November 2014

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    Northgate opens new branch in Dartford

    The new branch brings 15 new jobs to the town and is situated on Oakfield Lane, with excellent links to the M25 and the A2 – making it easier for local businesses to access Northgate’s vehicle hire offering. Headed-up by branch manager Hussein Omer, the new site houses up to 45 vehicles at any one […]

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    Fuso Canters join Pollard & Co contracting fleet

    The new vehicles were supplied by Mercedes-Benz Dealer Orwell Truck & Van – the German manufacturer’s franchised network is also responsible for sales and support of the popular Canter range. Their alloy tipping bodies, meanwhile, are the work of Priden Engineering, of Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, which also fabricated the large, locking toolboxes fitted behind the cabs. […]

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    CYC Logistics to join with CitySprint courier service

    CYC Logistics operates an extensive fleet with a diverse range of customers across multiple sectors, two London based service centres and a number of international partners. The addition of CYC Logistics’ courier fleet supports CitySprint’s growth, and follows the integration of three regional businesses earlier in the year. CitySprint’s new combined operations will comprise nearly 3,000 […]

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    London fruit delivery firm takes e-NV200's “£2 challenge”

    Starting with a full load at New Spitalfields Market in the East End, company director Laszlo Mulato drove a total of 36.6 miles and made 15 deliveries before returning to depot with 50% of the vehicle’s original charge remaining. According to Nissan, based on that performance, the company could expect to make 3,900 deliveries a […]

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    Alphabet launches new LCV Approved Partner Network

    Headed up by Tony Long, network development manager, the exclusive nationwide network comes into effect immediately and comprises of 12 approved LCV conversion suppliers. The network encompasses seven core categories; internal van provision, construction body and dry freight, minibus and wheelchair accessible vehicles, welfare vehicles, refrigerated vehicles, livery and media.  'We have selected a range […]

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    VUE serves up fleet safety to drink wholesaler with in-cab camera solution

    The in-vehicle camera systems are designed to give drivers 360-degree visibility, helping to eliminate blind spots and protect the fleets from fraudulent insurance claims.  Following successful trials, LWC drinks is installing five VDR HD systems and integrating existing camera and monitors into 72 of its HGV delivery fleet. The drinks wholesaler has also ordered VUE’s […]

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    Fraikin secures two-year home delivery agreement with Sainsbury’s

    Under the contract, Fraikin has grown its share of the Sainsbury’s fleet to 1,000 vehicles operating from 120 stores, and covering an area of almost 52,000 km2. This represents an increase in stores of 78% to Fraikin. According to Sainsbury’s, Fraikin’s ability to provide constant support to the vehicles was key to securing a larger […]

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    New Lex Autolease technology to simplify end-of-contract process

    The iPad technology is designed to provide clarity and consistency for both customers and vehicle inspectors, with Lex adding that it will go beyond the BVRLA standards currently used across the industry. Technology includes full video footage and images of end-of-contract inspections and any damage found, which will now be available to customers. A simplified […]

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