The guide, which was first published in 2007, gives an authoritative overview of the different types of vehicle tracking systems available in the UK market and provides information specific to enterprise fleet operators to help them critically evaluate multiple options and choose the system that most meets their business requirements. The Buyer’s Guide goes in-depth […]
May 2013
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The company says that selecting the most appropriate software partner and the most suitable fleet management solution are critical to obtaining value for money and a return on investment as well as ensuring new functionality can be continually added. Experts from the company will be highlighting all the key factors that fleet decision-makers should take […]
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The company will be showing how quickly its championship-winning technicians can expertly tend to chipped and cracked windscreens. Steve Abrahams and Mark Blaylock, awarded gold and silver at the WorldSkills UK Master Fitter final in November, will also be on hand at the event to explain about Auto Windscreens’ free glass checks offered to ensure […]
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by Katie Beck
The firm, based in Weston-super-Mare, specialises in the refurbishment, fit out and maintenance of business premises, particularly the hospitality and retail sector. The order of 14 Renault Trafic and two Kangoo vans represent’s the second phase of a replacement programme designed to update the company’s remaining commercial vehicles. The firm took delivery of their first […]
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by Katie Beck
The conference has been organised in response to the news that European rules are set to apply to vehicles not previously covered, including vans, trucks and trailers as well as other special purpose vehicles. The event will analyse the EC rulings on construction standards for road vehicles that are being implemented on a European-wide basis, […]
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by Katie Beck
The agency recently warned van operators that those failing to comply with the renewed van operational standards will be targeted by authorities. VOSA has also made no secret of its intention to ramp up the number of roadside inspections it undertakes. The Fleetmatics “Fleet Maintenance Reports” function allows fleet owners to set up service alerts […]
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by Katie Beck
Along with scheduling software, Route Monkey is also supplying all of Iceland’s drivers with accurate digital signature capture technology, via PDA devices with GPS tracking. Iceland carried out a trial in 12 stores before moving to a larger pilot project. Route Monkey claims to have demonstrated significant savings and efficiency benefits at each stage. The […]
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The contract sees nearly 40 technicians from local ATS Euromaster centres working at nine of the UK’s largest airports on a routine basis, including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Manchester, Glasgow and East Midlands. The technicians conduct comprehensive tyre safety inspections across a range of vehicles from push back tractors, which manoeuvre aircraft around the airport, to […]
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The industry-led initiative aims to enhance standards of van operator compliance, celebrate operators who demonstrate excellence and represent the interests of the van industry. After passing the evaluation to meet the standards of the Van Excellence Code, Hitachi Capital Commercial Vehicle Services now joins many of its blue chip clients in being a member of […]
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Greenwell will formally take over the role of chairman at the transport research charity on 15th July 2013, replacing David Quarmby CBE who has been in the position since July 2009. Prior to becoming chairman of Ford UK, Greenwell had also been: vice president, government affairs, Premier Automotive Group and Ford of Europe; chairman and […]