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The Commercial Vehicle Show 2016

The annual Commercial Vehicle Show commences at the NEC Birmingham today, which will see over 20,000 business visitors and hundreds of exhibitors attending the show that displays vehicles, from trucks to vans to forklift trucks! Also on display include tyre manufacturers, insurers and fuel producers while some of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers such as…

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Road Safety Of Your Refrigerated Transport

Different speed limits apply when driving a refrigerated truck/ vehicle that is under 7.5 tonnes. See below for a basic guidance on refrigerated vans speed limits on different roads. However please be mindful you should always be aware of other speed restrictions that might be in place. Housed areas / areas with street lamps– 30…

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Maintaining The Appearance Of Your Refrigerated Transport Is important

Your refrigerated van is a travelling face of your business; therefore, it is important that you maintain the appearance of your refrigerated transport at all times to create a good public perception regarding the quality of your fridge van. The appearance is particularly important if you are transporting food, a well-cleaned fridge van will encourage…

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The Importance Of Carrying Out Regular Tyre Checks

At Refrigerated Vehicle Rental we always check that our refrigerated vehicles are safe before we allow anyone to hire our chiller vans. However if you have your own refrigerated vehicle then it is important that you carry out regular tyre checks so that your fridge/freezer van remains safe. This is particularly important if you vehicle…

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Temperatures For Transporting Goods In Your Fridge/ Freezer Vans

When transporting goods in a refrigerated van it is important that you set an appropriate temperature for their transportation. Using sources available on the internet we have found that these are the commonly suggested temperatures for transporting certain goods in your fridge/freezer van conversions. Fish – 2 Degree Celsius Egg goods – 3 Degree Celsius…

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Refrigerated Vehicles – The Benefits

As we enter the summer month’s refrigerated transport becomes increasingly popular. From transporting goods to supermarkets, or food supplies to festivals, to medical supplies to hospitals, refrigerated vehicles play an important role in the transport economy. So what are the benefits of using Refrigerated Transport? Versatile – Refrigerated vehicles can be used in a variety…

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3 Top Tips For Using Your New Refrigerated Van

Transporting refrigerated goods for the first time? Keep reading for some basic but useful advice on using refrigerated transport. Prior to loading your vehicle you should pre-chill the van to your desired temperature. Desired temperature can usually be achieved within 15-20 minutes of cooling.   Do not pack your goods/ products too compactly. Although you…

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Staying Safe On Winter Roads In Your Refrigerated Van

The UK winter often brings harsh travelling conditions in which drivers have to contend with ice, snow, rain, wind and so on. We have put together some basic advice to help keep you safe on the roads in your refrigerated van this winter: Ensure your lights are working including your fog lights Check your tyre…

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Transporting Food In Your Refrigerated Van

Keeping food chilled or frozen at an appropriate temperature is vital for preventing the growth of bacteria. Therefore when transporting certain food goods that require refrigeration it is important that they are transported in a refrigerated van such as a chiller van or frozen van. Firstly it is important to identify which types of food…

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