April 2013

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    Trials and errors

    Tell me about the Bracknell Forest Council fleet The fleet is currently just over fifty vehicles which are mostly commercial and passenger carrying vehicles along with afew pool cars. The majority of the fleet are contract hire which are sourced through a national framework agreement so I deal with a number of leasing companies. I know […]

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    GreenRoad adds powerful fleet management capabilities with Advanced Tracking Data

    Powered by GPS Insight, the premier fleet tracking service, GreenRoad Advanced Tracking is intended to help companies run a more efficient and effective fleet — saving more money on fuel and labour, while at the same time increasing customer satisfaction with more precise routing and dispatch. Dean Sullivan, managing director of Hertfordshire-based Sullivan Buses, a […]

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    Free optimising route planning website launched

    The site, which is available at Speedy Route, offers world-wide coverage due to the integration of Google Directions and is said to offer a solution for any driver who needs to visit multiple locations in the best, quickest, and shortest route possible. Speedy Route re-orders the locations that drivers enter into the best optimal order, […]

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    ACFO website forms first on new initiatives

    The developments follow the appointment of Oxford-based communications agency JJ Marketing as ACFO’s Membership Secretariat Office. JJ Marketing is providing a wide range of benefits to members and the website, which goes live this Friday (12th April) will be the first initiative. The redesigned website features a range of new interactive functionality including a forum […]

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    TomTom showcases fleet integration opportunities with App Center

    The dedicated web resource details partner applications ready for integration with TomTom’s WEBFLEET platform, including office solutions, such as CRM, ERP, scheduling and planning software. The company said the move is at the heart of its strategy to create added value for connected vehicle and fleet management solutions and expand its network of development partners. […]

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    VOSA to speak about van fleet issues at FTA Van Excellence conferences

    The agency says it’s determined to improve van operational standards and will be significantly ramp up the number of roadside inspections and other enforcement activity. The Van Excellence conference will be held at three venues around the country during 2013, and is sponsored by Van Excellence industry partners ATS Euromaster, BT Fleet, Hertz, Route Monkey […]

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    CV Show 2013: New Transit Courier & Connect to drive Ford growth

    Speaking to Transport News Brief at the CV Show, Barb Samardzich, vice president of product development, and Phil Hollins, fleet director for Ford of Britain talked about the importance of the new models, which will create a four-strong CV range, and are joined at the CV Show by a new high-roof option for the Transit […]

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    Sharp rise in Citroen LCV registrations in Q1

    For the first three months of 2013, a total of 6,280 Citroën LCVs were registered; up 23.33% on the same period last year, in a market that was up by 11.66%. As a result Citroën moved to fourth place in the up to 3.5 tonne gvw sector. Citroën LCV registrations in March totalled 3,856; up […]

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    CV Show 2013: All-new Ford Transit Courier makes global debut

    Based on Ford's global B-segment platform, the Transit Courier goes on sale from spring net year, delivering class-leading load volume of 2.3m3 (SAE) with standard full bulkhead within an overall length of 4.16 metres, and offers the agile handling and manoeuvrability of a compact vehicle. With a generous load volume and maximum payload capacity of […]

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