Van and truck registrations positive in 2007
Date: 11 January 2008
The figures for freight haulage van and truck registrations were positive in 2007, with strong order books suggesting good figures for this year too.
In terms of vans, registrations were up by 3.2 per cent over the year, compared to the year before.
Logistics truck registrations were down by 8.7 per cent for the year, to 50,747, but the figure for December was very strong, with a 29.4 per cent increase recorded.
Paul Everitt, chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), said: "December's registrations completed another excellent year for the UK's van and truck sectors.
"Demand for vans remains very strong, focused on heavy models. Overall, strong order books suggest buoyant commercial vehicle registration figures for many months to come, from what proves a solidly reliable business and economic indicator."
For light commercial logistics freight haulage vehicles, the most popular makes were Ford, Vauxhall and Volkswagen. Some 93,035 Ford vans were registered over the year.
For heavy logistics trucks weighing more than 3.5 tonnes, the most popular makes were DAF Trucks, Mercedes and Iveco. There were 11,549 DAF trucks registered.
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