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Organisers of the Commercial Vehicle Show have announced that the independent ABC audit has confirmed a total visitor attendance in 2014 of 18,884; a 4% increase on last year’s figure. Additionally, the demographic analysis of registration data shows the significant…

News from Cartwright: Manchester-based Cartwright Group has appointed Barry Atherton as Director of Operations of its manufacturing facility. In his new role, Atherton is responsible for ensuring the company’s consistently high standards of quality, efficiency and service within its manufacturing operation…

News from Carrier Transicold: Arla Foods has increased the efficiency of one of its combination trailers since becoming the first-in-the-world to trial the latest innovation from Carrier Transicold. The technology has the potential to revolutionise the way temperature-controlled trailers are…

New technology, better infrastructure and funding reform are the three visions outlined by the Department for Transport (DfT) to improve the UK’s future road network. Speaking at the New Civil Engineer conference, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin shared his thoughts on…

News from the Gregory Distribution: Transport and logistics business Gregory Distribution Ltd (GDL) has announced the purchase of M&D Transport, a refrigerated transport business based in Great Torrington, Devon, which operates in both the UK and mainland Europe mainly in…

The EU’s Energy Efficiency Directive is set to challenge companies to reduce the energy use in their operations. The Freight Transport Association (FTA) believes that its government-approved data scheme will help hauliers and freight firms reduce their fuel usage. The…

Vehicle crime has always been an unsavoury reality of operating hugely valuable vehicles that can carry even more valuable cargoes from small vans right through to 44 tonne artics. While official figures are hard to come by, the data that…

Ashley Minors, Director at specialist insurance broker Boswells, speaks about the risks in the CV sector. Whether your involvement in the commercial vehicle market is in manufacturing, converting, retail or repair, there is no escaping the issue of insurance. Therefore,…

A road transport industry body has responded to the publication of the second annual report of longer semi trailers. The 10-year trial was launched in 2012 allowing companies to apply for a share of 1,800 allocations to operate longer vehicles.…

News from Schmitz: TISS has announced a Europe-wide partnership with Schmitz Cargobull, Europe’s largest Trailer Manufacturer, for the supply of its award-winning TankSafe fuel security devices. The agreement means TankSafe is available through Schmitz’s aftermarket network and as a factory…