It made its debut at the Commercial Vehicle Show in April to lots of praise and now the new Peugeot Partner is on sale. There’s a high level of practicality and enough space for two Euro pallets to be carried … 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
The rapidly growing construction sector has led to one transport firm buying its first Renault Range C truck to help meet demand. BR Saunders (Transport) Ltd runs a fleet of more than 40 DAF and Volvo trucks but needed a … Continued
Professional long care service firm Lawnrite is looking to extend its services with two new Fiat Doblo Cargo Maxi vans. One of the reasons for the firm choosing the Doblo Cargo is because they can comfortably accommodate the firm’s lawn … Continued
A fast-growing scaffolding firm is reaching new heights of success with a pair of new Mercedes-Benz Arocs. ASA Scaffolding Services has taken on the 18-tonne rigids to help deal with a growing order book. The Croydon-based firm says the new … Continued
Mercedes vans has announced its first ever TV partnership that will see its branding and adverts being seen regularly on the increasingly popular UKTV’s Dave channel. Their activities will run for six months and their idents will be seen around … Continued
Leading bulk haulier M&N Transport have been so impressed with the Mercedes Actros that they have transformed themselves into an all Mercedes-Benz fleet. This means they now run 30 of the Mercedes Actros 6×2 tractor units from their Westbury base … Continued
The Van Excellence scheme continue to go from strength-to-strength with more big names joining the worthy scheme. Run by the Freight Transport Association (FTA), the scheme is aimed at celebrating van operators who demonstrate excellence in their daily operations. Among … Continued
The shock figure comes from insurance claims firm Accident Exchange who say that one in three motorway accidents now involve a foreign lorry. The organisation adds that the most likely HGV’s to be involved in an accident are from Germany, … Continued
A chemical distribution firm has been impressed with its new Isuzu Urban rigid which has replaced an ageing vehicle made by another manufacturer. The Isuzu 7.5 tonne Euro VI ‘Urban’ N75.150 rigid is being used by Suffolk & Essex Supplies … Continued
Anyone looking for a used van bargain should be aware that one website has published its latest ‘three wise buys’. And when it comes to offering crew vans, people carriers and combined vans, My Car Check has some sound recommendations. … Continued
The impact of the proposed London Safer Lorry Scheme is to be examined at an upcoming conference being staged by the Freight Transport Association (FTA). The Fleet Engineer Conference, on June 10, will also look at the Ultra Low Emission … Continued