The Commercial Vehicle Show 2020 has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
CV Show
Maze Logistic Solutions has taken delivery of its first Volvo trucks, a pair of FH Globetrotter-cabbed 6x2 tractors, citing dealer support and driver recommendations.
Tractor Units
DHL Express has taken delivery of 12 double-deck trailers from Cartwright, fitted with loading systems by Joloda.
Trailers
Refrigerated vehicle rental business Petit Forestier is using mobile column lifts, from Stertil Koni, to maximise floorspace at its Bicester workshop.
Workshop
Vehicle wash equipment manufacturer Istobal has announced a new water recycling system, said to save up to 6,380 litres of water per hour for commercial vehicle wash facilities.
Vehicle Washing Equipment
The IRTE Skills Challenge 2020 has been postponed from June to later this year, in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Continuing Professional Development
The Road Haulage Association has welcomed the government’s announcement of a temporary relaxation of the enforcement of drivers’ hours rules during the coronavirus outbreak.
Driver / People Management
Vehicle lift and test equipment supplier AUTOPSTENHOJ has introduced a certification system to recognise its sales and service partners.
Lifting Equipment
Vic Young Conversions is offering a new range of fully electric vehicles, including box vans and dropside tippers, all converted from the Nissan e-NV200.
Electric Vehicles
Dumbarton-based McColl’s Travel has taken delivery of its first four Strata low floor buses, from Mellor, to meet additional capacity for its contract with the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT).
Bus & Coach
Stirling-based GEM Contracts has taken delivery of two Scania G500 tippers, with bespoke tar bodies by Thompson.
Bodies & Bodywork
DAF has announced that the first CF Electric 6x2 refuse collection vehicle has been delivered to Dutch public waste disposal company ROVA as part of a field trial involving four comparable vehicles.
Electric Vehicles