If you need to move your cold goods quickly and safely, it’s best to hire a refrigerated van. Refrigerated vans offer the best storage conditions for perishable goods. The temperature is kept as low as possible, which means you’ll find them in use by all kinds of businesses across the country.
Trucks and vans transporting food are subject to strict rules that must be adhered to at all times. To help ensure this, many vehicles will have several cameras fixed on the interior and exterior, so those responsible for loading and unloading can keep an eye on what’s going on at all times.
For anyone moving their food-based business around the country, hiring a refrigerated van could be an ideal solution. It makes sure that the temperature inside remains low enough to ensure your products arrive safely, and it allows you to transport them from A to B with relative ease.
The advantages of hiring a refrigerated van are that you have the flexibility to choose when and where you want to work and you have no upfront costs. The company will provide the van and refrigeration unit, as well as all necessary equipment, so all you need to do is load it up with your produce and drive.
Involvement in the transportation aspect of your business is something you can choose to do or delegate to someone else. If you’re not keen on being on the road every day, hiring a refrigerated van is a great option as it allows you to work from home or from an office. You also don’t have any of the costs involved with purchasing a van and equipment.
It’s important to note that hiring refrigerated vans for business does mean that your business takes a back seat for a period of time. You’ll be required to hand over control of the handling of the produce which could cause problems if this is at peak season or if you’re in desperate need of stock for an upcoming trade show or festival.
Hiring is always better than buying if you need a van for less than six months, but it can work out cheaper than buying if the hire period is longer. If the hire period is more than five years, then it’s usually cheaper to buy. Bear in mind that if you’re paying VAT on your vehicle, it’s worth checking with HMRC whether your business is VAT-registered – if it’s not, you can reclaim VAT on any vehicles that you rent.
