Conversions and racking: all rack and no roll is music to van buyers' ears
14 Sep 2018
A well thought out racking system using lightweight – yet sturdy – materials can increase usable space, improve safety, speed up job completion and save on fuel. It’s an attractive combination.
'Nothing matches our accreditation programme,' says FORS' John Hix
13 Sep 2018
"We take complaints seriously; we act”, says John Hix as multiple schemes compete for national supremacy in van and truck accreditation. By Stephen Briers
Data and planning prepares SSE for the future
13 Sep 2018
Data helps the energy company identify savings and efficiencies, while planning keeps the fleet relevant and compliant. By Stephen Briers
Banksman signals and contraflow systems, explained by FTA
5 Sep 2018
The FTA looks at the latest issues to affect vans and trucks. Here, it provides guidance on banksman signals and contraflow systems.
Smart motorway rules and PUWER regulations explained by FTA
5 Sep 2018
The FTA looks at the latest issues to affect vans and trucks, with a Q&A from Eamonn Brennan
Interest rates, WLTP, CAZs and taxes causing LCV confusion
21 Aug 2018
With so many imponderables facing fleet decision-makers it’s hardly surprising sales of new vans are softening and interest in the used market is on the increase . By Dean Bowkett
Van operators may need O-licences if EU changes its rules
20 Aug 2018
Despite Brexit, vans of 2.5 tonnes-plus may still have to comply with EU rules, especially when deliveries take them across the border. By Steve Banner
‘We lost the script’ but now MAN Truck & Bus is back on song
16 Aug 2018
Man Truck & Bus MD says his business ‘forgot about our strengths’ but a reorganisation has put it back on song. By Stephen Briers and John Lewis
John Lewis Partnership: ‘We make our fleet last longer than most’ says fleet boss
16 Aug 2018
Rather than hire vehicles to cover delivery peaks, the John Lewis Partnership calls up its ‘mothballed’ fleet to keep costs down and maximise productivity.
Pick a card, any fuel card: How to play your cards right
2 Aug 2018
Consider the four Cs – control, convenience, cost and credit – when weighing up which fuel card is best. By Matt de Prez
