FTA's head of vans, Mark Cartwright: van operators need to know about the DVSA's non-compliance campaign WANT some sound advice on running your business vans? Then get down to one of the Freight Transport Association’s Van Excellence conferences. The Van Excellence scheme is all about raising the standards of van management and the conference programme reflects that. The [...]
The FTA's Van Excellence Scheme was initiated to help van operators improve their management IF YOU haven't heard of the Freight Transport Association (FTA) Van Excellence programme then it's about time you did in our opinion! VOSA has made it clear that it's identified non-compliant van operators and that they will be making targeted stops Van Excellence was [...]
Buying your used van from an approved dealer can greatly reduce the risks IN THE words of a certain supermarket – “every penny counts”;  a phrase that's as relevant as ever as many continue to struggle through what has been an incredibly difficult economic climate. So, how can van fleet operators realistically and effectively cut costs? Mark [...]
The Van Excellence scheme is for all sizes of van operator, not just large businesses like HSS WHO are the van operators in this world. And what defines a van driver? Some may actually be qualified plumbers, electricians or engineers - who just happen to drive a van – and therefore don’t classify themselves as van operators. [...]
