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Image for A Throwback to Iron Man: Scania V8 R520 with PK65

A Throwback to Iron Man: Scania V8 R520 with PK65

We’re rolling back to 2016, when Mark Smithson Transport unveiled one of the most striking and powerful additions to their fleet: the Scania R520 V8 Highline Sleeper. With its bold red-and-gold livery, this head-turning truck instantly drew comparisons to a certain Marvel superhero, quickly earning the nickname “The Iron Man Truck” among our team and customers alike.

20th August 2025
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Eastern Crane Hire Unveils Volvo FH 460 with Palfinger PK 53002 SH at Truckfest Scotland

Eastern Crane Hire has officially taken delivery of its latest flagship vehicle at Truckfest Scotland – a Volvo FH 460 8x2 32t Cheesewedge crane truck, purpose-built and fitted with a Palfinger PK 53002 SH High Performance crane. Supplied and prepared by MV Commercial, this vehicle is set to enhance operational flexibility while expanding Eastern Crane Hire’s capabilities in the crane-assisted transport sector.

20th August 2025
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MV Commercial: Proudly at RTX Scotland 2025

MV Commercial, Scotland's leading specialist supplier of trucks, trailers, and van solutions, is delighted to announce that we’ll be exhibiting at RTX Scotland 2025, running 19–20 November 2025 at the SEC Glasgow: the heart of the action for Scotland’s road transport industry.

12th August 2025
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Book Your New 75 Plate Truck Now

The UK’s new ‘75‑plate’ registration series launches on 1 September 2025, marking a fresh chapter for drivers and fleet operators alike. At MV Commercial, this plate change isn’t just about a number, it’s an opportunity to access the newest trucks, trailers, and vans with upgraded specs, smarter tech, and the strongest possible resale value.

12th August 2025
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Donington Park: The Ultimate Destination for Truck Racing Fans

Donington Park is not just a historic track—it's where truck racing comes alive in the UK. For teams like MV Truck Racing, this legendary circuit has become a battleground for high-speed action and heart-stopping moments. After MV Truck Racing thrilling 2024 season, the excitement is building for their return to this iconic venue for another round of the British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC).

20th February 2025
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A Throwback to Bold Moves: Tom Grant Plant's Pink Tipper Grab That Stole the Spotlight

Sometimes, it takes a splash of colour and a bold idea to leave a lasting mark in an industry that’s all about grit, machinery, and hard work. Tom Grant Plant, an Ayrshire-based plant hire company, has been proving just that with its new additions to the fleet, a pair of eye-catching Volvo FMX 420 tipper grabs, one pink and one blue.

30th July 2025
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Why Choose MV Commercial for Your Truck Painting Needs?

At MV Commercial, we pride ourselves on offering a seamless, all-in-one service for lorry painting and truck livery, thanks to our state-of-the-art in-house livery department, sand blasting bay, and paint shop which operating 24 hours a day, our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure your fleet receives the highest quality treatment, no matter the size of the project.

22nd July 2025
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MV Commercial Brings Out the Big Cranes At Convoy

Get ready for an electrifying showcase at Convoy in the Park as MV Commercial unveils the widest range of crane trucks ever seen at the event! Featuring top-of-the-line Hiab and Palfinger cranes, these trucks offer exceptional lifting and reach, as well as exceptional payloads, ensuring maximum efficiency for the most demanding jobs.

22nd July 2025
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Throwback Delivery: Volvo FH500 8x2 Effer 955 8S for County Lifting

We’re taking a moment to look back at one of our standout builds: the delivery of a Volvo New Model FH500 8x2, equipped with the powerful Effer 955 8S crane, to our valued client, County Lifting.

17th July 2025
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MV Commercial to Host HTF Skills Academy’s Lorry Loader Skill Challenge at Convoy in the Park

MV Commercial is proud to announce it will be hosting the HTF Skills Academy’s Lorry Loader Skill Challenge at this year’s Convoy in the Park, taking place at Donington Park on 9-10 August at Donington Circuit. This thrilling competition, dubbed the MV Commercial Crane Challenge at Convoy, will give existing and aspiring crane operators the chance to showcase their precision, speed, and technical skill in front of thousands of trucking enthusiasts and industry professionals.

16th July 2025
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MV Commercial Delivers High-Spec Volvo FH460 Cabin Spec with Palfinger PK65002-SH E Boom and Fruehauf Trailer to AC Services Banbury

MV Commercial is proud to announce the successful delivery of a new flagship vehicle to long-standing customer AC Services Banbury: a Volvo FH460 8x2 cabin spec, fitted with a high-performance Palfinger PK65002-SH E Boom and supported by a three-axle drawbar trailer from Fruehauf.

