Commercial Van Solutions

As a tradesman, it’s important to have the best tools to do the job. It’s also just as important to have the best van to cater to your business needs, whilst keeping the running costs as low as possible. When choosing a new van, it’s important to be crystal clear on the specification requirements of your vehicle so that you choose the best option for your business needs. In this guide, we’ll look at everything you need to consider when buying your next commercial van .         Reliability Reliability is the most important factor to consider when getting a new van. No one wants a van that’s going to break down all the time. Not only will you lose out on business, but it’ll also be a nightmare to deal with and cost the business money. When buying a commercial van, opt for a make and model that is already well known for its reliability. Reliability is more about the quality of the vans build rather than the interior features and technology. Last y...

  Interior/Exterior Damage In the daily use of a cargo vehicle, there are many factors that can cause damage inside the vehicle. There are people carelessly throwing objects in the back, loose cargo sliding around and falling, and people working in the back accidentally bumping things against the walls. A recent customer told Legend that he put two nasty dents into the side of his vehicle within the first week of owning his brand new van. These dents cause the paint to crack and flake off on the exterior of the vehicle, lead to rusting and oxidization of the metal and can ruin any graphics that may be on the side of the van. Road Noise The thin outer steel panels of a cargo vehicle are getting thinner by the year, and do very little in the way of reducing road noise. With the noise of the tires on the road, the creaking of the traveling vehicle, and the sound of rocks or other debris flying up and hitting the vehicle, it can be quite irritating for the driver. Temperat...

From improving your approach to maintenance to better training and even data collection, you can reinforce the importance of fleet safety and ensure that your entire team buys into your safety measures. From regularly communicating a safety-focused message to using technology to track driver performance, these ideas will help you boost the safety of your existing fleet and give you peace of mind when your drivers roll onto the open road. Ways to Improve Fleet Safety                                  Improved Maintenance Monitoring Fleet vehicles put in a lot of miles and incorporating technology into your maintenance program ensures that your trucks and gruau vans are serviced when they need to. Lack of adherence to a maintenance schedule – or no proactive maintenance at all – can damage your safety record and put your team at risk. Regular and accurate maintenance monitoring boosts safety ...

There are many different types of vans out there and they all have different benefits and uses. Certain types are known as ‘commercial vans’, but you might find yourself wondering exactly what that means.  What actually is a commercial van ? A commercial van is simply a van that is used for a commercial purpose, and usually, this is transporting materials or goods from place to place. A non-commercial van would be a vehicle that is used to primarily transport people, and that means the model will have different features such as more seats and a lack of rear space for goods.  What types of commercial van are there? As there are a variety of commercial uses for vans, there are a variety of models and styles to choose from! There are more types of commercial van than you might think - let’s take a look at some of them: Panel van This type of van is one that you will most commonly see being used for commercial purposes - such as mail delivery services. It’s a popu...

If you find yourself driving vans a lot, whether that be for work or as your own personal vehicle,  then you’ve probably considered an electric van at one point or another. With the changing state of the world, electric cars and vans are becoming increasingly popular and sought after. Environmental changes More than ever before, people are concerned about the current state of the world we live in. With growing concerns about pollution and climate change, it’s only natural that we are looking to make things electric where possible. In fact, The London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) was recently put in place to reduce the amount of carbon emissions in the city and help to improve the quality of the air. Like the Congestion Charge, owners of certain vehicles now have to pay a fee to drive in the selected areas. Drivers of electric cars and vans will not have to pay the fee as the vehicles do not emit NOx or CO2. There’s a lot of growth in the UK market for electric vehicles,...

SINCE  1 st  May 2006, the installation of a digital tachograph is mandatory in all countries belonging to the European Union. For all commercial vans which are newly registered and weigh more than 3.5 tons, there is the obligation to install a digital tachograph. This allows recordings of drive and rest times to be more transparent and tamper-proof and also aims to improve work conditions for bus and truck drivers as well as enhancing road safety. Digital tachographs have meanwhile become an indispensable instrument for fleet management which is widely used in the entire logistics sector. They prove that the respective driver dealt in accordance with the regulations of driving and service times as well as periods of interruption and rest. Fulfill Your Obligations Correctly If the use of a digital tachograph is – at least for some vehicles of your fleet – mandatory to gather all the necessary data about the road behavior of your drivers, another important st...

ARE you a van owner concerned about leaving your vehicle unattended? Don’t fret, because all you need is a reliable security method for protecting your van from theft. You can use alarms, locks, window security, and more. It’s even better to deploy a combination of security options – sometimes, standard locks aren’t enough. Moreover, you can pay attention to a few other things to keep your van safe and secure, such as, your parking location and opting for a certain insurance. So, what exactly you can do to keep the thieves away? Let’s find out: 1. Van alarms Although most vans come equipped with a standard electronic alarm system, it’s wise to ensure it includes an immobiliser as well. Immobilisers stop thieves from being able to hot-wire your car. You can choose from standard and intelligent immobilisers. Although standard devices do the job, intelligent immobilizers are better. They are securer and can protect your van from even the most experienced thief. Che...