Commercial vehicle product news and new trucks | Commercial Motor

Karen Yuill Recovery picks Renaults after factory tour

Vehicle recovery firm Karen Yuill Recovery has opted to run Renault vehicles after a tour of the manufacturer’s Lyon factory.

Truck News - Emma Shone

AJ Dean Transport chooses Daf for first new vehicles

Southampton-based operator AJ Dean Transport has bought new vehicles – two Daf XF tractor units – for the first time in its nine-year life.

Truck News - Emma Shone

Jacobs Vehicle Systems doubles braking efficiency with high-power density engine brake

Jacobs Vehicle Systems, manufacturer of the Jake Brake, has doubled the power of its engine braking thanks to the development of a new high-power density (HPD) engine brake.

Truck News - George Barrow

Pukka Insure launches product aimed at van drivers

Sam White has launched Pukka Insure with the aim of becoming a disruptive force in the commercial vehicle insurance market.

Truck News - Carol Millett

Sainsbury’s boosts fleet with prototype trailer

Sainsbury’s has taken delivery of Carrier Transicold’s prototype natural refrigerant trailer unit.

Truck News - Commercial Motor

Brenntag UK & Ireland orders 12 Volvo Globetrotters

Chemical distribution company Brenntag UK & Ireland has placed an order for 12 Globetrotter cabbed, FM tractor units.

Truck News - Carol Millett

Stowaway fears drive SmartWitness camera sales

SmartWitness said it had seen a 90% increase in sales of its rear trailer cameras and a 300% increase in infrared cameras due to hauliers attempting to protect their vehicles from stowaway intrusion.

Truck News - Chris Tindall

Lomas Distribution adds 70 Volvos to fleet

Lomas Distribution has bought 70 new Volvos, made up of 50 FH tractor units with Globetrotter XL cabs and 20 FM 8x4 tippers.

Truck News - Emma Shone

FTA acquires Tachodisc out of administration

Tachograph and compliance software business Tachodisc has been bought out of administration by FTA subsidiary TDUK.

Truck News - Ashleigh Wight

Paneltex marks anniversary year with stand at CV Show 2016

British bodybuilder Paneltex celebrated its Silver Jubilee year with its biggest ever stand at the NEC.

Truck News - Commercial Motor

Whale Tankers exhibits range at CV Show

Solihull-based Whale Tankers, which is a long-term supporter of the CV Show, took the opportunity to demonstrate products across all vehicle weights. Stand exhibits ranged from a 3.2-tonne Ford Ranger jet-vac pick-up truck, to Hydra Cleansing’s mighty Scania Terminator.

Truck News - Hayley Tayler

CV Show 2016: Bandvulc reveals rear-axle van tyre

Bandvulc is displaying its new rear axle VV2 regional van tyre aimed specifically at the dotcom sector.

Truck News - Commercial Motor

CV Show 2016: Iveco sweeps up

Iveco has teamed up with Surrey-based Johnston Sweepers to design and develop a new generation of road sweepers for the UK market.

Truck News - Commercial Motor

CV Show 2016: ‘Regeneration? No Thanks’ a hit

Iveco said that its “Regeneration? No Thanks” message has been gaining traction with truck fleets during the first two days of the show – generating a strong interest in its HI-SCR approach to Euro-6.

Truck News - Commercial Motor

CV Show 2016: crowds flock to exhibitor stands

The general consensus of the exhibitors that we spoke to is that this year’s CV Show is a resounding success.

Truck News - Commercial Motor

CV Show 2016: Tiger Trailers back at NEC for second year

Tiger Trailers is back at the CV Show for the second time following its successful debut at last year’s event. It will be talking to visitors about its latest range of dryfreight vans, double-deckers and curtainsiders.

Truck News - Commercial Motor

CV Show 2016: Terminator truck wows the crowds

Hydro Cleansing’s new Scania R730 Highline, otherwise known as the Terminator, is certainly one of the most eye-catching exhibits at this year’s show.

