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10/02/2020
Sprinter retains Large Van of The Year title
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has retained the Large Van of the Year honour at the Great British Fleet Awards.Dan Gilkes, Van Fleet World Editor and one of the judges for the Great British Fleet Awards, ...
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10/02/2020
Pro Connect services added to Sprinter, Vito and eVito models
Mercedes-Benz Vans has enhanced the capabilities of its class-leading connectivity system, Mercedes PRO connect, with the addition of two new services – Remote Access and Digital Drivers’ ...
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10/02/2020
Brand new FTA competition to find Transport Manager of the Year
The FTA has launched a brand new Transport Manager of the year competition for the logistics industry
Some 50 finalists, selected by the FTA’s Board from all entries receiv...
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10/02/2020
How Brexit may affect HGV ownership models
An executive briefing just released by vehicle specialist Dawsongroup predicts that the traditional acquisition patterns in the haulage industry may be substantially disrupted by Brexit.
The br...
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14/01/2020
Van Excellence Celebrates Another Successful Year
Tens of thousands of vans are now being operated to the highest standards of safety, compliance and efficiency, thanks to the work undertaken by the members of Van Excellence, a voluntary scheme a...
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14/01/2020
Demographic of 'White Van Man' Changing
Contrary to the ‘white van man’ stereotype, an increasing number of women are taking to the roads as delivery drivers and couriers.Analysing insurance quotes for the past three years, The ...
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14/01/2020
Should vans be regulated like HGVs?
A surge in the use of vans up to 3.5 tonnes for parcel deliveries and distribution has taken work traditionally done by HGVs and exploited a lack of regulation in the sector, according to a report on ...
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14/01/2020
Do your contracts need a ‘Brexit Clause’?
Hauliers involved in cross-border transport should consider inserting a ‘Brexit Clause’ into their commercial contracts, to avoid being locked into unaffordable agreements.On her City Law ...
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14/01/2020
Operator survey highlights key trends
More than 70% of operators struggle to fill their HGV driver vacancies either some of the time or all of the time, new research has found.In addition, 52% of operators believe that Driver CPC has not ...
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14/01/2020
Zero-emission trucks require radical policy changes
The transition to carbon-neutral and zero-emission freight transport cannot happen without radical policy changes by the European Union and the governments of all member states.That was the feeling am...
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