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
The UK’s longest established skip loader manufacturer, Boughton Engineering, has unveiled a new wireless remote control operating option. The system is available for its hugely popular Power-Reach PR18 skip loader and enables optimum vision for an operator as well as … Continued
The emissions-free Mercedes Vito E-cell was the choice for British Gas for ferrying staff around its West London office locations. The firm has invested in the all-electric Mercedes seven seat people carriers, the Traveliner, for their work. The Mercedes Vito … Continued
It’s the UK’s first dedicated LCV show and it is set to return this summer with organisers promising it will be ‘better and bigger’ than before. The event is free to attend and will be taking place on 7-9 July … Continued
It’s one of the UK’s best-known vehicle rental firms and now Salford Van Hire has updated its trucks fleet with 35 new Renault trucks. The firm is celebrating 50 years of successful trading and it is expanding its truck range … Continued
As soon as the current government was elected lobbyists were knocking at their door. One of the major players was the Road Haulage Association, which during the election published a manifesto for the government to improve the plight of fleet … Continued
With 55% of cycle fatalities in the UK the result of collision with HGVs, a conference will be held in London on the 2 June that looks at cycle safety and emissions of vehicles. The Managing Freight in London conference … Continued
In an interview with Steve Clarke, Group Marketing Manager of Fuel Card Services Ltd, he told Commercial Vehicle to expect more taxes on your fuel in the coming five years. Clarke said that in the run up to the … Continued
A growing order book and demand for refrigerated vans has seen Midlands firm Vanfridge select more Ford Transit Connect vans. Along with sister company, Pola Van Rental, they have seen a 25% increase for their Ford vans – mainly the … Continued