Cartwright launched four innovations at last week’s CV Show (14—16 April 2015, NEC, Birmingham) under the tutelage of technical director Lionel Curtis (ex of Gray & Adams).
Refrigeration
Dawsonrentals used last week’s CV Show to launch a configurable ‘portable’ workshop building and system, suitable for tyre, lube, glass, electrical and paint work.
Bodyshop Equipment
LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) supplier Calor Gas has taken delivery of its first of 20 new Minibulk tankers based on DAF’s 18-tonne Euro 6 LF 220 FA chassis – its first to pass through thee new WVTA...
Tankers
Industrial gases giant BOC formally launched its much anticipated Frostcruise cryogenic refrigerated trailer as well as a mobile LNG (liquefied natural gas) refueller at this week’s CV Show (14—16...
Alternative Fuels
Reading Buses has today (Friday 17 April 2015) launched a project aimed at setting a new land speed record for a service bus using its low emission Scania vehicles that run on CBG (compressed...
Alternative Fuels
Don-Bur has been wowing visitors to the CV Show with its new 13.6m tri-axle lifting deck trailer, which boasts a full 52-pallet capacity.
Trailers
Iveco’s futuristic Vision concept van, a bling-packed special-edition Stralis heavy truck and dedicated, spark-ignition gas trucks were among head-turners at this week’s CV Show (14—16 April 2015,...
Tractor Units
More than 300,000 job sheets were processed through 1link Service Network during March – setting a new record for a single month.
Workshop Management Systems
Today (14 April 2015) at the CV Show, the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) is urging van owners and operators to make a step change in maintenance, to ensure they meet self regulatory...
Road Legal
Plaxton, part of the Alexander Dennis group (ADL), has unveiled its new Cheetah XL midi coach and confirmed coach operator orders for more than 50 in advance of seeing the finished article.
Bus & Coach
Anyone considering membership of the FTA (Freight Transport Association) should get along to its stand (Hall 4, 4G31) at the CV Show (14—16 April 2015, NEC, Birmingham), where thre are 10% off deals.
Fleet Management Systems
Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK is showcasing a novel 4x2 skip loader based on its Econic low-entry cab at thge CV Show (14—16 April 2015) – as first seen at the recent CLOCS Progress event, at London’s ExCel...
Municipal Vehicles