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Countdown to Le Mans 2026: MV Truck Racing Returns with Unfinished Business

The penultimate meeting of the 2026 season is the championship’s only round outside the UK. For Tom O’Rourke, the #86 International Navistar and the entire MV Truck Racing team, it also represents unfinished business.

8th September 2026

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Countdown to Le Mans 2026: MV Truck Racing Returns with Unfinished Business

8th September 2026

Ready to Go: DAF FAD XD450 32 Tonne Tipper for Sale and Hire

8th September 2026

Just Arrived: DAF XF 480 Cabin Spec Palfinger PK62 for Hire and Sale

8th September 2026

Countdown to Le Mans 2026: MV Truck Racing Returns with Unfinished Business

8th September 2026

Ready to Go: DAF FAD XD450 32 Tonne Tipper for Sale and Hire

This new DAF FAD XD450 32 tonne tipper is a durable and productive 8x4 construction truck designed for demanding aggregate, excavation, demolition and site work. Built around the DAF XD Construction chassis, the truck combines an automatic gearbox and Euro 6 powertrain with a proven Thompson Loadmaster steel tipper body, Edbro tipping gear and an Easy Sheet system. Available for sale, hire or rent-to-buy from MV Commercial, this DAF tipper is prepared to deliver the strength, capacity and reliability required by modern construction and haulage fleets.

8th September 2026

Just Arrived: DAF XF 480 Cabin Spec Palfinger PK62 for Hire and Sale

This new DAF XF 480 cabin spec truck combines a high-specification 32 tonne chassis with the lifting power and reach of a Palfinger PK 62002 EH E crane. Designed for transporting, lifting and positioning cabins, welfare units, containers, modular buildings and specialist equipment, this versatile 8x2 crane truck is available from MV Commercial for sale, hire and rent-to-buy. The DAF XF 480 provides the power, comfort and manoeuvrability required for demanding cabin transport operations, while its Palfinger crane delivers impressive lifting performance across six hydraulic extensions.

8th September 2026

Deliver More This Christmas with Box and Curtainsider Truck Hire

The festive season brings major opportunities for retailers, logistics providers, wholesalers and delivery operators, but it also places additional pressure on fleets across the UK. More online orders, tighter delivery schedules, increased retail activity and seasonal promotions can quickly push existing vehicles to capacity. At the same time, committing to a permanent fleet expansion may not make commercial sense when the additional demand will only last for a matter of weeks or months. Short and medium-term truck hire from MV Commercial provides a flexible way to add the vehicles you need for the Christmas delivery peak, without taking on an unnecessary long-term commitment. With box trucks and curtainsider trucks available in a range of sizes and specifications, we can help you deliver more throughout the festive season and keep your operation moving into the new year.

8th September 2026

Just Arrived: DAF XB230 Double-Deck Tilt-and-Slide Recovery Truck for Hire and Sale

For recovery operators looking for a new recovery truck for hire or sale, this DAF XB230 combines a highly versatile double-deck body with the equipment, storage and driver-assistance technology required for demanding day-to-day work. Built on a 14-tonne, 4x2 DAF XB chassis, the truck features a 6,000kg steel tilt-and-slide recovery body, a 2,000kg galvanised top deck and an independent 2,000kg spectacle lift. Together, these give operators a flexible platform for breakdown recovery, accident recovery, vehicle transport and fleet movement

18th August 2026

Trucker Tim Drives the MV Commercial Pace Truck at Convoy in the Park

Driving a truck around Donington Park is one thing. Leading a field of 1,400 bhp British racing trucks onto the circuit is something else entirely. At Convoy in the Park, Trucker Tim was handed the keys to one of MV Commercial’s DAF show trucks and given the opportunity to become the official pace truck driver for one of Sunday’s British Truck Racing Championship races. With thousands of spectators watching and a full grid of race trucks filling his mirrors, it was time for Tim to take to the track.

18th August 2026

Sandy from Flat Out Flat Broke Takes on the HTF Lorry Loader Challenge

Convoy in the Park might be famous for thundering race trucks and full-throttle action, but Sandy from Flat Out Flat Broke discovered that some of the toughest challenges of the weekend happened away from the circuit. Swapping horsepower for hydraulic power, Sandy joined MV Commercial and HTF Skills Academy to try the Lorry Loader Challenge in front of the Donington Park crowd.

