It is not only the daily functionality of vehicle modifications that need to be factored in. Fit-outs can have a huge impact on TCO. With the escalating cost of fuel, electric or otherwise, commercial fleet operators should bear in mind the extra weight of certain fittings and ask themselves if they are ‘nice to have’ or essential.
To bring the debate to fleet decision makers' tables, Venson’s latest free white paper, ‘On the Road to Hydrogen’ , aims to help fleet and procurement managers objectively consider the use of hydrogen powered vehicles as part of their future fleet strategy.
Latest Venson white paper shares current insights and advice to break through perplexity around finacing, charging and onboarding electric cars and vans
With businesses already under pressure to keep their fleets optimised and to carefully control costs, tyres are one area that can be a huge headache for fleet managers - not only in terms of the safety of company car and van drivers, but also to the associated costs of vehicle downtime due to tyre damage.
It is estimated that up to one third of all road traffic accidents involve someone who was at work at the time and may account for as many as 20 deaths and 250 serious injuries every week in the UK.
Venson was examined by auditors from Logistics UK on its procedures for managing its in-house commercial fleet, including driver checks and vehicle record checks. Venson met the standards of operation laid out by the code and adhered to the best practice framework.
ULEZ comes into force in London on Monday and similar regulations on emissions are also being planned for towns and cities across the UK to tackle air pollution. The difficulty for many fleet operators is the lack of consistency and clarity.
Managers need to evaluate the impact poorly maintained tyres have on the cost and efficiency of their fleet,
Drivers may need extra paperwork to legally drive in the EU. It is expected that any travel into Europe will require a motor insurance Green Card.
VENSON Automotive Solutions' renewal of its FTA Van Excellence certification highlights its continued focus on staff safety while delivering the highest level of customer service. The certificate is based on the best practice guidelines for the operation of vans and light commercial vehicles contained in the FTA’s Van Excellence Code. This accreditation demonstrates Venson’s ongoing commitment to developing the expertise of [...]
OPERATORS are urged to sharpen van safety and cut overloading after latest statistics showed that nine out of ten businesses checked last year were guilty of it. Venson’s vehicle loading safety tips Know the weight and weight limits of your vehicle. Maximum permitted axle weight and Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) can be found in your driver handbook or sometimes on a [...]
