The new driver terminal, PRO 8275, combines the earlier announced TomTom Bridge with WEBFLEET and the extended integration capabilities of WEBFLEET (known as .connect). The terminal offers the chance for fleets to host bespoke applications to help van and truck drivers capture more information in the field, such as digital signature capture for proof of […]
In response ATS Euromaster is warning that the operational tyre costs of running a modern van fleet are no longer that far removed from that of a fleet of trucks and said that fleets without a tyre policy risk paying more for their tyres as standardising on one brand can often enable a better fleet […]
The vehicle glass repair and replacement business said that online bookings have increased three-fold over the last five years – reflecting the growing trend for customers to shop online – with the largest growth in online bookings having been driven by customers accessing the site through their smartphones, following the launch of the mobile site […]
Kjell Anderton, a director of the company, said: ‘We received a range of comments from respondents. One fleet operator told us he’d lost more than £80,000, which he blamed on the Government for poorly maintained flood defences. ‘And a self-employed courier said he’d “lost a lot of money” because he couldn’t get to his delivery […]
According to a new Brake and Direct Line survey, although the use of hand-held phones by drivers has dropped – down from 54% in 2006 to 45%, hands-free use has risen to 38% from 22% in 2006 According to the survey, three in ten (32%) don't know that talking on a hands-free phone is just […]
So says Chevin, which reports that it is having its best ever year-to-date based on deals largely taken from these sectors and also across Europe. Managing director Ashley Sowerby explained: ‘The fleet software market is very much a story of two halves at the moment. The sectors of the economy that are still languishing with […]
Second place went to Andy Price from Zurich Insurance Group, and third place went to Steven Annable from Alstom. Now in its second year, the unique competition organised by ALD Automotive in association with Fleet World and event partners AA DriveTech and Toyota & Lexus Fleet Services, put fleet drivers’ skills to the ultimate test […]
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The move will see the hard shoulder opened to traffic during the busiest times between junctions 5 and 8 just in time for this weekend's Easter bank holiday getaway. Highways Agency, project manager Rob Edwards said: ‘Drivers will reap the benefit of the government investing more than £111m on this stretch of the M6, with […]
Research for the campaign showed that a quarter of respondents admitted they had been in a car where the driver has been over the alcohol limit but said nothing because they were too embarrassed. The campaign has been launched today (17th April) ahead of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. Robert Goodwill said: ‘Passengers can also […]
The organisation is working with specialist disaster management trainer Rosie Murray to offer fleets in-house crisis response training sessions and recently coordinated a day of essential training for fleet and HR professionals, looking at the procedures an organisation should have in place to provide appropriate support following a road crash or other sudden, violent event. The one-day […]
