Steve Hurd named as new Managing Director at Vision Techniques
Road safety specialists Vision Techniques have announced the promotion of Steve Hurd to Managing Director. Hurd has been at the forefront of the commercial vehicle sector for many years with directorship roles at several high-profile commercial vehicle companies. Beginning his journey with Vision Techniques in 2015, Steve was first appointed as National Sales Manager before […]
Visitor registrations open for CV Show 2019
The UK’s largest commercial vehicle event takes place from 30 April-2 May 2019 The Commercial Vehicle Show is the UK’s largest event for the road transport, distribution and logistics sector. Back for its 18th year, the event is being held from the 30 April-2 May across three halls at Birmingham’s NEC. Visitor registrations are now […]
New Scania/Hyva skiploader launched
Scania has launched a fully built-up skiploader based on its 18-tonne gross vehicle weight New Generation P-series chassis. Developed in conjunction with skiploader equipment manufacturer, Hyva, the vehicle is available for order from any Scania UK dealer network sales outlet. “The New Generation P-series 4×2 rigid chassis is ruggedly-constructed, durable, reliable and safe,” said Scania […]
Consider authenticty when choosing reversing alarms, warns Brigade
Brigade Electronics is urging operators to consider authenticity when selecting reversing alarms and warns that cheaper imitations may not offer the same safety benefits. Brigade’s unique and patented bbs-tek® white sound reversing alarms are one of the safest on the market for many reasons. Firstly, the sound is directional and therefore locatable. A pedestrian can […]
Staffordshire County Council adds first ever Stratos spreaders to winter fleet
Staffordshire County Council has added nine new Stratos III spreaders to its winter fleet for the first time after the Aebi Schmidt equipment came out top in the council’s tender process for nine replacement spreaders. Staffordshire operates a fleet of 39 spreaders to meet its statutory requirements to keep the council’s highways and byways free […]
Timing of new customs declaration system could “make a bad Brexit worse”, says logistics expert
A logistics expert has said disruption for the UK’s EU traders following any no-deal Brexit will be intensified by delays in introducing the country’s new system for managing customs declarations. Adam Johnson, director of Leeds-based Tudor International Freight, said the key implementation period for replacing the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system […]
Heavy duty strength at Dayco
Dayco is a truly global business with research & development facilities, manufacturing operations and distribution centres throughout the world. It specialises in power transmission products and is a leading engine products and drive systems supplier for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries. Dayco is also a major player in the heavy duty (HD) sector, where […]
Van market declined by 1.3% in 2018, figures show
LCV market under 3.5 tonnes remained stable despite intense market pressures, according to SMMT figures The light commercial vehicle market under 3.5 tonnes declined by 1.3% in 2018, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Overall, the new light commercial vehicle market declined marginally by 1.3% in 2018 with 357,325 registrations, which is less than […]
Goodyear renews support for transport charity Transaid
Goodyear has renewed its corporate membership of international development organisation Transaid for a further year. The international tyre manufacturer first pledged its support in 2015. In a statement, a spokesperson said: “The renewal cements the company’s support for Transaid’s life-saving projects in sub-Saharan Africa, with its financial contribution providing essential unrestricted funding towards the testing […]
Faymonville Group takes over Stürzer Heavy Trucks
Vehicle manufacturer the Faymonville Group has taken over German commercial vehicle dealer Stürzer Heavy Trucks. The acquisition represents an expansion of the company’s activities in South Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The newly created Faymonville Trade & Services GmbH, headquartered in Landsberg am Lech, will take over various tasks in this context. Firstly, the branch office […]