August 2013

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    Fleet Network adopts Online Tyre Catalogue to speed up service

    The OTC is used to provide information for the FTN product catalogue and includes over 160 brands from tyre manufacturers and importers, representing in excess of 70,000 part numbers. Implementing the system means FTN has access to a wide range of information that helps it to assist fleet customers in making an informed choice about […]

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    New Paragon software offers improved fleet operations & route planning

    The newly released Territory Optimiser includes optional planning modules that enable transport managers to run routes and schedules through the system to ensure compact delivery zones for efficient routing. Paragon claims this service will help fleets to reduce transport costs, improve mobile staff productivity and advance customer service levels. The system calculates territories using accurate travel […]

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    FTA to host Van Excellence conference in Scotland

    Taking place on 29th October in Dunblane, the event is the third in the series hosted by FTA and will focus on managing road risk; reducing fuel spend; vehicle specifications; future van technology; VOSA’s view of enforcement in the world of vans; current and upcoming legislative issues; and an examination of the Van Excellence scheme […]

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    Halfords Autocentres to offer free tyre checks under TyreSafe membership

    This year’s safety campaign will encourage drivers to check that their tyres are inflated to the correct pressure, with Halfords Autocentres playing a key role. The network, which has over 290 Autocentres across the UK, joins a long list of TyreSafe members offer free tyre health checks. Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe, commented: ‘It’s fantastic news […]

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    Great Wall puts Steed pick-up range on display

    Vehicles including the S, SE, Tracker and Chrome were displayed from 10th-11th August, giving visitors the chance to talk with representatives from five UK dealerships and test-drive the vehicles. The entry-level Steed S is available at £14,998, while the Steed Chrome features a 2.5-tonne towing capacity and a payload of 1,050kg, with add-ons including tinted glass, metallic […]

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    Ringtons fleet sees 25% reduction in fuel with telematics

    The family-owned business has implemented the satellite vehicle tracking system cross its fleet after a trial of the real-time system across three of its sites showed a 25% reduction in fuel usage. In addition, with in-cab terminals, bonnet switches and panic buttons fitted to a quarter of its fleet, Ringtons can monitor improvements in driver […]

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    Refresh for drain maintenance fleet with Sprinter vans order

    The company’s new Sprinter 513 CDI chassis cabs are fitted with 129hp engines and were supplied by local Glasgow dealer, Western Commercial. Each is fitted with bespoke body with water tank, jetting and suction equipment by Dutch specialist Rioned. EEG also runs a fleet of more than 300 trucks – a combination of 26- and […]

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    New solution monitors & manages fleet drivers via mobile phones

    Launched by technology firm iPointlive, the Mobile Employee Management software automatically monitors the movement of employees regardless of whether they are on public transport, in company or private vehicles or on foot. Accurate location information is provided via Google Maps, eliminating the need to call employees while they are driving. For fleets, the software delivers […]

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    Ogilvie adopts transparent approach for van damage charges

    The company operates a standard fixed cost end-of-contract damage recharge cost matrix that customers leasing company cars and light commercial vehicles sign up to in their master hire agreement.  And if a customer returns a vehicle that is charge-free Ogilvie Fleet now sends the fleet manager a congratulatory email thanking them and the driver for […]

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