18th August 2026

Just Arrived Volvo FH 540 Palfinger PK 88 Crane Truck with New Skirt Design for Hire and Sale

For operators looking for a heavy-duty crane truck for hire or sale, this latest Volvo FH 540 from MV Commercial combines serious lifting performance, a high driver specification and an all-new side-skirt design created to give the truck a distinctive finish on the road.

14th August 2026

Trucker Tim Takes on the Crane Challenge at Convoy in the Park | MV Commercial

Trucker Tim puts his crane operating skills to the test in the HTF Skills Academy Lorry Loader Challenge using an MV Commercial Scania cabin spec truck fitted with a Palfinger PK62.

12th August 2026

MV Truck Racing Charges Through the Field at Donington

From a tough, penalty-hit Saturday to a storming Sunday charge through the field, Tom O’Rourke and MV Truck Racing delivered a determined fightback at Convoy in the Park – before a dramatic final race was abandoned without an official result.

11th August 2026

MV Truck Racing: Agonisingly Close to a Second Podium at Snetterton

Team #86 MV Truck Racing came agonisingly close to securing a second podium of the season at Snetterton, after Tom O’Rourke produced one of his strongest drives of the year to finish second on the road in Sunday morning’s race.

23rd July 2026

Team MV Truck Racing Bounces Back With Pembrey Victory

Team MV Truck Racing delivered the perfect response to a difficult Thruxton weekend, bouncing back at Pembrey with a hard-earned and emotional race victory.

22nd June 2026

MV Truck Racing Announces Air Ambulances UK as Chosen Charity Partner

MV Truck Racing is proud to announce Air Ambulances UK as its chosen charity partner, helping to raise awareness of the lifesaving work carried out by air ambulance charities across the UK.

11th June 2026

MV Commercial Unveils Latest Designs at RTX Stoneleigh 2026

MV Commercial is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at Road Transport Expo 2026, taking place at NAEC Stoneleigh from 30 June to 2 July 2026. As one of the UK’s leading suppliers of specialist trucks, crane vehicles, trailers and commercial vehicle solutions, RTX Stoneleigh gives us the perfect platform to showcase some of the latest designs coming through our growing production and manufacturing operations.

9th June 2026

Commercial Motor Highlights MV Commercial’s Investment in Crane Truck Manufacturing at Grantham

Did you see the great feature on MV Commercial in last week’s Commercial Motor magazine? The article highlighted the major investment MV Commercial has made in crane truck manufacturing, specialist vehicle production and fabrication at its 64-acre Grantham site in Lincolnshire.

9th June 2026

Team MV Truck Racing Endures Tough Thruxton Weekend After Engine Failure

It was a weekend to forget for Team MV Truck Racing at Convoy Thruxton, with Tom O’Rourke’s race weekend coming to an end before it had really begun.

18th May 2026

Inside MV Commercial’s Grantham Crane Truck Manufacturing Supersite - Part 3

Buying or hiring a crane truck is only one part of keeping an operation moving. Customers also need confidence that their vehicle has been built properly, tested thoroughly, supported professionally and backed by a supplier that understands the demands of commercial transport. At MV Commercial, that complete support package is built into the business.

13th May 2026

Inside MV Commercial’s Grantham Crane Truck Manufacturing Supersite - Part 2

Every crane truck operator has different requirements. Some need a proven vehicle available quickly for immediate work. Others need a fully bespoke build engineered around a specific application, crane capacity, body type, payload requirement or site access challenge. At MV Commercial’s Grantham fabrication site, the production model has been designed to support both.

13th May 2026

Inside MV Commercial’s Grantham Crane Truck Manufacturing Supersite - Part 1

MV Commercial is continuing to strengthen its position as one of the UK’s leading specialist truck, trailer and van suppliers, with its Grantham fabrication site now standing at the heart of the company’s crane truck manufacturing operation.

13th May 2026

BTRC Commentator “Pointy” Takes on a Crane at Brands Hatch Truck Racing… New Career Incoming?!

