DAF Trucks has announced that managing director Ray Ashworth (pictured) will be retiring in the next few months and will be replaced by Robin Easton, currently managing director of Paccar India.
PeopleUltracapacitor manufacturer Skeleton Technologies has launched a new engine start module to help power heavy industry vehicles in extreme conditions.
Engines & Engine Parts
Next month’s Commercial Vehicle Show (25-27 April; NEC, Birmingham) will be “the biggest and best shop window yet for the road freight industry”, according to Richard Burnett, chief executive of the Road Haulage Association.
Electric Vehicles
Renault-Nissan has announced that it is forming a new light commercial vehicle business unit, in a bid to grow its market share.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Paneltex has announced that it will be exhibiting three flagship refrigerated vehicles at the Commercial Vehicle Show next month (25-27 April; NEC, Birmingham).
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Don-Bur says a 52-pallet ‘Wedge’ Lifting Deck trailer will take centre stage on its stand at the Commercial Vehicle Show, on 25-27 April at the NEC, Birmingham.
TrailersThe government must implement a more coherent, joined-up transport strategy if the UK is to realise the benefits of connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs).
Driver Assistance Systems
Automotive logistics firm DF Services (Kent) has taken delivery of 10 car transporters in its first full-service contract hire deal with Fraikin.
Car Transporters
Volvo Trucks showcased four trucks including its Volvo FE low entry cab (LEC) at yesterday’s CLOCS Progress event (14 March; ExCel, London).
Rigids
Two big names in transport refrigeration will be joining forces to showcase applications of diesel, hybrid and all-electric units at the forthcoming Commercial Vehicle Show (25-27 April; NEC, Birmingham).
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Quinn Building Products says it is boosting productivity and fleet efficiency by specifying 50-tonne Renault Range K 8x4s and 39-tonne Range C 10x4s, as part of its four-year fleet replacement programme.
Rigids
Tracey Concrete has extended its ready-mix fleet with three MAN TGS 8x4s fitted with Liebherr mixers, citing the vehicle’s “strong chassis” as reasons for the selection.
Concrete Mixers