News December - 2012

Mercedes-Benz to debut new construction truck 17/12/12

From 2013, all Mercedes-Benz trucks and tractor units used for on and off-road applications in the construction sector will be known under the name Arocs more info

Van drivers are the new brand ambassadors 14/12/12

As businesses shift their view of the field-based workforce from one of operational necessity to strategic value, they are turning van drivers into front-line brand ambassadors more info

57% of vans on the road are white, survey finds 12/12/12

White remains by far the most popular colour for vans in Britain, ahead of blue, silver and red, a new survey has found more info

New Type Approval regs for van conversions 10/12/12

Whole Vehicle Type Approval for light vans comes into effect from 29 April 2013 and, as a result, light commercials up to 3.5 tonnes will require additional approval for any modifications made to them more info

Industry to lose ‘a quarter of drivers’ 07/12/12

Skills for Logistics has launched a new scheme to recruit armed forces personnel into the road transport sector – as a new report indicates that the industry could lose over a quarter of its driver workforce in the next ten years more info

Congestion charge discount mooted for ‘green’ vans 05/12/12

Transport for London is proposing to make the greenest vans eligible for exemption from the London Congestion Charge more info

New tyre labeling system goes live 03/12/12

New tyre labeling regulations provide valuable like-for-like guidance for commercial fleet managers and should help inform purchasing decisions, says the FTA more info