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MT ArticleIndustry’s talent pool could narrow unless diversity is embraced
Research into how women and ethnic minorities perceive careers within haulage and zero tailpipe emission trucks found stereotypes still dominate, with many imagining the sector as dirty, physical and male-dominated.
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MT ArticleHams Hall open day showcases benefits of bio-LNG
More than 100 guests attended a Fuel & Feast event to celebrate the opening of Gasrec’s open-access bio-LNG refuelling facility at Hams Hall logistics hub in North Warwickshire.
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FCZ ArticleSeafrigo commits to energy transition with first five Volvo FM Electric Trucks
Seafrigo Group has taken on five Volvo FM Electric trucks for port hauling in and around its Le Havre, France HQ.
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MT ArticleReed Boardall seals fleet safety partnership with SM UK
Boroughbridge-based Reed Boardall has forged a new partnership with Leeds vehicle safety tech firm SM UK, which will see the haulier’s new fleet of Volvo trucks equipped with the latest in fleet safety technology.
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FCZ ArticleVolvo Trucks raises the bar with launch of 700 km range FH Aero Electric truck
Volvo Trucks has unveiled a new generation of heavy-duty electric vehicles, led by a long-haul model capable of travelling up to 700 km on a single charge—marking a significant step forward in zero-emission freight transport.
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FCZ ArticleSaint-Gobain and XPO add six electric HGVs in UK zero-emissions push
French construction materials manufacturer and supplier Saint-Gobain and XPO Logistics have taken a further step towards their joint goal of zero-emissions logistics by introducing six fully electric HGVs into their UK operations.
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FCZ ArticleCountdown to SMMT Electrified 2026 kicks off
The countdown has started for this year’s SMMT Electrified, which is being held at the QEII Centre in London on 12 March.
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MT ArticleFreightlink celebrates 30th anniversary and thanks those making it a success
Freightlink has marked 30 years in business with a special celebratory truck and trailer, liveried with a bespoke anniversary design.
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FCZ ArticleVolvo Trucks reaches milestone with over 10,000 gas-powered trucks sold globally
Volvo’s gas powered trucks delivered their best sales year ever in 2025, with UK demand leading the market, the manufacturer has revealed.
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FCZ ArticleLaw Distribution accelerates decarbonisation with full fleet renewal and first electric truck
Family-owned haulier Law Distribution has signalled a major step towards lower-carbon operations after committing to a full renewal of its artic fleet — including the introduction of its first battery-electric truck.
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks celebrates grabbing largest share of HGV market in Europe in 2025
For the second year running, Volvo Trucks is the market leader in Europe for heavy-duty trucks, with an overall market share in Europe of 19.0% in 2025.
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FCZ ArticleIKEA tests how depot-led charging can power electric long-haul
IKEA has put a 44-tonne electric truck into regular long-distance service in Italy to examine how heavy freight operations can be sustained largely through depot-based charging rather than relying on extensive public fast-charging infrastructure.
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MT ArticleNew Volvo FH Aeros convince David Bratt & Sons to return to Volvo after over 20 years
Cheadle Hulme-based haulier David Bratt & Sons has added the first Volvo trucks to its fleet for the first time in more than 20 years - with the arrival of two new Volvo FH Aero 6x2 tractor units.
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FCZ ArticleFenn’s electric Volvos attract driver applications
Fenn Logistics has taken delivery of two Volvo FM Electric 4x2s, replacing two diesel powered units working for one of the world’s largest food and beverage manufacturers.
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MT ArticleFH Aero sets new long-haul efficiency record at 11.25mpg
Volvo Trucks has set a new benchmark for long-haul efficiency, with the FH Aero returning an unprecedented 11.25mpg on MT sister title Commercial Motor’s 477-mile fuel test. The figure beats Volvo’s previous record by almost 1.5mpg and places the new flagship decisively at the top of CM’s fuel-test rankings for ...
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MT ArticleTennants Distribution adds five new Volvo trucks to fleet
Chemicals distributor Tennants Distribution has returned to Volvo Trucks to add three Volvo FM Globetrotter 6x2 rigids and two FM Globetrotter 6x2 tractor units to its fleet.
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FCZ ArticleNeot Green Mobility takes delivery of first tranche of 75 electric trucks in Germany
Investment platform Neot Green Mobility (NGM) has taken delivery of around 30 Volvo electric trucks in Germany, as part of a partnership aimed at deploying 75 electric trucks by 2026.
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FCZ ArticleRingway first to try Volvo’s FM Low Entry
Highways maintenance firm Ringway has become Volvo Truck’s first UK customer to take delivery of its electric FM Low Entry model, purpose-built for city operations.
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MT ArticlePedro Pet Foods adds three new Volvo Trucks to fleet
Pedro Pet Foods has upgraded its delivery fleet with a trio of new Volvo trucks – including the FH16 750 Globetrotter 6x2 tractor unit, an FH 540 tractor unit, and an FM 460 rigid, all supplied by Dennison Commercials.
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FCZ ArticleYusen Logistics to deliver Nissan parts to Sunderland using electric trucks
Yusen Logistics, in partnership with Nissan and Volvo Trucks UK, is set to electrify its key inbound supply routes to Sunderland in a major trial under the UK’s Electric Freightway initiative.