15th July 2025
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Why Front Stabilisers + 360-Degree Slew Are Game-Changers for Crane Truck Operations

Front stabilisers and 360-degree slew capability on your crane truck can make all the difference in tight, urban construction zones when it comes to lifting performance and operational flexibility.

14th July 2025
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Gearing Up for Truckfest Scotland 2025 - Proudly Sponsored by MV Commercial

Scotland’s biggest celebration of all things trucking is back and this year, MV Commercial is proud to stand front and centre as the official sponsor of Truckfest Scotland 2025.

11th July 2025
Image for MV Commercial Delivers Industry-Leading Heavy-Duty Scania R560 Crane Artic to Steeles Removals

MV Commercial Delivers Industry-Leading Heavy-Duty Scania R560 Crane Artic to Steeles Removals

New build combines cutting-edge lifting capability, high-spec driver comfort, and exceptional fleet versatility.

3rd July 2025
Image for W & W Mackie Enhances Fleet with Bespoke Scania 660 R V8 Artic and Highlights Long-Term Partnership with MV Commercial

W & W Mackie Enhances Fleet with Bespoke Scania 660 R V8 Artic and Highlights Long-Term Partnership with MV Commercial

Family-run haulage firm W & W Mackie Ltd, based near Alford, has added a striking new Scania 660 R V8 Artic equipped with a PK 88002 EH crane to its specialist fleet, marking the latest step in the company’s continued diversification and investment in premium equipment.

19th June 2025
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Thruxton Circuit: A High-Speed Legacy and a Thrill for Truck Racing

Thruxton, famed as Britain’s fastest racing circuit, combines thrilling high-speed straights and sweeping curves that challenge even the most skilled drivers and riders. Nestled in Hampshire, this historic venue owes its origins to the surplus of RAF airbases following World War II.

20th February 2025
Image for Volvo FH 500 Cabin Spec with PK 78002 SH F | MVCommercial.com

Volvo FH 500 Cabin Spec with PK 78002 SH F | MVCommercial.com

Another stunning Volvo FH 500 crane truck coming through our fabrication facilities. This unit has been fitted with a Cabin Spec body and a Palfinger PK 78002 SH F with fly jib prep crane.

4th June 2025
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MV Commercial shifts up a gear to back TIP Group’s “Italian Job II” charity cycle challenge

MV Commercial, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of specialist trucks, is proud to have supported TIP Group’s 11th “Fat Bottomed Boys & Girls” charity bike ride – “The Italian Job II” – which has already pedalled past its fundraising target for Dougie Mac and Donna Louise children’s hospice services.

4th June 2025
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MV Commercial and Fruehauf Gear Up for RTX 2025 with Milestone Achievements

MV Commercial and Fruehauf are eagerly anticipating a return to RTX 2025, the UK's leading commercial vehicle exhibition, with a strong story of transformation, innovation, and British manufacturing success. Being held at NAEC Stoneleigh from 24–26 June 2025, RTX offers the perfect stage for MV Commercial to showcase its expanding portfolio of specialist trucks and trailers - headed by the dramatic rebirth of Fruehauf.

21st May 2025
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Pembrey Circuit: The Welsh Motorsport Hub and Home of Truck Racing Action

Pembrey Circuit, also known as the Welsh Motor Sports Centre, has become a key destination for motorsport enthusiasts, offering a thrilling mix of action across a variety of racing disciplines. While it has long been recognized as a hub for grassroots motorsport in the UK, Pembrey has also become a standout venue for one of the most exciting events on the British motorsport calendar: the British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC). For teams like MV Truck Racing, Pembrey is a track where intense competition meets adrenaline-pumping action, making it an essential stop in the championship.

20th February 2025
Image for MV Commercial Welcomes Zoë Ellis to Drive Crane Truck Sales

MV Commercial Welcomes Zoë Ellis to Drive Crane Truck Sales

MV Commercial is excited to announce the appointment of Zoë Ellis to its national crane sales and hire team. Zoë will take on a key role in supporting the company’s crane truck operations across the UK, with a strong focus on serving customers in Lincolnshire and the surrounding region.

25th April 2025
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MV Truck Racing Report – Brands Hatch: A Thunderous Start to the 2025 Season

With the roar of last season’s triumphs still echoing in our memories, Team MV Truck Racing rolled into Brands Hatch under blazing blue skies, hungry for more. The Navistar gleamed like a warrior reborn  -  draped in brilliant white and crimson red, the proud Saltire emblazoned across her grille. She was ready for battle. Or so we thought.

21st April 2025
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Brands Hatch: A British Motorsport Icon with Truck Racing Thrills

With MV Truck Racing heading back to Brands Hatch for the opening round of the British Truck Racing Championship, we're taking a closer look at the circuit and its history. 

