Located on Paycocke Road, the new branch has capacity for 65 vehicles across the 0.4-acre site, and will service the vehicle needs of businesses, both large and small, operating across the South Essex area In addition to a contemporary and comfortable waiting area for customers, designated hire desk staff and valeting features, the launch will […]
Under the partnership, Ctrack is integrating is integrating its vehicle tracking systems with ADT’s fleet compliance solution. As a result, vehicle operators will now be able to use real-time driver behaviour data to better understand, manage and minimise risks facing their drivers. The ADT compliance solution uses a wide range of data sources including automated […]
A&R Vehicle Services is a long-established supplier to some of the UK’s best-known operators of vans, trucks, trailers and buses, and will continue to develop with chairman Trevor Rushworth and group managing director, George Simpson, remaining at the helm. The new agreement secures the long-term employment of its staff. With 40,000 sq ft of workshop […]
The 118 Transit Custom vehicles will be used by the company’s meter fitters nationwide. They are all 310 short wheelbase models equipped with the Dagenham-built 100PS 2.2 TDCi power unit – and will slot into the fleet once they have undergone conversion by Qi Van Systems, including the fitment of special racking in the load […]
That’s the finding of a new report by the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) and LANXESS, a manufacturer of high-tech rubber for tyres. EU tyre labelling legislation was introduced on 1st November 2012 to help consumers make more informed decisions when choosing tyres. The labelling, categorises tyres on three different criteria: fuel efficiency (or “rolling […]
The company has released a check-list of logistical priorities that fleets should focus on to ensure that they can cope with demand when the Christmas shopping period reaches its peak. DX believes that flexible delivery options, for example, can enhance the shopping experience, so retailers need to make it much easier for customers to control […]
The newly formed partnership saw Northgate initially provide Heatforce with 13 vehicles but due to its recent growth, Heatforce has since grown its Northgate fleet by an additional 16 vehicles, resulting in a total fleet size of over 100 vehicles. Northgate has provided Heatforce with a mix of LWB transit 350s, Peugeot Partners and Bippers. […]
The advice comes from LeasePlan, which has published a best practice guide to decarbonising UK road transport that explores how the Government and leasing companies can work together to make ULEVs an attractive option for fleets. The report recommends introducing financial incentives such as free parking and toll charge exemptions to encourage ULEV take-up in […]
The firm launched its dedicated winter tyre service for UK fleets nearly four years and says that demand for the specialist car, SUV and van tyres – which provide enhanced mobility and safety when the temperature drops below seven degrees Celsius – increased by 14% in 2012 and is on track for further double-digit growth […]
The Minister's speech will be his first to the UK's road transport industry since taking up his new role. He will meet key players in the industry and have the opportunity to hear, first-hand, the key issues and concerns that surround the road transport community. The CV Forum 2013 will take place between 2-7pm, and […]
