A new show in Caen, Calvados, Normandy Trucks attracted around 3,200 visitors this weekend, almost 2,000 of whom paid. A figure below the expectations of the organizing association, in particular “ due to lack of communication”, believes the team. Who, however, intends to learn from the inevitable mistakes of a first edition and feels supported by the feedback from partners: “All heavy goods vehicle dealerships and training institutes have re-signed for next year, underlines the president, Frédéric Le Bonniec. We remain very satisfied. »
Beautiful trucks
Thanks to the help of sponsors, such as the well-known GDO convenience stores in Démouville, the event should not record a big deficit. The 2025 edition should give more space to public works and passenger transport.
In addition to its support for two young people with disabilities, this “rasso” made it possible to show 128 trucks, the most aesthetic of which were awarded prizes: the first prize for the personalized vehicle went to the Tumoine company, from Ille- et-Vilaine, for a truck in viking mode.