The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is calling on the government to provide more support to the transport sector in its Logistics Manifesto 2015, launched this week at the Commercial Vehicle Show (14-16 April, NEC, Birmingham).
CV Show
Visitors to this week’s Commercial Vehicle Show (14-16 April, NEC, Birmingham) can see examples of how the CLOCS – Construction Logistics and Cycle safety – standard is boosting road safety, with two CLOCS supporters demonstrating the benefits on their stands.
Road Safety
Today (14 April 2015) at the CV Show, the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) is urging van owners and operators to make a step change in maintenance, to ensure they meet self regulatory requirements and avoid the risk of fines and further legislation being imposed upon them.
Road Legal
Axle weighing business Axtec is showcasing its range of dynamic, static, on-board and portable axle weighing solutions at the Commercial Vehicle Show, which opens today (14 April) at the NEC, Birmingham.
Axles
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is launching its 2015 General Election manifesto at the Commercial Vehicle Show, which opens today (14 April) at the NEC, Birmingham.
CV Show
Visitors to Brigade Electronics’ stand at the Commercial Vehicle Show – opening today (14 April) at the NEC, Birmingham – will be able to see a clear demonstration of multiple blind spots around a vehicle.
Telematics
TIP Trailer Services has announced today (14 April) that it is investing in 1,000 ambient trailers for delivery during 2015, as a full replacement of its ambient fleet.
Trailers
Plaxton, part of the Alexander Dennis group (ADL), has unveiled its new Cheetah XL midi coach and confirmed coach operator orders for more than 50 in advance of seeing the finished article.
Bus & Coach
Anyone considering membership of the FTA (Freight Transport Association) should get along to its stand (Hall 4, 4G31) at the CV Show (14—16 April 2015, NEC, Birmingham), where thre are 10% off deals.
Fleet Management Systems
Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK is showcasing a novel 4x2 skip loader based on its Econic low-entry cab at thge CV Show (14—16 April 2015) – as first seen at the recent CLOCS Progress event, at London’s ExCel centre.
Municipal Vehicles
Family-owned recycling and waste management specialist Powerday, in Harlesden, has taken on a new DAF LF 250 FA skip-loader chassis specified for what the firm sees as a safe inner city truck of the future.
Construction Equipment
Craig Haulage, one of Scotland’s leading transport operators, has taken delivery of four new MAN Euro 6 26.480 6x2 TGS tractor units with LX cabs – with for more due to be added to its 68-strong fleet later this year.
Tractor Units