The independent ‘Driver Shortage: issues and trends’ report, prepared for FTA by RepGraph Ltd, calculates the shortfall between the number of registered HGVs and the number of qualified drivers is 34,567 – back to the pre driver crisis levels of 2012. This is attributed to an increased number of employed truck drivers and rising salaries, […]
This conversion features integrated fold-out desk, touchscreen computer, wireless internet, smartphone-controlled LED lights, wireless phone charging, Bluetooth audio system, mini fridge and a barista-quality coffee machine. The e-NV200 WORKSPACe concept aims to highlight the customisable potential of the van, and reflect what desk-based employment could look like in the future as hot-desking and flexible […]
In an event described by a number of competitors as ‘the toughest MPG Marathon yet’ and sponsored by RAC Business, ALD Automotive and Crystal Ball, drivers were charged with working out the most economical route between a number of waypoints in Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Shropshire, Northants and Gloucestershire in a two-day event starting and ending at […]
The Plug-In Van Grant has been available to small commercial vehicles of up to 3.5 tonnes since 2012, but sales of new electric vans have remained limited. The Government is now committing an additional £4 million to the scheme so that all vans and trucks meeting the necessary requirements are eligible as part of […]
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Nissan’s NV300 van goes on sale in November and John Kendall looks behind the familiar face.
Now available for rent are the Ford Transit Custom 290 Trends, the Citroën Berlingo, the Renault Trafic and the Renault Master. All models feature rear parking sensors, Bluetooth, air conditioning and USB connectivity, and weekend rentals start from £60 for two days. “We are delighted to be expanding our van fleet across the UK […]
Following on from the initial consultation last summer – which saw 79% of Londoners support plans to bring the ULEZ forward – the latest round gives Londoners’ the opportunity to have their say on the preferred date for the start of an expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone – which is up to the North South circular for cars, […]
The survey, carried out in partnership with Road Transport Media (RTM) quizzed operators on their experiences in the city and asked about issues including penalty charges, vulnerable road users and the London Lorry Control Scheme. The majority of respondents named increased traffic as the biggest concern. Christopher Walton, RTM Group Managing Editor, said: “Congestion is overwhelmingly the number one factor when it comes […]
The exterior of the NV300 has been deliberately designed to integrate with Nissan’s existing range of LCVs, sporting a reworked version of the V-motion front grille seen on Qushqai, Juke and X-Trail. Supporting the brand’s wider LCV strategy, which also includes the NT400 and NT500 trucks, the NV300 is available as a panel van, […]
Commenting on the decision, Andy Picton, senior commercial vehicle editor at Glass's, said: “The Berlingo is economical and reliable with three trim levels to choose from. “Good discounts are available from main dealers for new sales and there are plenty of examples in the used marketplace, although you do need to sort the wheat […]
