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More professional female truck drivers needed
Tuesday August 10 2010
The number of women looking for van leasing in the UK could be set to rise, with the European transport industry looking for a change in attitude towards female professional drivers. Figures from 2008 produced by Skills for Logistics suggest that out of 309,100 heavy goods vehicle drivers in the UK less than one per...continue reading
Van drivers shown risks of smoking while driving
Monday August 09 2010
Citroen Van Leasing customers and other van drivers have been shown the risks of smoking while driving in a major demonstration event in Staffordshire. Fire-fighters from the Staffordshire Fire Service and members of Stoke-on-Trent City Council teamed up at the Britannia Stadium to show members of the public how lighting...continue reading
Will van leasing customers be affected by motorway light turnoff?
Monday August 09 2010
Van leasing customers across the UK could be among those to be affected by recently-announced plans to turn off motorway lights. The Highways Agency has said that it is to turn off some motorway lights between the hours of midnight and 05:00 in a bid to reduce the amount of carbon emission the UK's transport is responsible...continue reading
Naked Kelly Brook poster could lead to van leasing crashes
Friday August 06 2010
Van leasing drivers could be at risk of accidents due to being distracted by a new billboard. Road safety groups have warned that a new poster featuring model and actress Kelly Brook posing naked could be a danger to motorists. The billboard is part of a marketing campaign by sportswear company Reebok and a pair of...continue reading
Brian Blessed to be available as sat nav option
Friday August 06 2010
The voice of Brian Blessed could soon be blasting out of the sat navs of van leasing customers. Sat nav maker TomTom has signed up the actor to record directions to become a voice option on its range of devices following a Facebook campaign. Richard Gardner from Saddleworth, Manchester, founded a Facebook group called...continue reading
Van demand continues to rise
Friday August 06 2010
More drivers may be considering van contract hire with improvements in the economy driving a greater demand for commercial vehicles. According to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the number of new van registrations continued to rise in July. It says that a total of 17,309...continue reading
Drink-drive deaths at record low
Thursday August 05 2010
Van leasing customers are less likely to be involved in a fatal accident with a drink-driver than ever before. New provisional figures published by the Department for Transport have revealed that the number of road deaths associated with alcohol consumption fell by five per cent from 400 in 2008 to 380 in 2009. Serious...continue reading
800 deaths a year caused by disrespectful driving and road rage
Thursday August 05 2010
Van leasing drivers should make sure they are considerate of other motorists on the road, a new study has suggested. Research by insurance provider AXA has found that 800 lives are lost on Britain's roads each year through accidents caused by road rage or disrespectful driving. Furthermore, such accidents are costing...continue reading
Ford Fiesta Sport Van wins award
Thursday August 05 2010
Van contract hire customers looking for a sporty yet environmentally-friendly vehicle may want to consider the Ford Fiesta Sport Van. The van has been named the first ever winner of Thatcham's new Green Van award, designed to reward vehicle's with good security features combined with excellent green credentials. Mike...continue reading
Van contract hire drivers urged to put green driving first
Wednesday August 04 2010
Van contract hire drivers have been urged to adopt green driving techniques to help the environment and cut costs. According to the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) fleet managers and business drivers should invest in further training to learn green driving techniques before they start thinking about buying new...continue reading
Speed cameras in Wiltshire to be switched off
Tuesday August 03 2010
Van leasing drivers in Wiltshire and Swindon will no longer have to contend with speed cameras as the devices in the area are to be switched off. The speed camera partnership for the region is being closed down following central government funding cuts. It means the speed cameras in the area can no longer be maintained...continue reading
15m British motorists would fail a driving test
Tuesday August 03 2010
Van contract hire drivers may have confidence in their motoring skills but it seems many may not be able to pass their driving test if they had to take it again. A new study from What Car? Magazine has found that almost half of Britain's 33.5 million drivers would fail their test if they had to retake it. Researchers...continue reading
Drivers face fines for straying into 'Games Lanes'
Monday August 02 2010
Van contract hire drivers could face fines of up to £200 for using specially designated 'Games Lanes' during the London 2012 Olympics. The Olympic Delivery Authority has announced that an extensive network of roads in London will be reserved for the use of competitors, officials and the media. Totalling 28 miles...continue reading
Girls in skimpy outfits making men lose concentration in summer
Monday August 02 2010
Van leasing drivers could find themselves more liable to crash in summer due to being distracted by women in skimpy outfits, it has been revealed. A new survey has found that male drivers frequently lose concentration in summer because of the number of scantily clad women on the streets. According to the poll by insurance...continue reading