50% of All Drivers Break Speed Limits Recent studies which have been conducted by the Department of Transport have revealed that in 2022, up to 50% of all drivers admitted to violating the 30mph speed limit. Published: 15 September 2023
Rossetts Electric Van Consultation & Test Drive Event Join us on Thursday 21st September 2023 at Wickes Crawley! Published: 05 September 2023
Charging Point Disparity Identified in Government Data The amount of charging points located around the UK certainly varies according to the latest Department for Transport data that has been published. In Northern Ireland, the East Midlands and the Northwest drivers have the fewest public charging points available to them. Published: 21 August 2023
New Online Account for Motorists Launched by DVLA DVLA has launched a new service that is currently in a test phase. They are asking motorists to sign up for a new online database that allows an individual to look at their vehicles and driving license details on one screen. Published: 21 August 2023
Mercedes-Benz Trucks reaches for the stars with exceptional Actros L Edition 3 UK truck drivers can dream of taking ‘3 steps to heaven’, thanks to the arrival of the latest stunning special edition from Mercedes-Benz. Published: 10 August 2023
Introduction of Safety Rules in the Capital for HGVs in 2024 From October 2024, any HGV vehicles that are over 12 tonnes will be subject to new rules. Transport for London has announced the new safety systems that will become legal in Greater London. It requires the vehicles to be at least three-star rated or be fitted with new safety systems. Published: 10 August 2023
Win a van with #PoetryInMotion Move us with your creativity Our fun #PoetryInMotion competition shines a spotlight on the hidden creative verse-atility of the van community – share a poem, and you could win a brand new Sprinter or eVito! Published: 08 August 2023
Charity Calls for Drivers Aged Over 85 to Undergo Driving Test Resits The charity IAM RoadSmart has warned that, in their opinion, drivers over 85 represent a demographic timebomb. They want anyone in this age group to have to re-sit a driving test for the well-being and safety of them and other road users. Currently, we have around 1.65 million motorists on the roads who are older than 80—included in this figure of 510 people who have crossed their centenary and are now over 100 and still driving. Published: 19 July 2023
EU Greener Transport Plan Welcomed by Hauliers Overall, the EU’s Greener Transport Package has been welcomed by hauliers. However, there are some minor concerns surrounding the deadlines that have been proposed, as well as the infrastructure for alternative fuels. Published: 19 July 2023