New Launches
Show Report: CV Show 2012
What a cracking event the 2012 Commercial Vehicle Show turned out to be, thanks in no small part to Ford… Read More
Mitsubishi L200 4x4 Long-Term Test 1
We has just taken delivery of a Mitsubishi L200 4x4 Club Cab for long-term appraisal… Read More
Ford Transit ECOnetic Brief Test
We’ve been putting a SWB 100hp 2.2TDi Euro 5 Transit 280 ECOnetic through its paces… Read More
Renault Kangoo ZE 2011 European Launch
Renault is at the forefront of manufacturers offering a mass produced factory-built electric van… Read More
Fuso Canter 2011 European Launch
Fuso has completely revamped its range of light and heavy truck Canter chassis and chassis crew cabs… Read More
Iveco Daily 2011 European Launch
Iveco has introduced new, latest generation diesels to its Daily range, along with detail changes inside and out… Read More
Ford Transit 2011 European Launch
Ford takes the iconic Transit to the next stage with an all-new range of 2.2-litre Euro 5 diesels… Read More
Volkswagen Crafter 2011 UK Launch
VW’s large panel van has undergone a serious makeover with changes to the front-end styling and the cab interior, as well as new Euro 5 diesels… Read More
Ford Transit Connect Electric Brief Test
We spent a day with the battery-powered Connect to get a better idea of what it’s like to live with in its natural, urban environment. Read More
Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL Brief Test
Currently undergoing trials with selected fleet customers in the UK, we managed to get behind the wheel of a battery-powered Vito E-CELL… Read More
Balfour Beatty gets Van Excellence accreditation
Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions is the latest Blue Chip addition to the growing list of companies awarded Van Excellence status in the programme run by the Freight Transport Association (FTA). Van Excellence is an industry-led initiative that aims to enhance the standards of van operators, celebrate success and represent the interests of the industry at the highest levels.
The Van Excellence Code sets demanding standards for fleet operators and addresses many of the often cited stereotypical ‘white van man’ issues. A governance group of 17 organisations, chaired by Gary Whittam (see the Video Interview), came together to address the problems faced by van operators. The end result was a self-regulatory approach to establishing standards for the responsible operation of vans. Businesses are invited to register and seek accreditation through an independent audit.Balfour Beatty’s fleet operations manager, Adrian Wanford said: “Ensuring our fleet operates to the highest standard is important and the team is extremely proud of this accreditation. It is the result of a lot of hard work and effort, and has been very worthwhile.”
Click here for more information about the Van Excellence Code.
VansA2Z recently caught up with the FTA's Gary Whittam.