Tip No2 From SMMT Say’s Boxby

The type of van you drive and the way you maintain and use it has a significant impact on the amount of fuel it consumes. Every litre of diesel you use releases 2.63kg of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere which contributes to the  climate change. The more fuel you save, the  more cash  you save so reduce your emissions and save money by following this simple tip.

Moterway roller or city slicker?

Where will you drive and how fast?. If you use moterways or dual carriageways, a big engine and overdrive sixth gear could save you fuel and cash. If you’re always in town traffic, a smaller engine will save you fuel.

Tip No1 Good Advice From The SMMT Say’s Boxby

Courier companies size matters!

The type of van you drive and the way you maintain and use it has a significant impact on the amount of fuel it consumes. Every litre of diesel you use releases 2.63kg of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere which contributes to the  climate change. The more fuel you save, the  more cash  you save so reduce your emissions and save money by following this simple tip.

Choose the van that best suits the job. Do you need a big load space? it’s cheaper to run a small van fully loaded than a half empty larger van. Hire the bigger van for the few times you need it and remember: overloading is illegal, hikes your servicing costs and hammers your van’s residual value.

Couriers Give Boxby Full Support

Couriers are 100% behind Boxby’s idea to scrap courier vans over 5 years old

Boxby have had a huge response to the idea of scrapping vans that are more than 5 years old.  Many small courier companies buy ex parcel company fleet vans, and the vans have high mileage and high levels of wear and tear when the smaller courier companies acquire them. 

Boxby wants the government to reduce the age limit for scrapping vans from 5 years from the existing level of 8 years, enabling the couriers to replace their inefficient knackered out vehicles with a modern environmentally better fuel efficient vehicle.

Another Courier Disaster

The average price of diesel went up by almost 5p between May and June, which Boxby Couriers warns is another disaster for the transport industry.

The average cost of diesel currently stands at 104.66p per litre, compared to 97.68p per litre in May.  Companies are already feeling the strain of fuel rises at a time when budgets around the country are already at full stretch. The Government’s imminent increase in fuel duty will further negatively affect businesses, and that means all increases will need to be passed on to the customers. 

“The latest fuel cost rises mean that refilling a typical 70-litre fuel tank will now cost an extra £3.50″ said Alistair Patterson Director of Boxby.  “This will come as a massive blow to van drivers and couriers as they look to limit their outgoings during the economic downturn.”  Van drivers and couriers, as well as many other small businesses, will no doubt be looking to the Government to provide them with additional support as they try and cope with this latest set of fuel rises.

There are a number of steps van users and couriers can take to remain frugal during the economic downturn. For instance, more drivers are investing in Satellite Navigation technology to ensure that they get to unfamiliar target destinations much quicker and save fuel in the process, and using companies like Boxby to help keep their vans full with extra deliveries.