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
A record number of VW van sales in the first quarter of the year has continued into April, says the German van maker. In Western Europe, VW van sales grew by 5.5% and around the world by 5%. The firm … Continued
When it came to choosing a van to help its emergency response fleet, SGN opted for the Ford Transit Custom. The gas distribution firm has now taken 189 of the vans which will be used in southern England and across … Continued
A fencing and landscaping contractor is adding five new Mercedes Sprinter vans to its fleet after being impressed with their performance. Deerness Fencing and Landscaping runs a 45 strong fleet and its first batch of new Sprinters, they have opted … Continued
The UK’s leading home improvements firm, Anglian, has just taken on a fleet of 29 Vauxhall Vivaro vans. The British-built Vivaro fleet will now enable the company to increase its whole life operating costs and reduce its fuel consumption figure. … Continued
Major construction firm Applebridge has signed a deal to take delivery of 18 VW Caddy vans for use across their work sites. The deal will see the sturdy vans being used across Yorkshire and the north-east and includes a service … Continued
The growing popularity of Ford vans has been underpinned with news that its commercials sales rocketed by nearly 40% in the year to April. This level of success means the Blue Oval now sells more than twice as many of … Continued