Multi-drop van work is now a key part of the UK transport sector. Couriers, parcel firms, wholesalers, retailers, builders, food suppliers and logistics firms all depend on vans to make several deliveries each day. The work often looks simple. A driver collects a...
Adding vans to your fleet can help you take on more work, serve new areas and respond faster to customer demand. However, you must check your operator licence before the vans begin work. The correct process depends on the weight of each van, how you use it and where...
Running vans for business involves more than buying a vehicle and finding drivers. You must first check whether Operator licensing rules apply to your work. A complete van operator licence checklist helps you prepare the right documents, choose the correct licence and...
The new DVSA van operator rules have changed how many UK transport firms manage international van work. Smaller goods vehicles no longer sit outside every part of operator licensing and drivers’ hours law. Since May 2022, some vans over 2.5 tonnes have needed a...
Many businesses use vans to move tools, stock, parcels, equipment, or customer goods. Yet operators often feel unsure about licensing rules. A van looks different from a lorry, but its use and weight may bring it within the operator licensing system. The key question...
