Businesses need to take into consideration how their vehicles are used, including the working environment and the payload of the goods and equipment they are carrying. Crucially, these need to be considered prior to any conversion. Organisations also need to make sure staff are equipped with the knowledge they need to operate the vehicle and the on-board equipment
HOW important is van loading safety to you? Well, we reckon that how much importance you place on loading your vans safely and securely probably depends on whether you are a business van manager or a van driver. Let’s be honest, many business van managers are more likely to be concerned with getting as much as possible into the back [...]
Statistics 'red flag to legislators' Predicted 1.65 million unroadworthy vans in operation 49.7% first-time MOT test failure rate 88.5% of 11,000 vans stopped annually at roadside were overloaded 63% stopped at roadside had serious mechanical defects TIME'S running out for law-breaker vans, with a major clampdown by law enforcement agencies predicted amid rising concern at the number of illegal light commercial [...]
Loose gravel, road salt and potholes can take their toll on your tyres in the winter - if in doubt, get them replaced!
