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
Tasked with ploughing up and down the motorways, seven new Renault T 520s are helping Red Bull in its formula 1 Grand Prix campaign. The new Renault Trucks are helping to shift the Red Bull ‘Tree House’ around Europe when … 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 their better fuel economy, comfort levels and payload, the Mercedes Actros has impressed T&J Haulage. The firm has taken on two Mercedes Actros 2445s with the aerodynamic StreamSpace cabs which have also been fitted with chrome trim, light bars … Continued
The latest addition to the Ford Transit Connect line-up will offer buyers class leading fuel efficiencies as well as connectivity technology and driver assistance aids. The new van comes with a 1.5 litre TDCi diesel unit which should deliver impressive … Continued
The all-terrain capabilities of the Mercedes Sprinter 4×4 are the reason why Siemens have opted to use the van to maintain their giant wind turbines. The firm’s engineers have to travel to some of the remotest parts of the UK … Continued
Richard Payne Gill, Deputy Chair of the Association for Driving License Verification tells CVN what the changes to the law means for fleet owners. Commercial Vehicle News (CVN) – What does the change in DVLA policy with regard counterpart driving … Continued
Parking enforcement officers are the bane of commercial vehicle drivers’ lives. An almost typical street scene these days is that of a driver remonstrating with a parking warden over giving him a ticket. Don’t get mad – get even! Figures … Continued
This Nissan eNV200 is the world’s first all-electric seven seat MPV and it has been produced to help meet growing demand. The model will go on sale from July and introduces a new trim for the Nissan eNV200 range. Nissan … Continued
Northstone Materials has ordered 12 Renault Range C 430 8×4 trucks to join its fleet in Northern Ireland. The supplier of quality aggregates and concrete products has a fleet dominated by DAF vehicles but the firm was impressed with the … Continued
Every technician for high-end appliance manufacturer Miele will soon be sitting behind the wheel of Mercedes vans. The firm has just taken delivery of a fleet of Mercedes Citans and a few Vito models. The new vans will be used … 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