PR | MV Commercial Group renews long-standing partnership with the BTRC for 2023

The British Truck Racing Championship is delighted to announce that the MV Commercial Group, which includes MV Commercial and sister company Fruehauf, has renewed its long-standing partnership for the 2023 season.

Led by Division 1 competitor Tom O’Rourke, the 2023 campaign marks the fourth consecutive season that the two organisations have partnered together within the championship.

As one of the UK’s leading suppliers of Ready to Go and bespoke-build commercial vehicles, MV Commercial has established a strong reputation for supplying high-quality specialist commercial vehicles, including crane artics, tipper grabs and plant trucks.

Operating from seven UK locations and employing more than 150 people, the company supports businesses nationwide with a comprehensive range of commercial vehicle solutions.

Services include truck finance, full vehicle build management, design-to-delivery engineering, livery design, servicing, inspections and dedicated maintenance support for its fleet of more than 1,600 hire vehicles.

Fruehauf Continues UK Trailer Manufacturing Legacy

Fruehauf trailers meanwhile remain one of the most recognised names within UK trailer manufacturing, with a heritage stretching back almost 100 years.

Operating from its 69-acre Grantham manufacturing facility, Fruehauf employs more than 100 people and has earned a reputation for precision engineering and high-quality trailer production.

The company supplies around 90% of the UK tipper and planked trailer market, supporting businesses operating across construction logistics, aggregate haulage and specialist transport sectors.

MV Commercial Returns to the BTRC Grid

Fans will once again see the iconic red and white colours of MV Truck Racing represented on Tom O’Rourke’s MAN race truck as preparations continue for another assault on the championship’s premier Division 1 category.

Steve Cairns, Group Managing Director of MV Commercial Group, said:

“At the MV Commercial Group we are proud to support a championship that puts the truck, the backbone of many UK industries, front and centre, while also giving fans something unique, exciting and thrilling to experience.

“We are looking forward to seeing what the 2023 season brings and continuing to showcase the power and performance of these incredible machines to audiences across the UK.”

MV Commercial CEO and Division 1 competitor Tom O’Rourke added:

“As somebody passionate about trucks both on and off the track, I am delighted to continue our partnership with the BTRC for another season.”

Supporting the UK Trucking Industry

From specialist truck engineering and Ready to Go fleet solutions through to nationwide support and commercial vehicle finance, MV Commercial continues to support operators across construction, logistics, haulage and specialist transport industries.

Together with Fruehauf, the MV Commercial Group continues to invest heavily in UK manufacturing, specialist transport solutions and the wider commercial vehicle sector.

The 2023 British Truck Racing Championship gets underway at Brands Hatch over the Easter weekend on April 8/9 for the opening five rounds of the season.