Transport Managers Now Face Disqualification As Legal Pressure Increases
The roles of transport managers are integral to the operation of company vehicles and public transport alike. Yes, without transport managers in tow, our roads would be in a sorry state, and with this level of responsibility, the government is ramping up the legal pressure to ensure processes are completed by the book, particularly when […]
The New Materials Transforming the Van Manufacturing Process
The mass production of commercial vehicles has evolved significantly over the years, with van manufacturers like Henry Ford paving the way with the design of the first moving assembly line in 1913 just the start of the modern day manufacturing processes that we rely on today. With technology evolving almost daily, production methods are becoming […]
Commercial Vans Now Used for Longer Says Auction Specialist Manheim
When it comes to our vans, we’ve always been of the mind-set that the newer a van is, the better things will be, however attitudes are changing throughout the commercial vehicle market. In recent years, the auction houses selling such vehicles have reported an increase in older vans coming through their doors, and according to […]
Funding for Plug-In Points Becomes More Accessible but Where Does it Leave HGV Refuelling Stations?
With individuals and businesses across the globe seeking a cleaner, greener way of living it is no wonder that green technology is becoming more and more popular, and more importantly accessible to people from all walks of life. Government funding for plug-in points for electric vehicles is just one area that has been revolutionised in […]
Vans Lead the Way in the Commercial Vehicle Sector with Rising Numbers Leaving HGVs in the Dust
Vans are officially driving the commercial vehicle sector, especially in terms of conversions, but as the growth in van numbers continues into 2017 it is heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) that are being left behind. According to research collated by Transport for London’s Roads Task Force, there is evidence that vans are being used as substitutes […]
Volkswagen Transporter is 66 years old!
Now one of the most coveted retro vehicle models around, the Volkswagen Transporter is definitely the cool kid on the block but it hasn’t always been this way. Celebrating its 66th birthday this year, VW camper vans were once commercial workhorses known for their versatility not their good looks, and whilst the older models have […]
Electric Vans: Is Now the Right Time to Plug In?
Low emissions driving is becoming more popular than ever, and over 70,000 people in the UK have already made the switch from petrol or diesel to electric. As a commercial vehicle operator or fleet manager, cutting costs fleet wide is of course a main priority but what role do electric vehicles play in achieving this […]
Van Safety: What Should the Driver Check Every Day?
As a manufacturer in the van access and protection market, we understand more than most that van safety matters. With more than 4 million vans being driven on UK roads at the last count, vans and other commercial vehicles are the backbone that keeps small and large sized businesses satisfying their own customers, however without […]
Your Guide to Ultra-Low Emission Vans
Ultra-low emission vehicles have dominated the motoring headlines for a number of years, and now thanks to the launch of joint government and car industry campaign, Go Ultra Low, switching to electric has never been so easy or beneficial. There are many advantages of going ultra-low for commercial vehicle operators and fleet managers, harnessing huge […]
50 Years of Ford Transit
1965 wasn’t just the year that The Beatles released the album Rubber Soul, or even just the year that Winston Churchill passed away and a state funeral like no other was held in his honour, it was also the year that the Ford Transit was born! Yes, the nation’s favourite and most iconic van is […]