Under the agreement, web-based Ctrack Online will be used across more than 600 vans, cars, HGVs and buses, along with specialist assets such as gritters, sweepers and refuse collection vehicles. The contract was awarded following a competitive tender process, which identified Ctrack as best placed to support Dumfries & Galloway Council’s diverse tracking requirements across a […]
Ormesby School now plans to use the new vehicles to transport students to their Outdoor Education Centre at Baldersdale where they enjoy activities such as orienteering, mountain biking and residential stays. In addition, the new minibuses mean that the sports’ teams can now take part in more fixtures across Teesside. ‘Ormesby School needed something very […]
Following a detailed tender process, Iveco was awarded the contract and the Iveco Daily 7.0 tonne van was chosen due to its superior load capacity. A prototype then entered service in October 2013 and was trialled by 12 different welding locations prior to the new vehicle being built by the appointed vehicle converters. Commenting on […]
The Renault Kangoo Z.E electric van was awarded the Green Apple Automotive Industry Bronze Award whilst the Renault Clio was named Runner Up in the Small Family Cars category. Commenting on awarding the Kangoo Z.E. van the Automotive Industry Bronze Winner prize, a spokesperson for The Green Organisation said: 'The Renault Kangoo Z.E. Van was […]
The sponsorship follows the successful launch of Barclaycard Fuel+, in association with The Miles Consultancy (Fuel+) at the Fleet World Fleet Show earlier this year. Fuel+ is a new fuel and mileage expenses solution designed to help companies cut their business fuel costs by, on average, 25%. Fuel+ allows drivers to refuel at almost all […]
Called “Telematics Explained”, the white paper looks at the legal implications for businesses of introducing telematics and the benefits of data collection from the in-vehicle “black boxes”, including fuel and CO2 emission savings, productivity improvements though improved journey planning and scheduling, operating cost reduction and safety improvements as a result of driver performance management. The […]
The organisation said that online assessment and on road training have the potential to make a major contribution to the safety and cost effectiveness of UK PLC. It added that the best companies recognise the impact of safe driving on profits but more incentives are needed to encourage best practice. The IAM is urging the […]
Based in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, The Box Cleaning Company offers a wide range of cleaning services including window, communal and general office cleaning as well as building maintenance. To serve its growing customer base across London and the south east, The Box Cleaning Company recently expanded its fleet from 10 to 20 vans. With no GPS […]
According to Manheim, the event saw 70% of all units (including vans and trucks from brands such as Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Hitachi and Lex Autolease) selling on the day. The company registered 93 physical buyers during the course of the event, with a further 198 unique users making the most of the auction’s online presence. Almost […]
Under the agency’s plans, around 32 miles of the M4 between London and Theale will be turned into a “smart” motorway, using the hard shoulder as a running lane and installing new technology along the road to help keep traffic flowing and drivers informed. Highways Agency project manager, Lynne Stinson, said: ‘This is the biggest […]