Truck News - Will Shiers

CV Show 2016: Cartwright and Transdek partner up

The Cartwright Group and Transdek UK today announced a partnership agreement that will see the two firms collaborate on the design and manufacture of value-added fixed double-deck trailers.

Truck News - Commercial Motor

CV Show 2016: Eurocargo draws the crowds

The International Truck of the Year 2016 proved a must-see exhibit on the opening day, with Iveco’s New Eurocargo featuring both on its stand in Hall 5 and its dual outdoor exhibition areas.

Truck News - Commercial Motor

CV Show 2016: PSA Sevel Nord range dispatched

French automotive group PSA has chosen the CV Show for the first public appearance of the new Sevel Nord range of Citroën Dispatch and Peugeot Expert vans.

Truck News - Commercial Motor

CV Show 2016: LDV brand back in the UK

The LDV brand has returned to the UK after a seven-year absence.

Truck News - Commercial Motor

Doors to CV Show 2016 to open tomorrow

The doors to CV Show 2016 open at the Birmingham NEC tomorrow – and you will be able to stay on top of all the news and product launches on Commercialmotor.com.

Truck News - George Barrow

Leiths buys five Mercedes-Benz StreamSpace tractors

Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles has delivered five new ultra-light Actros 2442 StreamSpace tractor units to quarrying, civil engineering and construction group Leiths (Scotland).

Truck News - Commercial Motor

Gist adds Michelin tyre telematics to trailer fleet

Gist is to run a trailer tyre telematics system across 58 of its tri-axle Gray & Adams double-deckers following a pilot project of 27 trailers.

Truck News - Commercial Motor

A&F Haulage goes for 20 Volvo tippers

A&F Haulage has taken delivery of 20 Volvo tippers from Thomas Hardie Commercials, taking its fleet to over 85 trucks.

Truck News - Ashleigh Wight

Big Lorry Blog has moved!

Big Lorry Blog has a new home on Commercialmotor’s sister website Truck & Driver.

Truck News - Commercial Motor

Howard Tenens chooses Lawrence David after contract win with STIHL GB

Howard Tenens has taken delivery of a pillarless curtainsider from Lawrence David after winning a contract with power tools manufacturer STIHL GB.

Truck News - George Barrow

Out now: Commercial Motor 21 April

Should we stay or should we go? With the EU referendum coming up, let this week’s issue of Commercial Motor, out today (21 April), help you to decide how to vote.

Truck News - Ashleigh Wight

Eddie Stobart to trial KERS trailer

Eddie Stobart is to trial a regenerative-braking-powered semi-trailer that aims to cut fuel and carbon emissions by up to 25%.

Truck News - Hayley Tayler

M Lutt and Sons buys Smitten Transport

Pallet supplier and logistics firm M Lutt and Sons has boosted its transport division with the acquisition of Smitten Transport and Distribution.

Truck News - Carol Millett

Simon Irwin goes for Volvo 8x4 Tridem tipper

Swedish safety: Simon Irwin, a Bedford-based contractor for Tarmac, has taken delivery of his first Volvo, an 8x4 Tridem tipper.

Truck News - George Barrow

60-second interview Billy Dougan, MD, Gray & Adams (Ireland)

To encourage young people into the industry we should…

Truck News - Commercial Motor

City centre safety at heart of Scania Urban Tipper design

Scania has said it will set a new level of city centre safety, following the launch of its Urban Tipper.

Truck News - Carol Millett

MAN offers nearside door window

Three MAN Truck & Bus UK dealers are offering a nearside door window to TGX, TGS,TGM and TGL models to increase direct vision, as recommended by TfL’s Clocs.

Truck News - George Barrow

Driverless trucks may soon be on UK roads

A number of major truck manufacturers have expressed an interest in the UK’s first trial of HGV platooning, which is expected to be given the green light in the Budget this week.

Truck News - Carol Millett