Hope will be exhibiting again this year at the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC Birmingham from April 26th to 28th. We would be delighted to see you there, so if you are planning to visit the show please drop by stand D109 in Hall 5 and say hello. We […]
Regardless of the size or nature of your commercial fleet, putting safety first isn’t just a moral but a legal obligation. It’s no secret that without the right maintenance checks undertaken on a daily basis, your commercial vehicle could not only breach the latest UK health and safety legislation but leave you open to penalties […]
Like any market, the road haulage industry must safeguard its workforce and whilst in previous years there have been many scandalous articles regarding the haulage sector’s flailing reputation when it comes to Britain’s road safety record, it seems that statistics have taken a turn for the better recently. As a supplier of UK made, industry […]
There’s no hiding that HGV drivers don’t get it easy, as well as having to spend large amounts of time away from home, the lack of basic facilities on the road at service stations and in laybys aren’t points that fleet managers like to mention when doing their latest round of recruitment. Recent findings have […]
As we all get back to work again in January and start a new year, it is worth looking at the trends that 2015 has highlighted for the commercial van industry. Quarter 1 of 2015 in fact saw a record number of commercial van sales with the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers […]
Whilst here at Hope Technical Developments, our team has been at the cutting edge of fleet technology – being responsible for the introduction of innovative handling and safety equipment in the industry – we understand that there are some age old problems that simply haven’t gone away. A lack of good toilet facilities is one […]
Here at Hope Technical Developments, safety is of course of the utmost importance, and we have made it our business to address associated problems with our products since we started out in 1962. As a result we understand the van and commercial vehicle sector implicitly, our founder Fred Hope even had his very own fleet […]
The Scania Young European Truck Driver (YETD) Championship has always held a special place in our hearts, in fact we used to sponsor the annual event in partnership with Commercial Motor magazine and the Road Haulage Association. Another year means another event, and whilst we aren’t sponsoring the championship this time round, we’re keen to […]
When it comes to your commercial vehicle’s tyres putting safety first is vital, but like tyre replacement on private cars, the debate about whether cheap used tyres or the more expensive, new alternatives are better still rages on. Read on to discover the pros and cons of using cheap tyres on commercial vehicles, and decide […]
For commercial vehicle fleet operators, the need to run a tight ship can mean the difference between success and failure, regardless of the type of cargo that you transport. Van safety is particularly important, however, with the reduction of vehicle testing facilities, many fleet operators may have questions about what the closures will mean for […]
