Help and advice on running your vans

Do your drivers know about new safety tech on their vehicles

By |2023-03-29T09:07:46+01:00March 29th, 2023|Van management, Van News|

Arval UK is encouraging fleets to take action as a range of advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) devices were made compulsory on all new models in the EU last year and, as a result, are also being made part of UK specifications. Safety systems have the potential to be highly effective, but drivers need to understand how to incorporate them into their daily driving.

Driver mental health hit by soaring cost pressures

By |2023-03-21T13:30:25+00:00March 21st, 2023|Driving advice, Van News|

Fleets are facing considerable cost pressures – from high inflation to rising interest rates – but their strategies for navigating this volatile landscape must be balanced with a supportive working environment. Positive mental wellbeing is not only intrinsic to driver safety, it is vital for strong productivity, skills retention and an organisation’s reputation as an employer of choice.

VW’s digital tool helps businesses looking to go electric

By |2023-03-14T09:09:16+00:00March 14th, 2023|Electric vans, Van management, Van News|

Simplifying the decision-making process through a series of quick-fire questions, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ new Van Fuel Advisor (EV4me) helps businesses decide whether an electric vehicle could be appropriate for them. Taking into account factors including distance covered on a typical working day and access to charging facilities, the tool forms an impression of the business’ driving requirements.

Lightfoot helps Co-op to cut fuel costs 

By |2023-03-09T09:45:29+00:00March 9th, 2023|Van management, Van News|

The in-cab driver coaching technology and rewards platform, developed by Lightfoot, has helped East of England Co-op achieve average fuel savings of up to 13.8%, and has also reduced vehicle idling – where drivers leave their engines running while stationary – by up to 9%. This has helped the East of England Co-op, which operates a diverse range of grocery delivery vans, security vans, stonemason vans and flatbeds, funeral hearses and limousines, to remain on track to reduce its fleet CO2 emissions by 233 tonnes over the next five years.

Collision Avoidance on Vans – new safety ratings

By |2023-03-03T09:45:38+00:00March 3rd, 2023|Van Law, Van management, Van News|

To reduce the threat that vans pose to other road users, EURO NCAP and Thatcham Research have released updated ratings for 18 best-selling commercial vans giving `a weighted focus on the ‘active’ crash avoidance systems on vans – systems that help to avoid or reduce the severity of crashes. In 2019, just 12.8% of new vans registered had autonomous emergency braking as standard, compared with 62% of new cars.

AFP launches updated tax manifesto ahead of spring budget

By |2023-03-01T10:07:02+00:00March 1st, 2023|Van management, Van News|

Manifesto is the result of several months of work by the AFP’s Future Mobility Steering Committee which has been having wide-ranging discussions with members and other interested parties about developing original ideas in areas where it believes that the taxation of fleets and mobility needs changing or developing in order to create effective incentives, greater certainty and more fairness.

Police data reveals a third of all tool theft is from vehicles

By |2023-02-22T09:33:29+00:00February 15th, 2023|Van management, Van News, Van Security|

There were 34,712 tools stolen in London alone from January 2021 to October 2022. That’s a 62% increase on the 21,445 tools stolen from January 2019 to December 2020. Tradespeople are 10 times more likely to experience tool theft from a vehicle than they are from a building site or their place of work – with only 14% of cases leading to the suspect being identified. 

In-cab driver tech helps hit sustainability and safety targets

By |2023-02-13T10:03:26+00:00February 14th, 2023|Driving advice, Telematics, Van management, Van News|

Technology, which incorporates driver leagues and unlocks access to rewards for those achieving Elite Driver status, directly motivates drivers to be better, smoother, and safer with the aid of live in-cab audible and visual alerts. This helps keep operators in the sweet spot of the engine and gives them an end-of-journey score to encourage eco-friendly driving.

LCV expert’s advice for van drivers during the cost-of-living crisis

By |2023-02-14T09:20:54+00:00February 14th, 2023|Van Advice, Van management, Van News|

Life on the road can be expensive. Fuel prices continue to fluctuate; the average cost of coffee has increased by 22%, the average speeding fine by 50%, and the rollout of charges from Clean Air Zones are ongoing. This can make budgeting difficult and leave you feeling exposed until the next paycheck comes in. Even when businesses cover the cost of fuel – the cost of everyday essentials is mounting.

Northgate re-launches We Buy You Rent fleet disposal package

By |2023-02-13T09:26:28+00:00February 13th, 2023|Lease Purchase, Van management, Van News|

As fleet disposal can be costly and time-consuming for businesses, the latest refresh of We Buy, You Rent, ensures companies achieve a fair market value for vehicles that can release operating capital back into a business, supported by the usual benefits of a Northgate hire policy including servicing and maintenance.

Don’t take short-cuts on commercial EV fit-outs

By |2023-01-23T18:03:44+00:00January 24th, 2023|Van management, Van News|

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.

Protect your business Vehicle: 5 basic Steps to help prevent van theft

By |2023-01-11T09:18:19+00:00January 11th, 2023|Van management, Van News|

Nobody wants a disruption to their business, so taking steps to safety proof your van is paramount. With some insights from van leasing company, Van Ninja we’ll run through a handy list of security tips in this guide – from deterring potential thieves to making your van impregnable.

Government action needed to kick start E-van adoption

By |2022-12-19T09:03:04+00:00December 19th, 2022|Van management, Van News|

Association of Fleet Professionals said that its members were reporting a range of issues with the introduction of electric vans and some form of financial incentive was needed that would help to overcome these objections, playing a similar role to the boost provided by low benefit-in-kind taxation for electric cars.

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