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Bigger is not always better: are you running the right size van?
The size of your van is one of the most important aspects you need to consider when buying a new commercial vehicle. The trouble is, if you get the size you require wrong, you’re going to be paying more than necessary...
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Common mistakes in van driving licence checks (and how to avoid them)
FTA Affinities general manager, Sam Law, said: “Companies using the FTA driver licence checking service are kept constantly informed of all relevant compliance issues, thus ensuring control of driver management and risks. .”
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Delivery drivers warned: don’t risk invalidating your van insurance
For all you delivery drivers out there, you’ll know just how important speed is to your job. The number of drops you can make in an hour or day is a key measure of your performance, leaving many delivery van drivers to cut corners where they can (metaphorically speaking of course). By leaving their vans unlocked and their engines running while delivering goods, drivers are at risk of invalidating their van insurance policy.
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How much van tax will you owe this year?
It’s a new financial year, therefore the new 2017/2018 tax rates are now live. Let’s take a look at what this means for light commercial vehicle drivers.
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One in four serious road accidents involve ‘at-work’ drivers: what employers can do
Following the news that one in four serious road accidents on the highways of the UK involve ‘at-work’ drivers, small businesses have been urged to sign up for this year’s National Road Safety Week, which is due to be held between 18-24 November.
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Reduce fuel costs with smart shelving solutions? The UK reality for van racking
Smart van shelving solutions which are ergonomic in design can help to make the most of your available space by providing a simple method of carrying and storing your tools and equipment. Perhaps most importantly, they can even reduce your fuel costs.
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Telematics for vans: how driver feedback systems can cut risk (and what it means for insurance)
An eco revolution has begun at Balfour Beatty as the infrastructure and construction company are all set to equip their fleet of 1,400 commercial vehicles with the revolutionary GreenRoad 360 system.
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The ABI is helping tackle high premiums — what that looks like now
Last year, the average cost of comprehensive vehicle insurance jumped by more than 10% to £434 to much uproar. In its report ‘Lifting the Bonnet on Car Insurance’, the Association of British Insurers has revealed its plans to help tackle these growing premiums.
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The progress of the electric van: what’s changed for UK drivers
Over the period of four years, Mercedes Benz has been carrying out extensive tests into one hundred electric versions of the Vito commercial vehicle. We anticipate van insurance customers will be interested to hear how these tests are progressing, as the electric vehicle could well change the face of motoring.
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