected following the…

The business group, Logistics UK is calling for a national review of truck stops in the UK. Th call comes on the back of the recently published ‘Lorry Drivers’ Facilities Survey Year 2 summary report’ by Transport Focus’, which shows increased dissatisfaction among HGV drivers regarding the quality of suitable stopping locations, and reveals a…

Innovative Protection for Vulnerable Road Users A new safety device, RotaRail®, is set to make a significant impact on road safety for commercial vehicles. Designed to prevent injuries to vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists, RotaRail® acts as an additional barrier, reducing the risk of individuals being caught under the wheels of passing…

Harrods has taken delivery of its first fully-electric DAF XD Electric 270 4×2 rigid at 20-tonne GVW. Supplied by long-standing rental and contract hire partner, Alltruck, the delivery will help Harrods to decarbonise its logistics operations serving London and the south of England. As part of an 18-month evaluation programme, Harrods has also placed an…

DAF Trucks is expanding its PACCAR body program that has already proven its value in the UK. The company’s New Generation XB series will now include a range of factory-fitted PACCAR bodies on the Continent. These high-quality bodies are engineered in-house to ensure integration with DAF’s XB range. The result: significantly shorter lead times and…

In addition to displaying a number of used trucks for sale, MAN is set to showcase a range of vehicles from the 3.5 tonne TGE through to the TGX tractor unit at Stoneleigh. And, for the first time on British soil show, MAN will unveil two new MAN models, the all-electric eTGS rigid in both…

The IVECO S-eWay Rigid is now officially on sale in the UK. Iveco claims that the S-eWay rigid has been engineered to be amongst the most adaptable in the market. Akin to the smaller eDaily, the IVECO S-eWay features a modular battery system that enables operators to specify the battery capacity that meets their duty…

BOC only started to buy specialist articulated flatbed trailers and rigid bodywork solutions from Tiger Trailers in 2023. Despite this relatively short period, the 59 vehicles supplied by the Cheshire manufacturer in Q1 2025 take the running total to 135. The most recent orders are made up of 29 trailers and 30 rigid solutions. Lorraine…

If you are an operator with a whole series of eight wheel tippers available to sell, then highlighting them on the front of the magazine will attract some attention. The trucks are high powered, 450HP, 2018 Scania P450 models with Thompsons Loadmaster Lite steel bodies complete with extra-long, heavy duty ram and Easy Sheet systems….

Scania UK has strengthened its long-standing relationship with Bidcorp UK by delivering the first of 165 new vehicles. The huge order made up of a mixture of 18-tonne P250 4×2 NA, 26-tonne P280 6×2 NA and tractor units, will see the foodservice group further strengthen its fleet. The trucks will be in service for the…

If you operate cement mixers and struggle to deliver in tight spaces from time to time, then the solution used by Radbournes could work for you. Read how they have achieved a 4m3 payload on an 18 tonne Iveco Eurocargo chassis. However, it is a genuine coincidence that Guest Truck & Van are advertising their…

This week we highlight the changing legislation regarding the monitoring of semi trailer braking systems. TIP have installed their BrakePlus system on 20,000 of their trailers, rather than having to manually check the operation on a manual roller brake test system. In other news, the new Volvo FH Aero is under test compared to the…

Plenty of used trucks and trailers for sale in this week’s edition of Truckpages magazine, from the box and curtainside rigid trucks from Chris Hodge to the 8×4 Scania and Volvo tippers on sale directly from operators, crane trucks from specialists Vehicle Loader Services plus details of all the upcoming auctions from Malcolm Harrison, Eddisons…

Another perfect application for a battery-operated truck. This time it will be used to transport TV production equipment around the London area. No problems with range anxiety and near silent operation mean that the truck is perfect for the job. With 69 trucks on the fleet, many of which are Volvos, this first electric Volvo…

Warehousing and distribution company Debach has introduced a new Volvo FE Electric into its operations. This electric truck replaces a similar diesel unit, thereby reducing carbon emissions within its 40-vehicle fleet. The 4×2 rigid truck will be used for pallet deliveries in and around Ipswich. It was ordered after a thorough analysis of the service…

Oxford-based Smith & Sons (Bletchington) has returned to Volvo Trucks for a new batch of Volvo FMX tippers, following the impressive fuel economy the customer has witnessed in similar vehicles delivered in 2022. Supplied by Ryan Masters, Transport Solutions Executive, Volvo Truck and Bus Centre South & East, the latest arrivals – which directly replace…

Increasing numbers of organisations involved in local deliveries are heading down the electric route. A prime example of this type of duty cycle is dray work – transporting beer to pubs. Asahi UK is a good example; the company has brought zero tailpipe delivery to its London operations by welcoming a Volvo FE Electric 4×2…

A different type of crane truck adorns this week’s front cover. You could almost be transported to the golden gate bridge in San Francisco when looking at the Avonmouth setting for the Scania P320 XT 6×4 grabloader. It’s a 2019 Euro 6 model with a Thompson tipping body and Palfinger Epsilon M125L crane and grab….

Calling all cabin transporters, here is a Euro 6, 8×2 DAF CF450 with a drawbar coupling and a Fassi F660RA HE-Dynamic, 6 extension, front mounted crane. It’s a 2019 model with a Space Cab and is available ready for work from MV Commercial. Check out their advert on the outside back cover for all the…

Mercedes-Benz Dealer eStar Truck & Van won back the business of Manchester-based Hadfields Transport, thanks to the combined efforts of ‘dynamic duo’ Amanda Sivori and Tom Aitken. Aftersales Business Development Manager Amanda and Truck Sales Consultant Tom worked together to put in place all the assurances the operator needed, and convince Managing Director Scott Langridge…