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Construction materials provider, Fox Group, based in Blackpool, has announced the acquisition of 100% of NMS Civil Engineering Limited, an established contractor in the Northwest with key activities in road planing, recycling, civil engineering and barriers. This acquisition, effective September 2025, marks another step in the Fox Group’s journey towards transforming the company into a…

Mercedes-Benz Trucks and long-term partner Econ Engineering have celebrated a major milestone with the handover of the 1,000th Mercedes-Benz Arocs gritter. The landmark vehicle – a striking Arocs in a celebratory blue livery – was supplied by Mercedes-Benz Trucks dealer Northside Truck & Van in Leeds. It features the latest Spargo gritter body, developed by…

As ever, there is tonnes of industry news in this week’s magazine – in addition to hundreds of trucks, trailers and vans for sale. With the decarbonisation of the UK’s transport fleet a hot topic, there are a couple of interesting features from TIP and Scania. Both companies are making inroads into decarbonisation, one through…

Blakedale, the UK based provider of HGV and traffic management vehicles, has announced a major expansion of its specialist vehicle build capabilities to support the Northgate Businesses Group. The move will extend bespoke vehicle services to Northgate Vehicle Hire and FridgeXpress customers, with a particular focus on vehicles above 3.5 tonnes. Supporting National Rental Growth…

Portadown-based logistics firm Manfreight has taken delivery of 100 new S.KO COOL semi-trailers from Schmitz Cargobull, reinforcing a long-standing partnership and bolstering its capacity for chilled and ambient goods distribution across the UK and Ireland. Decades of Partnership and Innovation Manfreight, which recently opened a cutting-edge warehouse at Belfast Harbour, has been purchasing Schmitz Cargobull…

East Midlands coal merchant John Smith (Melbourne) has expanded its fleet with the addition of a new Isuzu N35.125 Grafter, completing the company’s transition to an all-Isuzu lineup. Supplied by local dealer t.i.m Commercials, the new 3.5-tonne vehicle joins existing 6.5- and 7.5-tonne Isuzu trucks already in service. Tailored for Tight Deliveries The Grafter has…

Tonnes of news and features in this week’s magazine in addition to hundreds of used trucks for sale. Read about the efforts the RHA are making in influencing Government policy regarding payload allowances for electric commercial vehicles. on a similar subject, the SMMT tell us why we need more pace in the race to decarbonise…

Supporting the Shift to Sustainable Transport TIP is reporting strong uptake of its ‘try before you hire’ initiative for electric refrigerated trailers (e-reefers) in the UK. The scheme is designed to help temperature-controlled transport operators take meaningful steps towards decarbonisation by offering access to cutting-edge zero-emission technology on a trial basis. By partnering with leading…

Volvo Trucks has reinforced its enduring relationship with Campbell Contracts by supplying the Northern Ireland-based firm with a new Volvo FM 500 6×2 tag axle tractor unit. Plated for 65-tonne gross combination weight (GCW) operation, the vehicle joins a fleet of 40 commercial units operated by the plant hire, construction and utilities business. The new…

Major Fleet Investment in Temperature-Controlled Transport Tiger Trailers has begun supplying 49 newly built refrigerated trailers to Greencore, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of chilled, frozen and ambient convenience foods to major retail and food service customers. The order comprises 37 single-temperature and 12 dual-temperature units. In addition, Greencore has taken delivery of 19…

If you fancy your chances competing for the title of best truck mounted crane operator, then the challenge at Mac’s Trucks, highlighted on this week’s front cover should be of interest. In other news buyers of 75 tonne electric trucks have received a boost as Rightech’s Chinese-based truck has qualified for the Government’s plug-in grant,…

Conquest Deal Sees Isuzu Replace Previous Manufacturer Ilkeston-based utility contractor Trust Utility Management has expanded its fleet with the addition of two new Isuzu N75.190(E) tippers. Supplied by local dealer t.i.m. Commercials, the acquisition marks a conquest deal, with the Isuzu trucks replacing another manufacturer’s brand within the company’s 80-strong mixed commercial vehicle fleet. Fitted…

Celebrating the Launch of FASSI TECHNO F905/F1050 Cranes Mac’s Truck Sales is marking the arrival of the new FASSI TECHNO F905 and F1050 cranes with a major Open Day and Crane Operator Challenge at its Huddersfield facility. The event will feature three qualifying rounds and a grand final, inviting the UK’s most skilled crane truck…

BPI Asset Advisory was appointed to manage the multi-site asset disposal of Subscan UDS Limited on behalf of FRP Advisory and various major finance houses. The instruction, arising from the company’s administration, included a significant volume of drainage and surveying vehicles, plant, and workshop equipment—totalling 467 lots. This successful outcome, which achieved a hammer price…

Strategic Investment in Heavy Recovery Capability National breakdown and recovery specialist Alpha Recovery has taken delivery of its first Mercedes-Benz Arocs truck, supplied by Bell Truck and Van. The decision was driven by the vehicle’s outstanding performance, advanced technology, driver comfort, and engine braking capabilities. The high-spec Arocs joins Alpha Recovery’s growing fleet and is…

This week sees Peter Gilder demonstrating their range of four-year-old Scania XT tippers in stock. Gilders have a constant supply of these trucks – all with Easy Sheets and onboard weighers. Camera systems and passenger windows all help towards the DVS standard and London operation. Elsewhere in the magazine, check out more 8×4 tippers at…

Sparrow Recovery has taken delivery of a custom-built 120-tonne capacity Renault Trucks recovery vehicle—marking its second vehicle of this nature. The Renault Trucks C P8X4 13-litre Euro 6 chassis, delivering 520hp and 2,550Nm of torque, has been built to an extremely detailed and high-capacity specification, developed in close partnership with local Renault Trucks dealer Thompson…

Aberdeen-based Keenan Recycling has expanded its fleet with the addition of 10 new Iveco Eurocargo compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable transport and lower-emission food waste collections. With over 9 million tonnes of food wasted annually across the UK, Keenan has already diverted more than 50,000 tonnes of food waste from…

Road repair specialists pay attention to this week’s front cover as ND Brown demonstrate their hot boxes available for sale and for hire. Elsewhere in the magazine, other construction focused trucks are available – including a brand new DAF XD volumetric concrete mixer shown as truck of the week in the photo listings. As always,…

IAA, formerly SYNETIQ Auctions, has implemented a fleet of 21 new DAF XD and XB trucks to support growing volumes across the UK. The fleet delivery includes DAF XB 16-tonners which signals a strategic shift from 12-tonne GVW to address the growing challenges of electric car recoveries. IAA specialises in safe and environmentally responsible processing…