Michelin marked its return to the CV Show (29 April to 1 May 2014) with a global preview of its new 385/65 R 22.5 X Multi T trailer tyre, ahead of its European launch later this summer, as well as launching its 24/7 breakdown service for truck, bus and coach operators.
Tyres & Retreads
The CV Show (29 April to 1 May 2014) is now open at the NEC, Birmingham, with headline acts including Citroen, Ford, Isuzu, Iveco, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Renault Trucks, Vauxhall, as well as hundreds more transport and workshop specialists, many of which are unveiling new products.
CV Show
Transport firms are fitting forward-facing cameras on their trucks in growing numbers, according to a report launched at the CV Show by the RHA (Road Haulage Association).
Security Equipment
Two-thirds of road haulage managers say better driving behaviour is the main way to reduce fleet fuel consumption, according to a major study published today (29 April 2014) at the CV Show.
Driver / People Management
Brake, the road safety charity, has welcomed revised guidance from the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) on managing work-related road safety.
Driver / People Management
For all things coupling, running gear and tipping gear, Jost's stand at the Commercial Vehicle Show, which opens its doors tomorrow (29 April 2014) at the NEC, Birmingham, is the place to go.
CouplingsExeros Technologies, which develops truck camera systems aimed at increasing safety in the transport industry, says it will use its CV Show debut three systems.
Telematics
Commercial vehicle lifting equipment specialist Stertil Koni will be exhibiting its Earthlift wireless mobile columns at the CV Show, which opens its doors at the NEC, Birmingham, tomorrow (29 April to 1 May 2014).
Lifting Equipment
The CV Show opens its doors tomorrow (29 April to 1 May 2014) at the NEC, Birmingham, and beyond the headline acts (Citroen, Ford, Isuzu, Iveco, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Vauxhall etc), there will be hundreds of transport and workshop equipment stands with show launches.
CV ShowMark Todd has been appointed to the new role of head of aftersales at Isuzu Truck (UK), reporting to managing director Pete Murphy. Todd has been managing operations for the company since deputy managing director Bob Haughton departed last year. He was formerly general manager parts, service & warranty and has been with Isuzu Truck (UK), for 10 years.
People
RHA (the Road Haulage Association) has made important additions to its guidance notes on the safe loading of HGVs – in particular, on securing palletised freight on curtainsiders.
Health & Safety Legislation
Nissan says it has improved its NV400 panel van and conversion range with a single new low-emission Euro 5 2.3-litre turbodiesel engine that cuts CO2 emissions by 8g/km, as well as range-wide specification upgrades.
Chassis Cabs