CV Show

A study in the US has found that more than eight out of 10 truck drivers suffer pain, mostly in their backs and necks. According to the study, conducted on behalf of Volvo Trucks’ North American arm, the problem can…

The global clamour to address the demands of a shifting logistics landscape while reducing emissions and urban congestion has been seen far and wide. The phenomenon has however inspired the creation of dozens of original and exciting last-mile delivery concepts.…

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Hermes Europe have joined forces to launch the Future Logisitics Challenge with the support for start-up accelerator, betahausX. Running until September 23, the contest aims to draw out innovative solutions that redefine the delivery driver experience…

After more than 30 years in the events industry, Murray Ellis knows a thing or two about staging a successful expo. This week, TNB caught up with the new CV Show Director, to learn more about his background, his first…

A new campaign launched last week at the CV Show is aiming to improve the mental health of commercial vehicles drivers and playing chess has been highlighted as one way of tackling the issue. Driving Better Mental Health, which is…

Research conducted on behalf of Transport for London has found that the public supports the introduction of its Direct Vision Standard, designed to improve the safety of HGVs. The study found a majority of respondents in favour of the final…

Hundreds of hauliers have backed a suggestion that the Large Goods Vehicle Driver apprenticeship should include category C+E. The backing came in a survey carried out last month by the logistics industry Trailblazer Group on behalf of the Institute for…

The Commercial Vehicle Show 2019 which took place at the NEC in Birmingham this week sold out for the fifth year running and again proved a huge draw with industry decision-makers and the commercial vehicle media. The vast majority of…

The extent British businesses depend on vans is revealed today by new research published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and management and technology consultancy, BearingPoint. Without a van, 3.4 million people – 10% of the UK’s workforce – would not be able to do their jobs, with an estimated 500,000 driving one as their main role.The report, Light Commercial Vehicles: Delivering for the UK Economy, highlights for the first time the vast economic and social contribution made by the 3.4 million UK van users and employees of businesses that depend on them.

With the CV Show just around the corner, it’s a busy time for David Hanna, Head of Fleet at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. But he took five minutes out of his busy schedule for coffee with Transport News Brief and chat…