Asset Alliance Group is to publish its second annual report into the health of the road transport sector at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC; 30 April to 2 May), promising it will be “compulsive reading” for anyone in the industry.
Finance & Leasing
Vehicle converter CoolKit will be exhibiting a VW Crafter refrigerated vehicle at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC; 30 April to 2 May)
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Trailer manufacturer and bodybuilder Cartwright Group has unveiled its plans for the forthcoming Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC, Birmingham; 30 April to 2 May), with a new range of products and services to be showcased under the theme of innovation.
Trailers
Guest and Sherwood Truck and Van will be promoting its diverse portfolio of brands and services at the Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC, Birmingham: 30 April to 2 May).
Vehicle Parts
DAF Trucks is promising its largest ever vehicle display at the Commercial Vehicle Show, with the full range of new LF, CF and XF chassis on show both inside and outside the venue.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Scottish bus operator JMB Travel has adopted a Continental tyre policy for its fleet of service buses, following “unquestionable” results from a year-long trial.
Tyres & Retreads
Ford & Slater has become the first DAF dealer in the UK to obtain Stage Two approvals from the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA).
Standards & Practices
IVECO Bus has launched the New Daily Minibus, available in electric and natural gas versions, as well as diesel.
Bus & Coach
Agricultural engineering and machinery dealer Brian Robinson Machinery (BRM) has equipped its new purpose-built workshop with a Sky 200 heavy-duty lift, from Stertil Koni.
Lifting & Handling
Retailer Pets at Home has taken delivery of another order of trailers from Cartwright, this time 11 double-deck trailers with a bespoke design and build service and supplied with a full-service package, including finance and maintenance.
Finance & Leasing
The MOT roller brake test is the minimum standard and operators should carry out more detailed testing as part of their regular maintenance programmes.
Standards & Practices
IVECO has launched the New Daily, promising fuel improvement of up to 10% as well as a best-in-class driver experience with its “stress-busting, safety-boosting technologies”.
Light Commercial Vehicles