Launched by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) in 2010, the scheme has seen a variety of large operators including BT Fleet, Balfour Beatty and Sainsbury’s join. The latest addition to the accredited partners list is Leighton Buzzard-based AES – a small van fleet operator of just six vehicles. Richard Stansfield, director of business development, AES, […]
King has become the first recipient of the Spirit of everywoman Award, made in recognition of the significant contribution that she has made to the commercial vehicle industry over the past 25 years. Maxine Benson, co founder of everywoman said: ‘The inaugural Spirit of everywoman Award is given to an individual who, the awards panel […]
The company, part of the Automotive & Insurance Solutions Group of Companies, undertook research among 20 of the UK’s leading independent business fleet managers, which shows that the top five needs of operators in the UK are: 1. Accurate business mileage capture 2. Cost reduction tools 3. Management of duty of care responsibilities 4. Efficiency […]
The “Fleet Health Check Online” tool provides organisations with an accurate business transport carbon footprint, as well as recommendations for next steps to help reduce costs and emissions. The tool has been designed for easy use, with organisations just needing to answer a few questions about their fleet. The service is free and the EST […]
The pickups – two HL2 models and an Invincible – will be used for carrying out various airfield activities and have been fitted with extra lights, communication equipment and bird scaring equipment. As well as being one of Toyota’s longest established models, the Hilux is renowned for being one of the hardest wearing and most […]
Porter joins Lex Autolease from parent company Lloyds Banking Group, where he was commercial director of Lloyds Bank’s small and medium-sized (SME) operations in England, Scotland and Wales. This role involved the management of more than 2,500 employees and responsibility for the division’s financial, customer service and risk performance. A qualified Chartered Banker and MBA […]
Starting from this month, the two fleets will be carrying out rigorous in-field trials of the new moDrive telematics solution, which is aimed at cutting fleet fuel bills and carbon emissions, reducing wear and tear costs, improving driver behaviour and meeting duty of care obligations. Officially launched at the BVRLA dinner in March, the new […]
The vehicles are based on Sprinter 316 CDI Medium-length vans with 3,880kg gross weights and will be used to collect patients from home and return afterwards. The Sprinters are designed for maximum flexibility – as well as a driver each can carry up to five seated passengers, or, with seats removed, two wheelchair users in […]
In conjunction with the launch of the new vehicles, Volvo Trucks is presenting an extended service offer. The highest level – the “Gold Contract” – encompasses servicing, repairs and a full telematics system. The Gold Service Contract is designed to ensure trucks can be connected at all times. This makes it possible for the Volvo […]
The Fleet Director platform developed by the GPS fleet tracking and telematics software provider is already used by over 20,000 fleets to track more than 200,000 vehicles globally. Thanks to the enhanced integration, fleets can now access Teletrac’s Fleet Director software through a wide range of Garmin navigation devices with the aim to increase efficiency, […]
