Isuzu D-Max ups towing capacity

By |2013-06-11T16:58:14+01:00June 11th, 2013|Van News|

  The brawny D-Max will work even harder for you after a 500kg boost in its braked towing capacity ISUZU’s brawny D-Max is now beefier than ever as a tug, with another 500kg added to its braked trailer towing weight. The increase takes the 4x4 pick-up’s maximum towing capacity to 3.5 tonnes, in response to customer demand for [...]

Top tips for towing a trailer

By |2016-04-26T10:17:34+01:00April 28th, 2013|Towing, Van Law|

IF YOU drive a panel van and you're often found to be towing a trailer, it's highly likely that you regularly break the law. The rules surrounding the use of trailers are pretty straightforward but it's amazing how many people don't seem to understand them. This article breaks the problem down into two areas - the law, and then the [...]

Fuso Canter pulls its weight for plant-hire firm

By |2012-10-30T20:27:21+00:00October 30th, 2012|Van News|

Story: COLIN DAWSON WHEN husband-and-wife team John and Sharon Graham’s plant-hire business lost its previous van-based transport after it was written off in an accident, the replacement had to be right for the job. “The old van-derived chassis cab had its limitations,” John Graham told Business Vans. “Our work takes me off-road into quarries most days so I [...]

Towing regulation changes will limit weights for new drivers

By |2015-07-21T16:22:24+01:00October 2nd, 2012|Towing, Van Law|

  Make sure you know the towing regulations and stick to them when using  a pick up and trailer or a van and trailer BUSINESS van drivers and operators should take steps not to fall foul of changes to the laws governing towing regulations, which come into force on 19 January 2013. The towing regulations stipulate which drivers are [...]

All-round improvements for Renault Master

By |2012-08-24T17:16:05+01:00August 24th, 2012|Van News|

Story: COLIN DAWSON Improvements to Renault's Master range offer better fuel economy, lower emissions and enhanced specifications SME van operators who favour Renault’s largest model should now find it better than ever, according to the manufacturer. A range of improvements to Master vans has enhanced fuel economy and lowered engine emissions, says Renault. A number of specification changes [...]

New FTA courses to enhance van operators safety and efficiency

By |2017-01-27T12:16:18+00:00August 17th, 2012|Van management, Van News|

Story: COLIN DAWSON Van operators who want to ensure they are operating legally, safely and efficiently can benefit from two new training courses on offer from the The Freight Transport Association. One is for individuals managing or supervising freight van fleets; the FTA course us for those managing or supervising passenger van fleets. Both are aimed at raising [...]

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