UK haulage prices show July drop for first time in three years, but obstacles remain

By |2022-08-11T13:32:27+01:00August 11th, 2022|Van News|

The average price-per-mile for haulage vehicles has decreased from 118.5 points in June 2022 to 116.8 points in July 2022, according to the TEG Price Index. When comparing haulage prices from the same time last year, there has been a 4% drop in the index, which has fallen 5.5 points – from 122.3 points to 116.8 points.

RAC Vito patrol van achieves over 47mpg fully loaded

By |2015-10-16T14:27:47+01:00October 16th, 2015|Van News|

A FUEL economy event has proved what a frugal van the new Mercedes Vito is, with an RAC Vito beating the 47.1mpg combined fuel figure, despite being loaded with more than 500 parts and tools. The Vito, a 116 Long BlueTEC, was one of the fleet newly supplied to the RAC roadside patrol service and driven by Ben Wilson, the Patrol Ambassador [...]

The cost savings of telematics

By |2015-09-03T16:48:38+01:00February 26th, 2015|Telematics|

Telematics can offer SME operations significant cost savings in their vehicle operations. Here’s what you can expect. MORE and more businesses are realising the value of telematics systems and there is huge potential to further save time and money by harnessing the power of the data being produced by the “little black box”. Already, many small to medium-sized businesses are [...]

White van man: bad boy of the road or shining knight?

By |2015-09-15T16:32:32+01:00May 12th, 2014|Van News|

An RAC study of accident statistics reveals that van drivers are less likely to be involved in an accident than car drivers OFTEN perceived as selfish, aggressive and inconsiderate drivers, there is no doubt the white van man has a bad reputation. But is it deserved – or are we a nation of ‘vanophobes’? Our research clearly paints [...]

RAC telematics helps recover stolen builder’s van in just four hours

By |2015-09-15T16:35:04+01:00February 17th, 2014|Telematics, Van News|

Gravesend builder Jarek Luszcz had fitted all his vans with RAC telematics boxes - which led the police straight to the stolen van (not the one shown in the photograph) BUILDER Jarek Luszcz was “gutted” when the Vauxhall Vivaro he had bought only two months before was stolen from outside his home in broad daylight. Fortunately Jarek recently [...]

Warning over dodgy diesel

By |2015-09-15T16:35:32+01:00December 18th, 2013|Van News|

The RAC is being called to breakdowns related to diesel waxing in cold weather IF your van breaks down this winter it may well be because you haven't bothered to prepare it for the cold weather. On the other hand, according to the RAC, it could be as a result of a problem with diesel fuel. The problem [...]

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