All Specialized Transport Articles

How the hierarchy of top construction OEMs continues to change
Updated animated chart shows how the top construction OEMs have traded positions over the last 20 years, now including data for 2023.
Extinguishing EV fires poses unique challenges
When lithium ion batteries catch fire, they burn differently from internal combustion engines. Fighting those fires poses difficulties in vehicle fire suppression
NXGEN expands SPMT fleet
Bare lease lifting and transport equipment specialist NXGEN has ordered 92 lines of self propelled modular transporter
Avesco orders electric transportation truck
Zeeo-emission truck to serve Avesco customers
Honda reveals prototype autonomous work vehicle
All-electric vehicle targets companies that need autonomous operation or delivery solutions
Collé Rental expands semi-low loader fleet
Company places giant Nooteboom order comprising over 25 units
Kranpunkten electric truck in operation
The fully electric flatbed truck for MEWP deliveries is now in use in Gothenburg, Sweden
Kranpunkten invests in unique electric truck
Swedish rental company will add a Volvo FE Electric truck with a specialist platform
Avesco uses 40t electric truck for transport
Avesco Rent has partnered with Friderici Spécial and Designwerk to introduce the electric truck
How construction change is spearheading move to zero carbon
The pace of change and innovation has accelerated sharply as the industry searches for the best routes to a more sustainable future
GIS show on course for October
The 8th GIS show in Italy for the access, lifting and specialized transport sectors is on course to go ahead from 7 to 9 October 
New UK dealer for Goldhofer
Rental company Specialist Trailer Hire becomes official Goldhofer distributor, adding 16 Stepstar low-loaders to its fleet
Mediaco acquires SE Levage
Groupe Mediaco, France’s largest crane rental company, adds SE Levage to its portfolio of acquisitions
Maxim Crane Works acquires from NCSG
NCSG Crane and Heavy Haul assets and locations join US crane rental major Maxim Crane Works
Diesel Progress Award winners announced in Louisville
Inaugural Diesel Progress Awards dinner held in Louisville, Kentucky, on the day before ICUEE
Mediaco and Capelle acquire Altéad
Lifting and transport divisions of Altéad in France sold to Mediaco and Capelle
Palfinger up nearly 12%
Double digit rise in sales at Palfinger in first quarter of 2019 to €440.9 million
Andover builds for Skelton
New plant bodies from Andover Trailers for Skelton Plant
Kiloutou buys natural gas trucks
Kiloutou has bought five Iveco natural gas trucks for its equipment delivery fleet and said it will add a further 10 vehicles in 2019.
GAP Vehicle Hire depot opens for business
Glasgow in Scotland is the location for workshop offering a range of services to rental customers; company is already planning further UK openings
Load More