This year's resurgent Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC, Birmingham 29 April to 1 May) is a barometer of growing activity in the transport industry.John Challen picks out some highlights
Operators running fleets of 3.5-tonne gvw vans can now get fully hydraulic cranes with maximum working loads of 500kg from Penny Hydraulics.
Cranes
AGS European has chosen Krone for its latest curtainsiders, with four Profi Liners with sliding roofs joining it 200-strong fleet.
Trailers
Claudio Zanframundo has been appointed managing director of Iveco UK, after more than two years as general manager of Iveco Acentro Spa – the joint venture multi-brand Iveco, Irisbus and New Holland...
People
Molan UK has taken delivery of 17 trucks on contract hire from Ryder, following the continued growth of its business supplying polycarbonate and plastic roofing products.
Rigids
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has called on the Coalition government to reassure freight operators that gas is a viable alternative to diesel in its gas manifesto, published today (4...
Alternative Fuels
From November, Citroën's Berlingo Airdream e-HDi micro-hybrid vans will offer better fuel economy and CO2 emissions, according to the French manufacturer.
Car Derived Vans
Ferrari and Maserati dealer Carrs of Exeter has taken delivery of a custom-built, high-specification Iveco Eurocargo 75E18/P.
Car Transporters
Driver CPC was top of the agenda at the Freight Transport Association's National Council meeting last week (3 July 2012), which concluded with the recommendation that the transport industry needs a...
Driver CPC
MID UK Recycling has added two Scania complete skiploaders to its waste and recyclable materials collection fleet.
Municipal Vehicles
MC Group is turning the trucking world pink for a day in support of the 'wear it pink for breast cancer' campaign.
Driver / People Management
London and Edinburgh coach operator City Circle has taken delivery of three more Plaxton Cheetah small coaches, the trio joining two vehicles acquired last year.
Bus & Coach