SMMT found that volumes fell 25.4% in June and 23% over the first half of the year, with production for both home and export markets affected, possibly due to structural changes in 2013. However, output is expected to stabilise in the second half of the year. ‘UK commercial vehicle manufacturing figures continue to be swayed […]
The vehicles have been assigned to its team of field-based engineers, who undertake routine preventative maintenance and emergency repairs for customers nationwide. The vans’ Extra-long bodies are fitted with purpose-designed Edstrom racking systems and each carries a comprehensive stock of spare parts. Powered by 90hp engines that offer claimed economy of up to 61.4 mpg, Advance […]
The latest initiative is aimed at customers needing an extra truck or van to help cope with increased demand, or to replace a vehicle that is off the road as a result of accident damage or mechanical failure. Initially, Supertrucks Rental will offer converted 3.5-tonne Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans for short- or long-term hire. Fitted with […]
The team at www.Versapak.co.uk polled a total of 1,829 British adults about their experience of delivery services, while a further 306 individuals currently employed as UK delivery drivers were asked a separate set of questions during the study. When asked if they had ever discovered that an item had been broken or damaged during delivery, […]
Hurren is based at Citroën’s Coventry head office and reports to Jeremy Smith, head of commercial vehicles & business sector programmes. An experienced manager with 11 years at the PSA Group, Hurren was previously product manager for the DS3, DS3 Cabrio, DS5 and C5 car ranges. Commenting on his appointment, Hurren said: ‘I’m joining Citroën’s […]
Commenting on the decisions, FTA’s head of urban logistics and regional policy, Christopher Snelling, said: ‘London Councils has reached the only sensible decision it could, as its planned changes were due to be totally overtaken by the Mayor’s Safer Lorry Scheme only a few months later. FTA has always believed that this was the wrong […]
Two years after launching its temperature monitoring solution for the refrigerated transport industry, Navman claims transport companies that use the guide could lower fleet costs by making simple operational changes. ‘All you need to know about temperature control and refrigerated fleets is all in the guide, and it will help cold chain businesses see tangible […]
Hilux fulfils two roles at W.H. Bond & Sons. Many are used as company vehicles for members of staff, while the remainder form part of a £10 million hire fleet alongside excavators, telehandlers, dumpers and rollers. The company was established in 1957, as a family farming business and has since developed into a one-stop shop […]
Previously working as an area manager for Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Colin Adams joins the team as regional retail sales manager for the North. His new role will involve training and developing the northern sales team, increasing sales and ensuring stock levels meet customer demand. Completing the new regional management structure is Shelley Emery, who has been […]
In his new role, Miles will be responsible for the management, sales and operations at Van Monster Colchester. He will spearhead team building, product quality and customer service development at the branch. With over 20 years’ experience working as a retail manager outside the used van industry, Van Monster believes Miles will bring a whole […]
