Tool thefts from vans top 20,000 in 2025
New research has revealed that tool thefts from vans rose to over 20,000 claims last year, with a new case reported every 20 minutes. Based on data from 30 police […]
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Running costs for van drivers hit four-year high
Van drivers are facing their highest vehicle running costs since 2022, according to new analysis from MoneySuperMarket. High fuel prices are the main contributing factor, with petrol up to £1.73 per litre […]
Drivers warned of hidden dangers of dashboard clutter
Van drivers have been warned that dashboard clutter could pose a serious safety risk. A survey of more than 1,300 van drivers carried out by MoneySuperMarket has found that one […]
Fuel bills for van drivers rise to £1,750
Diesel van drivers in the UK are facing an annual fuel bills of £1,750, according to analysis carried out by MoneySuperMarket. Diesel prices have risen to £1.91p per litre since the […]
National Highways unveils free training for van drivers
National Highways has introduced free training for commercial vehicle drivers who may be first to arrive at the scene of an accident. Nearly 2,000 people were killed or seriously injured […]
ADAS helps half of van drivers avoid accidents
ADAS features helped nearly half of van drivers avoid accidents last year, according to research from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. Its survey of 1,000 van drivers revealed that 45% said ADAS […]
Tool thefts from vans costs businesses £3.5bn
Tool thefts from vans is on the increase with more than a quarter of van drivers being targeted in 2024. According to a new survey from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, 28% of […]
Van drivers unfairly targeted for negative behaviour
New research has revealed that van drivers in the UK are regularly the target of negative behaviour from other motorists. A study from Peugeot has found that van drivers are […]
Seven in 10 van drivers victims of theft
More than seven in 10 van drivers were victims of theft last year, with nearly half of that number targeted more than once in a 12-month period. NFU Mutual surveyed […]
Van drivers facing longer hours for less return
New research carried out by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle has revealed that 60% of UK van drivers are working longer hours compared to this time last year as they battle to […]
Van drivers risk £703m in fines
Almost half (48%) of UK van drivers admitted that they overloaded their vans last year, despite 89% claiming to know the legal weight restriction for their light commercial vehicle. This is […]
Van drivers report £3.5bn worth of stolen tools
New research has revealed that more than a third of van drivers have been a victim of tool theft in the last 12 months. According to Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, 36% […]