The 1992 Transport and Works Act makes it a criminal offence for certain workers to be unfit to work as a result of drugs and/or alcohol. Employers too can be prosecuted unless they can prove they have carried out all due diligence in trying to prevent such an offence being committed. The Smart Test system […]
Based on the Gatwick International Industrial Estate, the new facility occupies a 7,574 sq ft site and follows the merger of two former centres in the local area; one of which serviced cars and vans, and the other commercial vehicles. Peter Fairlie, group sales director, said: ‘Our close proximity to Gatwick airport means we support […]
Mark Keel, whose business the vehicle was taken from, is a TRACKER Fleet customer with TRACKER SVR units fitted to all his vehicles for added security, allowing the stolen vehicle recovery specialist to locate the van within less than an hour. TRACKER’s range of SVR products work like electronic homing devices. A covert transmitter is […]
Compatible with iPod, iPhone, iPad and a selected range of Android devices, the FTA says that the app cuts down on any errors or inefficiencies associated with paper inspections. It also complies with VOSA’s safety and maintenance guide and is available in formats for vans, trucks, coaches and buses. Quick reference bar codes are placed on […]
PfH focuses on improving efficiency and procurement practice for over 850 social housing providers throughout the UK. The nationwide consortium manages the purchasing and supply of over £2.5 million of goods and services every week, creating savings of almost £50 million each year. ‘At PfH, our priority is helping the social housing sector enhance efficiency […]
The NFB provides business solutions to builders, contractors and house builders across England and Wales and the tie-up with UK Carline’s business fleet and commercial vehicle departments will assist its members through expert advice on how to run safe and cost-effective fleets and bespoke offers. Ruth Ratcliffe, membership services manager for the NFB said: ‘For […]
The company has revealed that it expects its total cold weather tyre sales to exceed £10million in 2013, as the popularity of seasonal fitments for cars and vans continues to grow. As part of its preparation, ATS Euromaster is taking delivery of tens of thousands of cold weather fitments to ensure its centres are ready […]
According to the company, 99% of employers believe eye tests are just as important or more important, in comparison with other health checks available for employees, such as medicals and screening. To back this up, 70% of employers now state they provide eye tests for their employees. However, this means 30% of employers do not […]
Coombs has over 10 years’ experience in the fleet, lease and car rental industries and was previously regional business development director for East Midlands and East Anglia at Europcar, and business development manager at Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Commenting on his appointment, he said: ‘Autoglass lives up to its reputation for delivering quality of service and value […]
So says the BVRLA, which adds that the current incentives are failing to ignite the market, as shown by the latest registration figures for plug-in vehicles. Newly published DVLA data shows that registrations of plug-in-grant eligible cars grew by just 14% in the first half of 2013, compared to the previous six months. This is […]
