Daimler Truck snaps up the eStar dealer network

Daimler Truck AG has taken over eStar Truck & Van Ltd, marking its first step into operating its own retail network in the UK, writes Peter Brown. The acquisition adds six locations in the northwest to Daimler Truck’s directly managed network, which include sites...

Currie sees domestic contract mitigate the international drop-off

New contracts secured by Currie European Transport outweighed a slight dip in its international sales last year, leading to an overall increase in both revenue and profits, reports Chris Tindall. Revenue increased to £31.1m in the year ending 30 June 2025, from £29.8m...

Renault Trucks names Aymeric Larcher as new MD

Renault Trucks has appointed Aymeric Larcher as managing director for its UK and Ireland operations, as the manufacturer strengthens its leadership team to drive growth and support the transition to low-carbon transport, writes Peter Brown. He succeeds Carlos Oliveira...

TIP Mechanic Academy delivers new wave of trailer technicians

All 16 students in the latest cohort of TIP’s Mechanic Academy have graduated, maintaining the programme’s 100% completion rate and bringing the total number of trained trailer technicians to 40 since its launch in autumn 2023, writes Kevin Swallow. The nine-month...

DAF launches route simulator to accelerate electric truck adoption

DAF Trucks has unveiled an interactive route simulator designed to help transport operators assess the real-world feasibility of deploying its electric trucks across daily operations, writes Peter Brown. The tool allows users to input customer-specific routes and...

Scania reintroduce the Longline cab for series production

Scania has put the Longline cab back into series production as a low-volume, factory-certified solution for customers seeking extended space, comfort and flexibility, writes Peter Brown. It was first introduced in 2002 at the Hanover Truck Show and entered full...

William Nicol merges with Sounding Out Solutions to form engineering

Turnkey gas detection solutions specialist Sounding Out Solutions has officially merged with Aberdeen-based William Nicol, the family-run, trusted leader in transport and industrial services, reports Peter Brown. The merger forms the newly established William Nicol...

Register now for Road Transport Expo 2026

Road Transport Expo (RTX) returns to NAEC Stoneleigh from 30 June to 2 July 2026, marking its fifth consecutive year with what organisers describe as its most ambitious showcase yet, writes Hayley Tayler. Its rapid growth underscores strong demand for a hands-on event...

Stena Line invests £14m in Irish Sea fleet

Stena Line has announced a significant investment of approximately £14 million in the ongoing refit and upgrade of its Irish Sea fleet, writes Peter Brown. The operator’s Irish Sea fleet comprises 11 vessels serving key routes, including Belfast–Cairnryan,...

Solomon Commercials secures sole UK GC Partner status with Mercedes-Benz Trucks

Solomon Commercials has been named the only UK refrigerated manufacturer to achieve general contractor (GC) partner status with Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK, writes Peter Brown. The appointment enables Solomon Commercials to work directly with the OEM to deliver fully...

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Renault Trucks names Aymeric Larcher as new MD

Renault Trucks names Aymeric Larcher as new MD

Renault Trucks has appointed Aymeric Larcher as managing director for its UK and Ireland operations, as the manufacturer strengthens its leadership team to drive growth and support the transition to low-carbon transport, writes Peter Brown. He succeeds Carlos Oliveira...

Scania reintroduce the Longline cab for series production

Scania reintroduce the Longline cab for series production

Scania has put the Longline cab back into series production as a low-volume, factory-certified solution for customers seeking extended space, comfort and flexibility, writes Peter Brown. It was first introduced in 2002 at the Hanover Truck Show and entered full...

Stena Line invests £14m in Irish Sea fleet

Stena Line invests £14m in Irish Sea fleet

Stena Line has announced a significant investment of approximately £14 million in the ongoing refit and upgrade of its Irish Sea fleet, writes Peter Brown. The operator’s Irish Sea fleet comprises 11 vessels serving key routes, including Belfast–Cairnryan,...

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Daimler Truck snaps up the eStar dealer network

Daimler Truck snaps up the eStar dealer network

Daimler Truck AG has taken over eStar Truck & Van Ltd, marking its first step into operating its own retail network in the UK, writes Peter Brown. The acquisition adds six locations in the northwest to Daimler Truck’s directly managed network, which include sites...

TIP Mechanic Academy delivers new wave of trailer technicians

TIP Mechanic Academy delivers new wave of trailer technicians

All 16 students in the latest cohort of TIP’s Mechanic Academy have graduated, maintaining the programme’s 100% completion rate and bringing the total number of trained trailer technicians to 40 since its launch in autumn 2023, writes Kevin Swallow. The nine-month...

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