With a growing need from businesses for proving van driver qualifications, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has launched a new scheme. It’s called the Van Excellence Certificate of Driver Competence and, the FTA says, has been launched to recognise this … Continued
Businesses and van drivers are being reminded by Mercedes vans that the paper counterpart of the photocard driving licence has been abolished. The firm says it could affect small businesses and their stance has been backed up by the Freight … Continued
The Vauxhall Vivaro is the van of choice for telecoms firm BT who have just signed a huge deal to take delivery of 2,500 of them. In addition, the firm is also taking on 330 Vauxhall Corsavans that are to … Continued
After a successful launch last year for the Van Excellence driver of the year competition, organisers have unveiled this year’s event. It will take part in July at Wentworth Park in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, and drivers who work for accredited … Continued
Going on tour is a great way to publicise products and the coming week swill see Mercedes and Ford vans coming to a location near you soon. First out of the blocks is Mercedes who are highlighting the ‘versatility’ of … Continued
A new safety campaign has been launched to highlight the importance of van maintenance to boost safety by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The aim of the campaign is to also keep road users and van drivers … Continued
Van Excellence is an initiative to improve the driving standards for organisations that run vans and there are now 100 members. It’s an industry-led scheme to boost van operator compliance and celebrate those van operators who can demonstrate excellence. The … Continued
Small and medium-sized firms could benefit from a new resource pack that is aimed at boosting safety for those staff who need to drive for work by cutting costs and preventing crashes. The pack has been put together by the … Continued
With many business and fleet owners keen to reduce their fuel consumption in a bid to lower their running costs should consider switching to LPG, says one businessman. Guy Lachlan runs an online hardware store called Jones & Cocks in … Continued
Van drivers up and down the country will not need commercialvehicle.com to tell them that traffic congestion on the roads is getting worse. However, a survey by the Freight Transport Association says that the situation is now the worst it … Continued