Fleets operate some of the UK’s hardest-working vehicles. According to the latest BVRLA data, the average mileage for a new personal contract hire (PCH) car agreement was 9,300 miles – that compares to 15,900 for business cars and 17,800 for vans. As many of those vehicles don’t return to base for weeks or months at a time, establishing a routine of daily checks is a useful step to reduce downtime.
Wilson will be responsible for ensuring that the company’s products are developed to offer further enhanced functionality and relevance to commercial vehicle users from small vans to trucks, as well offering them expert advice and guidance.
FTA report reveals that the majority of van operators intend to use electric vehicles in their fleets this year.
The FTA is holding three Van Excellence Operational Briefings, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans, in Edinburgh, Derby, and London from 26 March to 2 April.
INNOVATION and Technology in Transport (ITT) Hub next year will provide a platform for all those involved in transport and logistics to experience the latest technologies and debate the big issues which will affect the industry in the 21 st century and beyond.
FTA briefings, taking place in Edinburgh, Derby, and London from 26 March to 2 April, will tackle the physical, mental and safety challenges facing van drivers, as well as providing the latest information on compliance and operating standards
Call for a vehicle appropriate ULEV standard, which is agreed nationally before Local Authorities implement any ultra-low emission requirements.
THIS spring’s Freight Transport Association Van Excellence Operational Briefings include an unrivalled line-up of speakers and dramatic reconstructions to explore risk and driver management and discuss best practice and compliance issues. The briefings, which are sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans, take place on 1 March at Villa Park, Aston Villa Football Club in Birmingham, 23 March in Twickenham and 29 March [...]
The ULEZ standard is: Euro 3 for motorcycles Euro 4 for petrol cars, vans and minibuses Euro 6 for diesel cars, vans and minibuses Euro VI for lorries, buses and coaches REVISED London low emission curbs plans by London Mayor Sadiq Khan, to bring forward the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) for vans in Inner London, and its speed-up expansion to [...]
MATTHEW Young of AAH Pharmaceutical is the FTA Van Excellence Driver of the Year 2016, the overall champion chosen after demonstrating outstanding professionalism, knowledge and excellent driving skills throughout. Runner-up was Lisa Hanley of G4S with Gary Day of Riverford Organic Farms third. The competition sponsored by LeasePlan for the third year was held at Mercedes-Benz Wentworth Park, Barnsley. Each van driver took part in six separate tasks during the event [...]
Renault Pro+ Business Booster Roadshow Renault Pro+ Business Booster Roadshow to demonstrate best-selling LCV range and Renault Pro+ offering Series of events to be held at some of the UK’s most iconic motor racing circuits between 26 May to 22 June Industry experts will provide exclusive assistance on fleet operational issues Sessions will include an inspirational talk from Dragons’ Den [...]
FTA predicts 3 major impacts on business An additional charge on the Congestion Charge which is expected to impact vans and lorries; A requirement for vans and lorries to be Euro VI/6 across inner-London - possibly as early as 2018 The proposal would require lorries to be Euro VI across all of Greater London as early as 2020. THE NEW Mayor's plan [...]
THE FULL extent of strong growth in online shopping in the UK, and the effect the home shopping boom is having on the van market, has been underlined by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) In 2015, the average total weekly spend online in the UK was £815.72 million, up 12.4% on the figure for 2014 and more than twice what it was [...]
FTA Van Excellence scheme Gold Partners ARI ATS Euromaster Bott Ltd Hertz Van Rental Lex Autolease TomTom Telematics THE Freight Transport Association’s 2016 Van Excellence Operational Briefings sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans has started with events in Nottingham and Weybridge including Van Excellence Gold Partner status being conferred on six companies. High on the agenda at this year’s briefings is the way [...]
First three events: Tuesday, 5 April 2016, 9.30 - 3.30pm - The Belfry Hotel & Resort, Nottingham Thursday, 7 April 2016, 9.30 - 3.30pm - Mercedes-Benz World, Weybridge, Surrey Thursday, 14 April 2016, 9.30 - 3.30pm - Westerwood Hotel & Golf Resort, Glasgow WHAT is the real cost of a crash, how do you deal with drivers' mindsets, how do [...]