Think you have what it takes to be a crane operator?

10th April 2026

You’ve NEVER Seen Brands Hatch Like This… Pace Truck POV Lap | MVCommercial.com

Ever wondered what it feels like to take on Brands Hatch from the driver’s seat?

10th April 2026

INSANE 1200BHP Trucks Up Close! | 360° Gridwalk Brands Hatch BTRC | 86 MV TRUCK RACING

Get right into the heart of the action with this exclusive gridwalk from the British Truck Racing Championship at Brands Hatch over the Easter weekend!

10th April 2026

Get Ready to #TaketheTour at Scotplant 2026 with MV Commercial

ScotPlant 2026 is shaping up to be a big one for us at MV Commercial, and this year we are doing something a little different.

8th April 2026

Solid Start and Strong Signals for MV Truck Racing at Brands Hatch

The 2026 British Truck Racing Championship got underway over the Easter weekend at Brands Hatch Indy, and it delivered exactly what you would expect from a season opener. Close racing, a packed grid, and that unmistakable buzz of a new campaign beginning.

7th April 2026

86 MV Truck Racing Welcomes TotalKare as New Sponsor

The 86 MV Truck Racing team is proud to welcome TotalKare as a new sponsor as we continue our campaign in the British Truck Racing Championship.

2nd April 2026

86 MV Truck Racing Welcomes Sikkens as New Sponsor

The 86 MV Truck Racing team is proud to welcome Sikkens as a new sponsor as we continue our campaign in the British Truck Racing Championship.

31st March 2026

86 MV Truck Racing Welcomes Edbro as New Sponsor

The 86 MV Truck Racing team is proud to welcome Edbro as a new sponsor as we continue our campaign in the British Truck Racing Championship.

31st March 2026

86 MV Truck Racing Welcomes Marvtech as New Sponsor

The 86 MV Truck Racing team is proud to welcome Marvtech as a new sponsor as we continue our campaign in the British Truck Racing Championship.

23rd March 2026

86 MV Truck Racing Welcomes Novawinch as New Sponsor

The 86 MV Truck Racing team is proud to welcome Novawinch as a new sponsor as we continue our campaign in the British Truck Racing Championship.

18th March 2026

86 MV Truck Racing Welcomes Tilbox as New Sponsor

The 86 MV Truck Racing team is proud to welcome Tilbox as a new sponsor as we continue our campaign in the British Truck Racing Championship.

16th March 2026

News Archive

MV Commercial to Host Crane Challenge at Brands Hatch Truck Racing This Easter

The thunder of racing trucks will return to the legendary Brands Hatch Circuit this Easter weekend as the opening round of the British Truck Racing Championship roars into life. Alongside the on-track action, MV Commercial will be hosting the MV Commercial Crane Challenge, an interactive competition designed to test skill, precision and control using specialist lifting equipment.

13th March 2026

86 MV Truck Racing Welcomes VPG Onboard Weighing as New Sponsor

The 86 MV Truck Racing team is proud to welcome VPG Onboard Weighing as a new sponsor as we continue our campaign in the British Truck Racing Championship.

13th March 2026

Foster Industrial Joins 86 MV Truck Racing as Official Partner

The 86 MV Truck Racing team is proud to welcome Foster Industrial as a sponsor as we continue our campaign in the British Truck Racing Championship.

13th March 2026

86 MV Truck Racing Welcomes Shurco as New Sponsor for the Season

The 86 MV Truck Racing team is excited to welcome Shurco as a new sponsor as we continue our campaign in the British Truck Racing Championship.

13th March 2026

86 MV Truck Racing Welcomes Aspöck as New Sponsor for the Season

The 86 MV Truck Racing team is proud to welcome Aspöck as a new sponsor as we continue our campaign in the British Truck Racing Championship.

13th March 2026

MV Commercial Invests in Advanced Load Simulation Technology to Meet Latest Brake Testing Regulations at its Luton Depot

MV Commercial has made a significant investment in advanced load simulation brake testing technology for heavy vehicles, bringing its testing capabilities fully in line with the latest changes to brake test legislation.

4th February 2026

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