Venson’s tips for pandemic-proof fleet solutions that keep businesses moving and expenditure low With COVID restrictions lifting in the UK by the end of next month, Venson Automotive Solutions is reminding fleets to take time to carefully consider how they manage post-pandemic fleet requirements. Many fleets saw an increase in demand for their delivery or …
Get the green light – not the green card – to drive abroad While COVID-19 restrictions may still impact drivers’ ability to leave UK shores for some time to come, there is now slightly less paperwork required for driving on the continent. The European Commission has confirmed that UK drivers, including those in Northern Ireland, …
Venson calls businesses with commercial fleets to play their part in halting the UK’s shortage of skilled HGV drivers With almost one in ten logistics businesses (9.8%) reporting HGV driver recruitment struggles1, Venson Automotive Solutions is urging companies operating vehicles over 3,500kg GVW to play their part in protecting a struggling sector. By ensuring driver …
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Venson offers businesses tips on selecting the right conversion supplier to ensure vans ‘get the job done’ With the Society of Motor Manufacturers (SMMT) revealing that light commercial vehicle (LCV) market recorded yet another record-setting month for registrations[i], Venson Automotive Solutions is reminding businesses to maximise their investment by ensuring vehicles are equipped for service. Many …
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Venson backs report from IAM RoadSmart which calls for greater importance to be placed on driver well-being Venson Automotive Solutions is urging businesses to back the charity IAM RoadSmart as it calls for urgent changes to be made to support working drivers in its new report ‘Driving for Work’[i]. Now more than ever, solutions such …
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Venson highlights the importance of a tyre management policy that ensures the right tyre for the right vehicle Following the results of a recent trial of new safety technology by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) which found one in 12 commercial tyres were underinflated,[i] Venson Automotive Solutions is highlighting the importance of businesses having …
Face-to-face meetings preferred by professionals despite reluctance to return to the office As the UK begins its transition out of lockdown, with pubs, gyms, hairdressers and non-essential shops now open for business, the coming months will see an increase in the number of white-collar professionals returning back to their places of work. However, just 24% …
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Venson urges businesses to remind company car and van drivers to adhere to health and safety policies as employees return to the road Venson Automotive Solutions is urging businesses to remind company car and van drivers of their health and safety policies to help employees prepare for returning to work in the coming months. When …
Venson helps commercial fleet managers take practical steps to prepare the business and its premises for larger vehicles Whilst 2020 saw a significant decline in new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations[i], the SMMT is rallying commercial fleet operators to invest in the latest low-emission HGVs to help the country deliver on its green goals, while …
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Drivers still lack confidence to switch despite a growing charging network The first bespoke Electric Vehicle (EV) charging forecourt opened in Essex recently, officially marking the demise of petrol and diesel service stationsi . The move is applauded by motorists who remain uncertain about the practicalities of charging EV batteries, including charging times and home charging. …
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