Archive for March, 2007

Re-groove your tyres and save fuel!

Monday, March 12th, 2007

An owner driver with a 610hp Volvo 6×2 tractor has announced that by having his Michelin tyres re-grooved he has cut his fuel consumption from 6 to 6.5 MPG. (more…)

Businesses unprepared for van tax hike

Friday, March 9th, 2007

Research has revealed almost a quarter of companies operating van fleets are unaware the benefit-in-kind tax charge on company vans will increase by 600%, unless they can prove their vans are only used for business and not personal use.

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Shepherd Distribution insist that driver development is ‘essential for survival’.

Thursday, March 8th, 2007

Sheffield-based haulage firm Shepherd Distribution have been funding in-house and external driver development over the past 18-months, all aimed at increasing the skill set of its employees. (more…)