News 23rd January - 2014

Brace of awards for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 23/01/14

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has been crowned 2013 Fleet Van of the Year and 2013 Large Panel Van of the Year at the annual Fleet Van Awards. more info

Reduction reported in O-licence numbers 23/01/14

The number of O-licences in circulation continues to fall.  The latest official figures show that just 80,894 licences were issued in 2012/13. more info

DVSA taking action on Driver CPC 23/01/14

The FTA has re-iterated its message to drivers and operators that complacency isn’t an option if they wish to avoid heavy fines and licence suspension. more info

Diesel filter check added to MOT test 23/01/14

The testing of diesel cars, vans and lorries is being tightened up to ensure they have a critical exhaust filter. more info

New rates for van benefit-in-kind tax 23/01/14

The van benefit-in-kind tax charge will increase from £3,000 in 2013/14 to £3,090 in 2014/15, chancellor George Osborne announced.  more info

Small fleets missing out on pre-drive checks 23/01/14

Regular pre-drive checks are an essential element of good van maintenance, but it appears that smaller fleets rarely require their drivers to complete them. more info