20th February 2025
Image for Vehicle Spotlight: DAF FAD XD450 Hookloader with Demountable Marvtech Hotbox

Vehicle Spotlight: DAF FAD XD450 Hookloader with Demountable Marvtech Hotbox

We're showcasing a robust and versatile truck, expertly designed for high-performance efficiency and operational flexibility: A DAF XDc hookloader with a demountable hot box!

26th March 2025
Image for Scania Cabin Specs with PK 62 & PK 65 Cranes - Just Arrived

Scania Cabin Specs with PK 62 & PK 65 Cranes - Just Arrived

Join John Doris as he takes a look at two of our latest arrivals at MV Commercial - a beautiful pair of Scania cabin specs with PK 62 & PK 65 cranes. 

20th March 2025
Image for Changes to Brake Testing For 2025 | MV Commercial

Changes to Brake Testing For 2025 | MV Commercial

The processes and practises regarding brake testing are changing for 2025. 

20th March 2025
Image for MV Truck Racing Looks to Brands Hatch for the Opening of the BTRC 2025

MV Truck Racing Looks to Brands Hatch for the Opening of the BTRC 2025

If you’re looking for high-octane, adrenaline-pumping racing, the British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) is where it’s at! Picture this: massive, turbocharged trucks thundering around some of the UK’s most iconic circuits, battling wheel-to-wheel in a spectacle that’s as intense as it is exhilarating. And leading the charge? MV Truck Racing, a team that knows exactly how to put on a show.

20th February 2025
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Tom Lamb Visits Fruehauf's Factory for a VIP Tour

Tom Lamb, the well-known YouTube farmer, engineer, and civil contractor, recently paid a visit to the Fruehauf factory in Grantham—and let’s just say, he was in for a treat! For those of us who love a deep dive into British engineering and manufacturing, this was a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of the country’s most respected trailer manufacturers.

19th February 2025
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MV Truck Racing #86 - 2025 Calendar

The wait is over! All of our race dates for the 2025 British Truck Racing Championship season are live, and we couldn’t be more excited to share the calendar with you. This year promises to be bigger, better, and packed with adrenaline-fueled action!

13th January 2025
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Race Report: Brands Hatch Season Finale for the British Truck Racing Championship

The 2024 British Truck Racing Championship came to a thrilling conclusion at Brands Hatch last weekend, wrapping up a season filled with determination, growth, and hard-fought battles on the track. Tom and the Navistar team came into the final weekend with ambition and drive, and while challenges continued to test their resolve, the progress made over the season has the team looking toward 2025 with optimism and confidence.

6th November 2024

News Archive

Image for Triumph and Heartbreak at Le Mans Sets Up Dramatic British Truck Racing Championship Finale

Triumph and Heartbreak at Le Mans Sets Up Dramatic British Truck Racing Championship Finale

The 2024 British Truck Racing Championship is heading toward an electrifying finale after a heart-pounding weekend at Le Mans (September 28/29), where hopes soared, emotions ran high, and the championship battles were thrown wide open. In a weekend filled with breathtaking action, the penultimate event of the season delivered everything fans could dream of—leaving the titles in both Division 1 and Division 2 hanging in the balance, to be decided at the very last round.

30th September 2024
Image for Thrills and Spills at Snetterton as British Truck Racing Heats Up

Thrills and Spills at Snetterton as British Truck Racing Heats Up

The British Truck Racing Championship delivered a weekend of high drama at Snetterton (September 21-22), with the title races in both divisions intensifying.

19th September 2024
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PR | MV Commercial Supports Fruehauf at the 2024 National Ploughing Championships as They Expand Across Ireland

MV Commercial is proud to announce its support of Fruehauf, the market-leading tipping trailer brand, at the upcoming National Ploughing Championships 2024, as they embark on a major expansion across Ireland.

3rd September 2024
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PR: MV Commercial Continues its Sponsorship of Truckfest a Dedicated VW Crafter

MV Commercial, a leading name in truck, van and trailer sales and hire sector, is thrilled to announce our continued sponsorship of two of the UK's most prestigious trucking events: MV Commercial Truckfest Scotland and Fruehauf Truckfest Lincoln. As part of our commitment to the transport and logistics industry, we are exceptionally proud to support these events with a specially branded VW Crafter.

30th August 2024
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Blistering Track Action Heats Up a Sun-Soaked Convoy in the Park

With the biggest beasts in British Motorsports thundering around the Donington Circuit and what seemed like thousands of trucks on display from some of the biggest names in the industry, Convoy in the Park truly is the biggest and best celebration of all things trucking!

16th August 2024
Image for PR | EJC Contracts Grabs Some New Tippers From MV Commercial

PR | EJC Contracts Grabs Some New Tippers From MV Commercial

Northern Ireland-based EJC Contracts has taken delivery of three new DAF CF 450 8x4 32-tonne tipper grabs from MV Commercial, each equipped with Thompsons bodies and Palfinger Epsilon cranes. 

6th August 2024
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