Commenting on the achievement, Alex McKinlay, head of home delivery, Iceland Foods, said: ‘This is a fantastic result across both accident and maintenance for our fleet. The 24-hour support of Mercedes-Benz Vans dealers really helps to keep vehicle downtime to a minimum, but to have a fully utilised fleet is virtually unheard of. ‘We have […]
Commenting on the issue Ian Gallagher, FTA’s head of policy for Wales, said: ‘Scrapping the tolls would be a welcome shot in the arm for business and commuters who use the bridges daily. Scrapping them altogether would allow businesses to invest in the things that matter such as new vehicles and staff recruitment.’ The bridges, […]
The report found that almost two-thirds (62%) of company car drivers claim to reach speeds of 80mph on motorways, almost double that of regular motorists (32%). Company car drivers were almost three times more likely to hit 90mph or more, with 8% admitting exceeding 90mph, compared with 3% of regular drivers. When asked why they […]
The manual has been fully updated after the 2014 budget, covering topics a fleet manager or company vehicle driver needs to know about tax – including car and van benefit tax, fuel benefit tax, VAT, income tax, corporation tax, capital allowances, fuel duty, vehicle excise duty and national insurance contributions. ‘The book covers every decision […]
Meanwhile, instead of a traditional air blown fridge, its insulated body is chilled by a eutectic system that does not require a power source while deliveries are being made, so produces no carbon or noise pollution. The 7.5 tonne chassis was supplied by local Mercedes-Benz Dealer Rossetts Commercials – the manufacturer’s GB network is additionally responsible […]
According to DfT, this total is the equivalent of the cost to patch more than 320,000 potholes on British roads, fund 3,400 extra electric car grants or provide maintenance and power for 170,000 street lights a year. Recent evidence shows over 95% of heavy goods vehicle operators are paying the new levy in Great Britain. […]
The company has installed the forward facing cameras across a fleet of vans operated by its team of installation engineers. According to Intelligent Telematics, the cameras will capture high definition video footage and supporting vehicle data of any road collisions and harsh driving event to provide complete visibility and proof of what has occurred. This […]
The seminars, hosted by the fleet management software and occupational road safety specialist at its Tamworth head office, will be held on Thursday 18th September and Thursday 13th November. Seminars start with registration at 9.30am and conclude with an open question and answer session from 4.30pm. Seminar prices have once again been held at the […]
The approval scheme provides a mechanism for ensuring that new light commercial vehicles meet environmental, safety and security standards. Simon Cook, UK Fleet LCV leader at GE Capital, explained that the move has seen better quality equipment fitted to vans that is rugged enough to be used through second and even third vehicle replacement cycles. […]
In the run-up to the General Election, the RAC is calling for each party to put forward plans on tackling these issues – which were identified in the 2014 edition of the RAC Report on Motoring – including the cost of fuel, saying that it believes that there is a strong case for a further […]
