JDS Trucks & Vans

04/09/2026

🚛 USED TRUCK OF THE WEEK 🚛

2022 (22) Renault Trucks T480 Evo 6x2 Mini-Midlift

💷 £40,750 + VAT

⚙️ 13 Litre 480 BHP Euro 6 Engine & Automatic Gearbox
🧑‍🔧 Renault Trucks R&M maintained with 391,212 kms & Full Service History
🛏️ High Roof Sleeper Cab with 4-Point Cab Air Suspension, Colour-Coded Paintwork, Leather Trim, 2 Driver's Armrests, Electric Windscreen Sunblind & Ultimate Leather Steering Wheel
💪 6x2 Mini-Midlift with 8-Tonne Front Axle, Sliding 5th Wheel, Engine Brake, Aluminium Air Tanks & Susie A-Frame

✨ Certified Used by Renault Trucks ✨
Prepared & refurbished in our Authorised Renault Trucks Workshops
Genuine Renault Parts only
Min. 6 months MOT & 6 months Major Component Warranty
Min. 6mm tyre depth
Spare keys & Professional Valet included
24/7 Roadside Assistance
Finance & Part Exchange options available (T&Cs apply)

📍 Available now from JDS Truck & Van

Contact us today for more details:
📞 07773 332211

03/09/2026

🔙 Throwback Thursday 🔙

A look back at the Renault Trucks Kerax that was once part of the fleet at A M Bowdin of Barnoldswick

Used in connection with their groundwork and construction business, this Kerax was built for the sort of work where a tough, dependable truck was essential

It was also equipped to tow the company's three-axle plant trailer, giving them the flexibility to move equipment between jobs as well as getting stuck into the hard work on site

A proper working truck, and another great bit of Renault history from the archives 🚛

02/09/2026

⚡ Thinking about making the move to electric?

The Vertellus EV Discovery Programme is a simple way for businesses to find out whether an electric truck can work for them before making a long-term commitment.

The programme gives operators the chance to run an electric vehicle for 12 months at a fixed weekly cost, with the vehicle, DC charger and ongoing support all included. The current options include a 19T Dry Box, Curtain Sider or Refrigerator, with different body and payload configurations available

The process is designed to be straightforward too. From the initial site visit and charging assessment through to vehicle handover, training and ongoing performance monitoring, Vertellus supports operators throughout the trial.

For businesses that are curious about electric but aren't quite ready to commit, it's a good opportunity to try it in the real world and see how it fits your operation.

👉 Find out more about the EV Discovery Programme via Vertellus

https://www.vertellus.co.uk/electric-vehicle-contract-hire/

01/09/2026

🚐 Renault Trucks Trafic Combi – Limited Stock Remaining 🚐

Our Renault Trucks Trafic Combis are still available, but there are now only a limited number left

From £99 + VAT per week*
No deposit
8 seats
Ideal for taxi, minibus and conversion use
Choice of colours available

A practical and flexible way to carry passengers, with plenty of room for the working day

Once they're gone, they're gone. So if you're interested, now's the time to speak to our LCV team

*T&Cs apply.

27/08/2026

🔙 Throwback Thursday 🔙

A look back to 1997 and one of two Renault Trucks Premiums with Privilege cabs supplied to international haulier Stuart Taylor of Mellor Brook

Finished in Stuart Taylor's distinctive livery, these Premiums were built for the long haul and would have been a familiar sight travelling across the UK and Europe

Nearly 30 years on, it's great to look back at another chapter in the history of Renault Trucks and JDS Truck & Van

Does anyone remember seeing these Stuart Taylor Premiums on the road? 👇

25/08/2026

🚛 A New Truck for SMS Dhaliwal Transport Ltd 🚛

Another smart-looking truck heading out of JDS, with SMS Dhaliwal Transport Ltd taking delivery of their new Renault Trucks C Range 8x4 Tipper

The C Range 8x4 is built for the kind of work where strength and reliability really matter, making this a great addition to the fleet.

A big thank you to everyone at SMS Dhaliwal Transport Ltd for choosing JDS Truck & Van. We really appreciate the business and look forward to supporting you for many miles to come.

Wishing the team all the best with the new truck! 🚛

24/08/2026

🚛 The New Isuzu Truck P700 is Coming to JDS 👀

The new Isuzu P700 range is set to bring a big change to the 3.5-tonne sector, with the new Grafter getting a serious upgrade in both specification and driver comfort

There’s a lot to look forward to, including:

⚙️ New 9-speed ISIM dual-clutch transmission
❄️ Air conditioning as standard
💡 Full LED lighting
🗺️ Satellite navigation
📱 Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
🛡️ Blind Spot Information System & Distance Warning System

And while the cab gets a major update, the P700 still has the strong chassis and payload capability that operators expect from an Isuzu

JDS Truck & Van is now taking orders for the new P700 range, so if you're considering your next Isuzu Grafter, now is the time to speak to the team

We’ll also have our first JDS demonstrators arriving at our depots in October, giving you the chance to get behind the wheel and see what the new P700 is all about

Orders are open now. Demo bookings coming soon. 👀

20/08/2026

⏪ Throwback Thursday – A Kerax Built for the Job ⏪

Back to 2018, and this Renault Trucks Kerax was hard at work on the Cuadrilla shale gas site near Blackpool

Fitted with a huge Effer 1355 crane, the truck was used to help erect the drilling rigs on site, a pretty serious bit of kit for a pretty serious job

These photos were taken during routine maintenance on a typically wet November day in Lancashire 🌧️

Whatever your views on the controversial fracking operation at the time, there’s no denying this was an impressive truck and a very specialist setup

A proper bit of Renault Trucks history from the JDS archives

19/08/2026

18/08/2026

🚛 Another Three for The Haulage Family 🚛

It's always good to see customers coming back to us and even better when the orders keep getting bigger.

The Haulage Family in Birmingham have recently added three new Renault Trucks T 480s to their fleet, following on from a Renault Trucks T High they bought from us last year.

So that's four new Renault Trucks in a relatively short space of time, a great vote of confidence in the trucks and the team here at JDS Truck & Van. 👌

A big thank you to everyone at The Haulage Family for continuing to put your trust in us. We really appreciate the business and look forward to seeing these three out on the road.

Here's to many more miles ahead! 🚛

The Haulage Family