Market Overview & Figures (2024-2025)
According to data from The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT), the UK truck market continues to be led by DAF, which claimed 28.4% of total registrations in 2024 – an impressive figure and testament to its enduring dominance.
More recently, in the first quarter of 2025, DAF widened its lead still further with a 31.13% market share – solidifying its dominant position at the top; the closest competitors were Scania with 17.44% and Volvo with 17.0%.
A glance at 2024’s European market also reveals Volvo Trucks making history as the leader in heavy truck sales – holding 17.9% of the market across Europe, with strong performance in the UK, France, Germany, Poland, and Spain.
Leading Truck Brands in the UK
Here’s a rundown of the brands most prevalent on UK roads, along with a snapshot of their background:
DAF Trucks
- Market Share: ~28–31% (2024–2025)
- Overview: Part of PACCAR, DAF has long been the uncontested leader in the UK truck market, offering a robust range of heavy-duty vehicles, famed for reliability, driver comfort, and efficient operations.
Scania
- Market Share: ~17.4% in Q1 2025
- Overview: A Swedish stalwart under Traton, Scania specialises in trucks for long-distance haulage, distribution, construction, and even autonomous trucks
Volvo Trucks
- Market Share: ~17.0% in Q1 2025 (UK)
- Europe-wide: 17.9% share for heavy trucks in 2024
- Background: Renowned for safety and engineering excellence, Volvo is a global player with a history of advances in driver comfort and operational reliability.
Mercedes-Benz
- Market Share: ~7.9% in Q1 2025
- Background: A premium German brand offering heavy, medium, and light commercial trucks, blending high standards of engineering with advanced safety features.
MAN
- Market Share: ~7.8% in Q1 2025
- Background: Another Traton brand, MAN serves long haul, construction, and distribution sectors – strong in both heavy-duty and mid-weight categories.
IVECO
- Market Share: ~7.56% in Q1 2025
- Overview: Italian manufacturer known for a wide range of commercial vehicles – from light trucks and vans to heavy-duty lorries, with a reputation for ruggedness.
Renault Trucks
- Market Share: ~6.16% in Q1 2025
- Background: With deep French roots and part of Volvo Group, Renault Trucks offers a blend of light and heavy commercial vehicles, focusing on euro‑6 engines and eco‑friendly technologies.
Dennis Eagle
- Market Share: ~2.43% in Q1 2025
- Overview: A UK-based specialist in refuse and recycling trucks. Dennis Eagle has seen notable growth (30.22% increase) and is a key local brand
Isuzu
- Market Share: ~2.21% in Q1 2025
- Background: Japanese marque specialising in medium-duty trucks and commercial vehicles, offering dependable diesel performance in commercial contexts.
Brand Summary Table
| Brand | Q1 2025 UK Market Share | Notable Strengths |
| DAF | ~31% | Reliability, dominance, efficiency |
| Scania | ~17.4% | Long-haul, high spec Swedish trucks |
| Volvo | ~17.0% | Safety, engineering, broad global reach |
| Mercedes-Benz | ~7.9% | Premium standards, advanced tech |
| MAN | ~7.8% | Versatility, strong construction offering |
| IVECO | ~7.56% | Durable, wide model range |
| Renault Trucks | ~6.16% | Eco-design, urban solutions |
| Dennis Eagle | ~2.43% | Local, specialised refuse trucks |
| Isuzu | ~2.21% | Medium-duty reliability |
How Jaltest Diagnostics Covers These Brands
For workshops and fleets across the UK, Jaltest Diagnostics offers a powerful multi-brand tool perfectly suited to the commercial vehicle market. Here’s how it supports the most driven truck brands:
- Extensive Brand Coverage: Jaltest CV supports over 214 brands and 6,067 models, including core players like Scania, DAF, IVECO, MAN, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Dennis Eagle, Isuzu, and others.
- Comprehensive Vehicle Types: Jaltest can serve commercial vehicles across the board – from trucks and HGVs to buses, trailers, LCVs, agriculture, construction, and even marine applications.
- Diagnostic Features: It offers OEM-level fault codes, guided diagnostics, interactive wiring diagrams, component locations, test values, repair time estimates, and smart technical guides – all updated multiple times a year to stay current.
- Benefit for the UK Market: Whether diagnosing a Scania long-haul tractor, a Volvo heavy duty rig, a Dennis Eagle refuse vehicle, or an Isuzu medium truck, Jaltest ensures seamless coverage across the full spectrum. The constant updates mean even the latest models are supported.
Wrap-Up
As the data shows, the UK truck market is led strongly by DAF, with Scania and Volvo close behind. A range of other manufacturers – Mercedes-Benz, MAN, IVECO, Renault, Dennis Eagle, and Isuzu – also play meaningful roles, particularly across different niches.
Across all of these brands, Jaltest Diagnostics, with its breadth of brand and model support, interactive tools, and frequent updates, is ideally placed to support workshops servicing a diverse and evolving fleet of vehicles.
For more information on Jaltest’s multi-brand vehicle diagnostics solution, or to arrange a demonstration, please get in touch with our expert team today by calling 03454 66 66 99 or using our online contact form.
