Side hatches and the solid rear door allow access to the custom converted load area HOW do you get engineers, tools and equipment to remote locations and into areas with no roads? That’s the problem faced by many utility companies and one to which Scottish Water has found a solution. The water company runs a fleet of Toyota [...]
The Utility Top creates a vehicle with decent storage space, but still under 2m high. The large side access doors are said to be perfect for racking and storage systems TRUCKMAN's new Ford Ranger Utility Top was designed for utility companies’ and fire and rescue services’ off-road vehicles, but looks like a great addition for any user who [...]
Renault is updating its network of accredited converter partners with this latest from VFS, the updated Master Tipper featuring lighter weight construction, a greater payload, and improved fuel economy.
Refrigerated Movano conversion from £120 a week.
If your business is fresh or frozen food, check out Vauxhall’s new refrigerated van conversion.
Load lifting conversions are widely available for panel vans.
As well as protecting your drivers they save time and prevent damage to loads.
Story: COLIN DAWSON Could downsizing your fleet work for your business? It’s been a success for Warrington-based bedroom furniture maker Starplan which replaced its fleet of 7.5-tonners with 3.5-tonne Mercedes Sprinters for home delivery work. Starplan transport manager Steve Whittle told Business Vans: “There are obvious advantages to using 3.5-tonners – they’re cheaper to buy and to run, [...]
Story: COLIN DAWSON Business-to-business express operator TNT Express is putting 10 Volkswagen Crafter single chassis cab box vans through their paces. The box van conversion, by Altrincham specialists Cartwright, was carried out to TNT’s specific requirements. The Crafters, which will be based at TNT’s Bristol depot, were purchased through Volkswagen’s Van Centre in Manchester. TNT delivers up to [...]
Fiat Ducato: Rescue company buy transporters for clients Author: ROBIN ROBERTS Fiat has come to the aid of rescue company Helphire. Helphire Group plc has just taken delivery of the first of 50 new Euro 5 Fiat Ducato-based transporters as part of its fleet replacement programme and go into active service at its Leicester depot this [...]
New glass cutting tables can be colour matched Glazing companies can access better equipment GOOD news if you're in the glazing business. Supertrucks, makers of external glass carrying racks for panel vans, has introduced a series of safety and convenience functions to its glass carrying equipment. "Supertrucks has always set the pace in the provision of safe and efficient glass [...]
