Evans Transport Blog

At the Evans Transport Group, our drivers and vehicles are usually seen delivering materials to building sites and moving freight across the UK network. However, every now and then, one of our units is called upon for a slightly more high-profile job!

This summer, a Seymour Transport HGV swapped its standard haulage route for a day of celebration, serving as the official float platform for the Leysdown Carnival 2026.

A Special Guest on Board: Danny Dyer Joins the Float

Decorated around the theme “Kings, Queens & Icons of Leysdown,” our Seymour trailer became a major focal point of the parade. But the highlight of the day came when TV personality and British icon Danny Dyer stepped on board to join the float!

Thousands of spectators lined the streets as the rig rolled through Leysdown, creating an electric atmosphere full of music, applause, and community spirit.

Behind the Scenes: A Unique Day in the Life of a UK HGV Driver

One of our talented drivers captured the whole experience on camera for his popular YouTube channel, giving viewers a rare behind-the-scenes look at what goes into preparing a commercial vehicle for a public parade.

Evans Transport is proud to have provided the vehicle for the Xplosion Dance and Cheer group to perform on during the Bideford Carnival. The group, which consists of children of all ages, put on a spectacular performance, and Evans Transport was delighted to be able to help them make it happen.

The truck was driven by Richard Palmer, who has been with Evans Transport for two and a half years. Richard takes a lot of pride in his vehicle, and it showed at the carnival. The truck was beautifully decorated, and Richard was a great ambassador for Evans Transport.

Richard has also won three commendations at recent truck shows for how well he looks after his vehicle. These are:

• 1st – Devon truck show in May – highly commended
• 2nd – Cornwall truck show in July – highly commended
• 3rd – Truckfest South west September – highly commended

Evans Transport is a local company that is committed to supporting the local community. We are proud to have been able to help the Xplosion Dance and Cheer group with their performance at the Bideford Carnival. We wish them all the best for the future. If you want to see what they are up to then you can find them on Facebook here

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Two weekends in a row saw Evans Transport lorries pulling decorated floats through the towns of Bideford and Barnstaple.

Supporting local community charities both Bideford Rugby Club and The North Devon Journal (pictured) utilised full sized trailers turning them into highly colourful floats enjoyed by the local crowds.