MV Commercial to Host HTF Skills Academy’s Lorry Loader Skill Challenge at Convoy in the Park
MV Commercial is proud to announce it will be hosting the HTF Skills Academy’s Lorry Loader Skill Challenge at this year’s Convoy in the Park, taking place at Donington Park on 9-10 August at Donington Circuit. This thrilling competition, dubbed the MV Commercial Crane Challenge at Convoy, will give existing and aspiring crane operators the chance to showcase their precision, speed, and technical skill in front of thousands of trucking enthusiasts and industry professionals.
MV Commercial is proud to announce it will be hosting the HTF Skills Academy’s Lorry Loader Skill Challenge at this year’s Convoy in the Park, taking place at Donington Park on 9-10 August at Donington Circuit. This thrilling competition, dubbed the MV Commercial Crane Challenge at Convoy, will give existing and aspiring crane operators the chance to showcase their precision, speed, and technical skill in front of thousands of trucking enthusiasts and industry professionals.
The highlight of the competition is the use of the Palfinger PK 65002-SH F crane with Power Link Plus technology mounted on a Volvo FH 500 Cabin Spec truck, proudly supplied by MV Commercial. This powerful combination offers an ideal platform for operators to test the limits of their capability in a controlled, competitive environment.
MV Commercial and HTF share a long-standing partnership, built on a mutual commitment to training excellence and innovation in the heavy transport sector. For nearly a decade, MV Commercial has been a trusted supplier of specialist crane trucks to HTF, providing high-specification vehicles both that support the Academy’s mission to train the next generation of skilled operators across the UK, as well as HTF’s specialist transport.
Speaking on behalf of MV Commercial, KC Myer, Marketing Manager, said:
We’re excited to be working with HTF Skills Academy to bring this event to Convoy in the Park. The MV Commercial Crane Challenge at Convoy is a great opportunity to shine a spotlight on the skill, focus, and professionalism required in crane operation – something that often goes unseen in the logistics and construction industries.
The competition will be open to trained operators who want to put their skills to the test in a specially designed course featuring a variety of real-world handling tasks. Spectators can expect an impressive display of precision lifting, tight manoeuvring, and split-second timing – all against the clock.
Speaking on behalf of HTF, Graham Kelly, Training Manger at HTF Skills Academy, said:
HTF Skills Academy, specialists in vocational training for the haulage and construction sectors, sees the competition as more than just a contest. “This is about celebrating skills and promoting professional standards. We want to raise awareness about the technical nature of this role and inspire more people to pursue careers in this field.
Convoy in the Park is one of the UK’s largest festivals celebrating all things trucking, with truck racing, live music, and family-friendly entertainment over a packed weekend.
MV Commercial and HTF Skills Academy invite all attendees to visit their stand, witness the action, and even try their hand at simulator challenges. Winners of the Crane Challenge will walk away with exclusive prizes and bragging rights as one of the UK’s most skilled crane operators.
