Five van manufacturers have joned Van Excellence, the award-winning accreditation scheme managed by the FTA (Freight Transport Association) that encourages high standards of van operation and driving.
Fiat, Isuzu, Mercedes, Nissan and Volkswagen have all now pledged to work with fleet operators and the FTA to champion the interests of operators and drivers, and to develop new standards for customer service and dealership support.
"We have developed strong and supportive relationships with each of the van makers during the development of Van Excellence," comments Mark Cartwright, FTA's head of vans and light commercial vehicles.
"Becoming a partner of the scheme allows them to demonstrate their support for van operators and their drivers – and their commitment to high standards of support and service for accredited fleets in vehicle acquisition and the after sales market," he adds.
