They call themselves the fourth emergency service and now the AA has signed a major new contract to have the VW Transporter as their perfect patrol partner. The emergency breakdown firm has opted to use the Volkswagen because they are … Continued
A conference is to be held between industry professionals across Europe to discuss the future of automated trucking in Stuttgart, Germany, in October. With the Netherlands’ Presidency of the European Union next year, it is expected that the Vienna Convention … Continued
The Renault Range C has been selected after a competitive evaluation process to join road surface specialist firm Hazell and Jefferies. So impressed were employees with the truck’s performance, that they have ordered 11 Range C430’s. The 32 tonners took … Continued
With the first deliveries scheduled to take place in September, the new VW Transporter is available to order in all panel van guises. In addition, VW has also announced that all of its variants, including passenger carrying versions, are also … Continued
New figures have revealed the growing problem for haulage firms in the UK when illegal stowaways are discovered. The Home Office has revealed that fines have increased fourfold to £4.2 million a year – that’s a total of £12.4 million … Continued
It is estimated that half of all vans on British roads are overloaded. This impacts on the wear and tear of the vehicle, and can invalidate your insurance. Volkswagen UK ran a survey of 500 vans and 250 fleet managers … Continued
In what is a quiet period in the used van buying market, one firm of experts has revealed its top value recommendations. My Car Check is offering van buyers its opinion of what van buyers should be looking for. They … Continued
It’s one of the most eagerly awaited new vans and the VW Transporter will cost from £17,745 ex VAT, the firm has announced. In addition, VW says that the Transporter range will have the widest availability of engines, transmissions and … Continued
In a policy document, Supporting economic growth in Scotland’s cities, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has urged commonsense in developing Scotland’s transport policy. 75% of freight in the country is carried by road, and where some road users find HGV’s … Continued
The new Mercedes Vito has already made its mark with a firm that was among the first to order the van. JJX Logistics is now the proud owner of a new 3.2 tonne Mercedes Vito Extra-Long and it’s already hard … Continued
It caused something of a stir on social media but when carmaker Lotus needed a ‘beast’ to be transported to Goodwood Festival of Speed they called in GBA Services. The firm picked up the special crate at the firm’s Norfolk … Continued
Last week the Calais port blockade made the headlines not for the industrial action against the port, but for the mass attempts by migrants to stow away on commercial vehicles that were caught up in the traffic chaos that ensued … Continued