Easilift Loading Systems has announced the UK launch of the Double-Dok, a blend of dock levelling and lifting platform technology that the company believes presents a flexible, cost-effective solution to changing usage patterns of the loading bay.
Trailers
Having installed more than 3,500 pits across the UK and Ireland, Premier Pits has received its first order from Africa.
Lifting Equipment
Previewing a completely new range of people movers, with commercial vehicles to follow, Ford's Tourneo Custom Concept showcases "a dramatic new look that will appeal to customers seeking style, functionality and space", according to the vehicle manufacturer.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Tipper bodybuilder Thompsons Group has unveiled its a new-look website.
Tippers
R Jameson Transport is singing the praises of four new Mega box trailers, purchased from Schmitz Cargobull.
Trailers
Rugbi Industrial Supplies, the Neath-based supplier of corporate clothing, personal protection equipment and consumables, has competed its switch to Mercedes-Benz vans.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Commercial vehicle alignment equipment supplier Haweka is offering one free alignment check to dealers and CV/PSV operators with over 20 vehicles that are considering bringing wheel alignment in-house.
Wheel Alignment
As part of Gatwick Airport's £8 million investment in a new snow fleet, the facility has taken delivery of two new specialist de-icing trucks.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
The IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers), FTA (Freight Transport Association) and IMechE (Institution of Mechanical Engineers) have agreed to create a career path arrangement for vehicle technicians.
Apprenticeships
Bridgestone has become the first tyre manufacturer to develop a training course specifically to help workshop technicians complete 35 hours of Driver CPC training.
Driver CPC
Hankook is now offering a truck breakdown service covered by more than 7,000 outlets across 30 European countries and the CIS.
Road Safety
The DAF European Technician of the Year 2012 Award has been won by Rinze Louwsma of Cosmo Bolsward, in the Netherlands.
Continuing Professional Development