Transit van speed limits and weight checks

Do not time it like a car

Most vans have lower limits than cars on single and dual carriageways, even when motorway limits look familiar. For Scotland, connect this point to the route, access and driver details before calling.

Route timing should allow for the vehicle type, load, stops and unfamiliar handling. For Scotland, connect this point to the route, access and driver details before calling.

Loaded weight includes people and fuel

The relevant weight is not just the goods in the back. For Scotland, connect this point to the route, access and driver details before calling.

Driver, passengers, fuel and the van itself all contribute to the loaded weight, which is why dense loads need early discussion. For Scotland, connect this point to the route, access and driver details before calling.

Securing the load

Loose tools, boxes or materials can move under braking or cornering. For Scotland, connect this point to the route, access and driver details before calling.

Ask about tie-down needs, packaging and whether the load can be spread low and evenly. For Scotland, connect this point to the route, access and driver details before calling.

What to confirm

Check licence entitlement, driver age, insurance terms, mileage, payload sensitivity and whether the route includes clean-air or loading restrictions. For Scotland, connect this point to the route, access and driver details before calling.

The booking should not be based on a guessed payload or journey time. For Scotland, connect this point to the route, access and driver details before calling.

Useful official checks

Sources to keep open while planning