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Van contract hire firms urged to ensure safety

Van contract hire firms urged to ensure safety

Monday March 01 2010

A fleet manager has highlighted some of the steps that van contract hire companies can take to ensure their drivers are as safe as possible on the roads. According to Leigh Stiff, who suffered a broken neck as the result of a near-fatal road collision, there are a number of simple procedures that can be carried out...continue reading

Van leasing industry could 'benefit from greater government aid'

Van leasing industry could 'benefit from greater government aid'

Monday March 01 2010

The government should do more to support the logistics sector in order to get the most value from it as the economy exits recession. That is the central message of a new manifesto issued by the Freight Transport Association, which called on the authorities to do more to invest in the UK's road infrastructure, help the...continue reading

VW Fleet team refocusing on van contract hire

VW Fleet team refocusing on van contract hire

Monday March 01 2010

VW Transporter Van Leasing customers could benefit from news that manufacturer Volkswagen (VW) intends to increase its focus on van contract hire. In a release by the automaker's fleet team, it was revealed that a large-scale restructure of operations has taken place to allow the firm to work more closely with its...continue reading