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• Logistics UK Van Excellence standards: what they are and what they mean for van fleets

  The number of vans on UK roads has increased by 40% in the past decade according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA); this sharp increase has lead to calls...

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• Van break-ins are still a risk — even when overall vehicle theft is falling

  The latest official statistics reveal that there has been an overall decline in the number of vehicle break-ins, but recent research finds that trade van owners are still suffering as the victim of theft.

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• Transit Custom crowned ‘International Van of the Year’: then and now

  The Ford Transit Custom has driven away with the spoils at the Hannover Commercial Vehicle show, having been named ‘International Van of the Year’ by a 24-strong judging panel.

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• Tips to help you find low van insurance quotes (UK)

  With personal finances tight for many, finding cheap van insurance quotes has never been so important. Here is a quick guide from Van Compare to help you lower the cost of the van insurance quotes you receive.

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• Things to consider when adding graphics to your van

  Despite our previous post about 40% of van driver’s not branding their van, there are still huge benefits to be had from having signwriting on your vehicle. If you’re just starting out on your own or want to spread your business further, then this is a great and relatively cheap way of gaining custom.

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• The “disappearing white van”: what UK data suggests in 2026

  There seem to be fewer white vans on the road and concern that the stalwart of automotive history is on the verge of extinction.

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• Dual-fuel diesel/CNG conversions can cut diesel use in some duty cycles, but results vary and methane slip can undermine benefits. Updated UK context on gas uptake, refuelling access and fleet insurance considerations.

  In order to understand the benefits of low-carbon commercial vehicles, Emissions Analytics has begun a two-year project to help understand the real costs of dual-fuel commercial vehicle emissions.

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• Logistics UK Van Excellence training: what it covers and how certification works

  The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has unveiled two new training courses aimed at increasing the ability of van and light commercial vehicle fleets to operate safely and legally. The Certificate of Excellence for Van Operators and the Certificate of Excellence for Passenger Van Operators are based on advice contained in the association’s Van Excellence Code, which was written using and advice from support the UK’s best van fleets.

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• Construction van safety: what a 2017 survey found, and what HSE expects today

  More than a quarter (28%) of businesses have admitted they don’t invest in driver training and 17% do not carry out driver risk management and risk assessments. Therefore, many UK businesses are at risk of breaching health and safety legislation.

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