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  • Voltempo HyperCharger installation at Welch’s Transport’s six-bay eHGV charging hub in Duxford, Cambridge

    2nd October 2026

    Welch’s opens Cambridge eHGV charging hub with six bays

    by Simon Hastelow

  • Isuzu N75.190 delivery truck with a bespoke demountable box body in Wren Kitchens livery

    2nd October 2026

    Wren Kitchens orders 70 Isuzu N75.190 trucks

    by Simon Hastelow

  • Two Volvo FH Aero 460 6x2 tractor units in Debach’s 50th anniversary livery

    2nd October 2026

    Debach marks 50 years with Volvo FH Aero duo

    by Simon Hastelow

  • Three Volvo FH Aero 6x2 tractor units supplied by Hartshorne Group to Longcliffe Quarries for powder tanker operations

    2nd October 2026

    Longcliffe adds Volvo FH Aero trio for tanker work

    by Simon Hastelow

  • Renault Trucks E-Tech T electric tractor unit in Maritime Transport livery for container haulage.

    2nd October 2026

    Renault Trucks E-Tech T joins Maritime’s electric container fleet

    by Simon Hastelow

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  • DAF military trucks combine DAF components with Tatra all-wheel-drive chassis for demanding off-road operations

    2nd October 2026

    DAF military trucks offer potential for Leyland assembly

    by Simon Hastelow

  • HGV finance summit examines residual value risks affecting investment in zero-emission trucks

    2nd October 2026

    HGV finance summit tackles zero-emission truck resale risk

    by Simon Hastelow

  • Van Der Mierden Transport’s DAF XD Electric tractor unit, wearing a livery inspired by DAF’s 1996 racing truck

    4th September 2026

    DAF XD Electric brings racing colours to the milk run

    by Simon Hastelow

  • Yorkwold Pig Pro’s new Volvo FH Aero 500 6x2 tractor unit, supplied by Crossroads Truck & Bus for livestock haulage.

    4th September 2026

    Volvo FH Aero wins Yorkwold back after 25 years

    by Simon Hastelow

  • STARK UK, the leading material supply merchant, and DAF, the market leading commercial vehicle manufacturer in the UK, strengthen their working partnership by coming together to improve operating efficiencies and the next generation of trucks. 15 drivers from across STARK Building Materials UK Ltd, representing Jewson, JP Corry, Jewson Partnership Solutions, Jewson Major Build Solutions, Frazer and Minster, recently attended a factory tour and innovation workshop at DAF Trucks' facilities in Leyland. As well as getting the chance to see how trucks are built, the drivers were asked to give direct feedback on what works and what could be improved, particularly for vehicles with a drop-side body and crane, the kind they operate daily across the UK. Their feedback on performance and ergonomics could help shape how DAF builds its next generation of trucks. Please see attached and below for the full press release for further information, along with a selection of images from the tour and workshop. 15 drivers from across STARK Building Materials UK Ltd have joined DAF Trucks to help design the ‘Vehicle of the Future’ for materials distribution. Meeting for a day’s innovation workshop and factory tour at DAF’s world-renowned facilities at Leyland, drivers were invited to share their thoughts and feedback about what works well and what needs improving as DAF continues to evolve and its vehicle designs. Having shown their guests how DAF truck designs have changed over the past 10 years, the drivers who travelled from across the UK to represent Jewson, JP Corry, Jewson Partnership Solutions, Jewson Major Build Solutions, Frazer and Minster, shared their suggestions on how to further improve the performance and ergonomics of trucks with a drop-side body and crane. Mark Gingell, National Fleet Sales Manager at DAF Trucks, said “Our trucks are the drivers’ offices – and where they spend most of their working day as they travel between branches, distribution hubs and customers’ sites. It’s really important to us that we make sure our trucks deliver what they need as a safe, comfortable and efficient vehicle and mobile workspace.” Darren O’Donnell, STARK UK Fleet Manager added “Our drivers do a really important job. They’re the face of our company and look after our customers’ deliveries with care and with pride. We really appreciate and value our drivers, and that’s why DAF invited them to have a direct input into how truck designs evolve and benefit from technology innovation to improve the driving experience and vehicle performance”. Commenting on the day, Stuart Yates, a driver for Frazer Widnes said “I’ve been blown away by seeing the production of a truck like the one I drive on a daily basis. And to be asked to give my feedback and to know that my ideas may end up being included in the vehicle design of the future is something I can’t quite believe – it’s great to be recognised in this way”. This is not the first time STARK UK drivers have been invited to get involved in vehicle designs. All Jewson drivers were invited to design the new livery introduced in Summer 2024 when the business launched its new brand design to reflect the improvements being made to its customer proposition.

    4th September 2026

    STARK UK drivers help design ‘Vehicle of the Future’ for materials distribution with DAF Trucks

    by Simon Hastelow

  • 4th September 2026

    They Keep Britain Moving – So Why Don’t We Value Our HGV Drivers?

    by Simon Hastelow

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