There are more vans on our roads than ever before, with the number of registered LGVs in Britain increasing by over 700,000 (26%) since 2003 to 3.3 million in 2013. The biggest rise is in the number of silver coloured vans registered. Just 3% (75,173) of vans in use in 2003 were silver; now 11% […]
‘Complaints about driver shortages are not new. This time however the solution may not be as readily to hand as already in November some transport businesses are standing vehicles due to a lack of drivers,’ explained Steve Agg, chief executive at The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. ‘What is different this time is that […]
The special edition Platinum model has a 3.5 tonne gross vehicle weight and is powered by a 2.3 litre 130 hp diesel engine. It is available with a choice of a 10.8m3 or 16m3 load space compartment, and will retail at £19,995 and £20,995 respectively. Each Platinum-spec New Daily comes with the highest level option […]
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The video released by SmartWitness shows the Nissan Note hit the side of the lorry and then is bounced across the motorway and flipped around as it smashes into a BMW 5 Series GT travelling on the other side of the road. The firm added that the only reason a far worse pile-up was avoided […]
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The new branch brings 15 new jobs to the town and is situated on Oakfield Lane, with excellent links to the M25 and the A2 – making it easier for local businesses to access Northgate’s vehicle hire offering. Headed-up by branch manager Hussein Omer, the new site houses up to 45 vehicles at any one […]
The new vehicles were supplied by Mercedes-Benz Dealer Orwell Truck & Van – the German manufacturer’s franchised network is also responsible for sales and support of the popular Canter range. Their alloy tipping bodies, meanwhile, are the work of Priden Engineering, of Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, which also fabricated the large, locking toolboxes fitted behind the cabs. […]
CYC Logistics operates an extensive fleet with a diverse range of customers across multiple sectors, two London based service centres and a number of international partners. The addition of CYC Logistics’ courier fleet supports CitySprint’s growth, and follows the integration of three regional businesses earlier in the year. CitySprint’s new combined operations will comprise nearly 3,000 […]
This year, more than ever, Britain will be swamped with discounts online and in the High Street. Almost one in four purchases are expected to be made online as shoppers spend £1.7bn a day in the run-up to Christmas and all have to delivered to the customer on time for the big day. “A driver […]
Starting with a full load at New Spitalfields Market in the East End, company director Laszlo Mulato drove a total of 36.6 miles and made 15 deliveries before returning to depot with 50% of the vehicle’s original charge remaining. According to Nissan, based on that performance, the company could expect to make 3,900 deliveries a […]
Headed up by Tony Long, network development manager, the exclusive nationwide network comes into effect immediately and comprises of 12 approved LCV conversion suppliers. The network encompasses seven core categories; internal van provision, construction body and dry freight, minibus and wheelchair accessible vehicles, welfare vehicles, refrigerated vehicles, livery and media. 'We have selected a range […]
