FTA is working with its members to identify the most practical, efficient and cost effective way to manage Driver CPC programmes; providing training solutions to suit individual business requirements and driver training needs. The Association is also offering an "early bird" deal for any members who wish to put a plan in place and sit […]
While car derived vans made up 39% of auction sales in August and saw year-on-year increases of 16.5% (rising from £2,881 to £3,358) in the past year; small panel vans, comprising 21% of August sales, saw average values rise by 19% (£3,825 to £4,556) over the same period. Even more notably, the average value of […]
The new Ford Transit Custom 2.0 TDCi 125 Trend models, a mix of panel vans and double cabs, feature Ogilvie Group’s new corporate livery as well as special 60th anniversary logos. They join a Group fleet containing some 65 light commercial vehicles. The Ogilvie Group includes Ogilvie Fleet, Ogilvie Construction, Ogilvie Homes, Ogilvie Communications, Ogilvie […]
The agreement will see Zip update and extend its existing fleet of 58 Volkswagen commercial vehicles to cover business expansion and ongoing fleet replacement. According to Zip, the new Transporters have been chosen for their exceptional reliability and low running costs. The firm has ordered high-specification Trendline models, complete with DSG transmissions on every model. […]
The specialist Northgate vehicle, which is available off the shelf, has been designed using Peugeot and Vauxhall chassis. The Northgate High Payload Luton allows for an additional 200kg of payload and also features a lower load height, which makes the loading process easier and, for some businesses, removes the need for heavy tail lifts – […]
Commenting on the issue, James Firth, FTA’s head of road freight and enforcement policy, said: ‘The logistics industry is not going to grind to a halt today as some have suggested – the figures indicate that most drivers will have got it done. But the deadline highlights a more fundamental problem of driver supply in […]
The vehicles have been leased on a two-year fix and flex rental deal. According to Stephen Armiger, transport manager at Blunham Dairy: ‘For several years now, we have used an alternative vehicle supplier for our transport fleet requirements, however, following Burnt Tree’s recent move into temperature controlled vehicle rental, we decided to run with their […]
When Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles examined the most common causes of all MOT test failures it found that, in most cases, simple things such as faulty bulbs, too little tyre tread, or even empty windscreen washer fluid bottles were to fault. A further quarter of failures are caused by brake and suspension wear (15.3% and 14.2%) […]
Located on Mold Road and directly opposite Wrexham FC, the new site replaces the company’s previous centre on Dolydd Road. The flagship facility offers an extended range of services for businesses and private motorists. As well as traditional tyre and fast-fit work, technicians can carry out vehicle health checks, fault diagnostics and scheduled maintenance servicing […]
Commenting on the extension, Claudio Zanframundo, managing director of Iveco UK, said: ‘New Daily is currently the only van in its class available with a five year warranty. It’s a reflection of our absolute confidence in this third generation model range, which is the result of a $700 million investment.’ The offer is marketed towards […]
