If you are a courier driver you may find it of interest to read that the number of new vans sold in the UK in February 2026 rose in comparison to the same month last year.

According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the number of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) registered here in the UK amounted to 14,641 in February of this year compared to 14,476 sold in February 2025. That is a small rise of 1.1% but, on the positive side, it is at least an increase whereas in the previous month there was a reduction in new vans sold.

The number of new pickups sold in January 2026 amounted to 813 that was a drop of 54.9% compared to the same month a year ago. The number of new 4 x 4s sold amounted to 269 with this being an increase of 64.0%. The number of new vans sold in the less than 2.0 tonnes category totalled 363 that was a drop of 15.0%. The number of new vans sold in the 2.0 to 2. 5 tonnes category amounted to 2,477 with this being an increase of 16.9%. The number of new vans registered in the 2.5 to 3.5 tonnes category amounted to 10,719 that was a rise of 7.6%.

The top 5 selling new vans in February 2026 in the UK were: –

1. Ford Transit Custom 2,433
2. Ford Transit 1,675
3. Vauxhall Vivaro 872
4. Renault Trafic 782
5. Mercedes Sprinter 751

There are many courier drivers who are responsible for providing their own mode of transport but a lot choose to purchase a van. Of course, one of their next decisions is whether to purchase a new light commercial vehicle (LCV) or a second hand one. That decision is often dictated by a courier driver’s financial situation. The potential benefits of buying a new van have to be considered in relation to whether a courier driver can afford the higher price normally required to purchase a new van.

If a courier driver does not have the funds available to purchase a new van for cash then they would normally have to resort to other ways of funding such a vehicle such as some form of finance agreement. If this is the case, then this is likely to result in the overall cost of investing in such a vehicle being greater.

A courier driver will also need to consider the make and model of a new van that is going to be the most suitable for their purpose. Needless, to say, there is a large selection of LCVs to choose from that has got to be a positive thing. We do hope that you find your preferred new van for your courier service business.

Whilst we are unable to help you find a new van, we should be able to help provide you with a competitive courier insurance quotation.