A new sat nav device aimed at preventing vans and lorries getting stuck in narrow country lanes could be a thing of the past, says one firm. Sat nav maker TomTom says its Trucker 6000 device will stop vans, lorries … Continued
In a deal that’s not to be sneezed at, van owners and drivers who suffer with hay fever are being urged by VW Vans to have their filters changed in a bid to stop their seasonal suffering. The summer service … Continued
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