2014

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    Imtech UK awards deal for 1,100-strong fleet to ALD

    The contract was awarded to ALD through a competitive tender managed by ERA Fleet Cost Management Ltd (ERAFCM), which has been appointed by Imtech UK to review the policy, procedures and associated costs of over 1,100 vehicles within its fleet.   ALD will supply Imtech UK with a fleet of company vehicles covering both vans […]

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    Microlise launches “smart” in-cab driver communications tablet

    The Microlise DriveTab is a 7-inch ruggedised, Android-based, touchscreen driver communications tablet which can be fixed in-vehicle or used as a hand-held device via a dedicated charging bracket. As DriveTab shares the same core software as the SmartPOD mobile application, the device can be optionally removed from the cab to carry out hand-held e-POD with […]

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    Online LCV sales continue to grow, finds Autorola

    According to Autorola statistics, from 2012 to 2013 the average price of used vans sold rose from £6,808 to £8,020, the largest increase in the company’s eight years in the UK. That is despite average mileage of vans increasing by nearly 1,400 miles to 31,707 during that period and on average stock is predominantly two […]

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    Thefts from vans averaged £5,091 in 2013

    So says ECIC, a specialist insurer for the building trades, which is urging contractors and tradespeople to step up security to protect their tools, plant equipment and personal technology from the risk of theft. The highest value claim dealt with by ECIC in 2013 was £83,500 for electrical cabling and copper piping from a site […]

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    FTA elects new chair of Road Freight Council

    The Council, which consists of FTA members elected from the Regional Freight Councils across the UK, directs FTA policy in its representations to government, Brussels and other authorities.   Rowlands takes over from Eric Fisher of DS Smith after a two-year term which saw the Council defeat proposals from DVLA to increase fees on all vocational […]

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    Four out of ten drivers not concentrating

    The research found that only 60% of drivers say they concentrate behind the wheel, with nearly a quarter of drivers (24 per cent) stating daydreaming as the most common reason. Other reasons given for not concentrating include stress (22%), thinking about what you will be doing when you arrive (21%) and thinking about family, friends […]

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    OTS proposals on payrolled benefits could eliminate 90% of P11Ds

    The plans follow last year’s suggestions by the Liberal Democrats that Benefits-in-Kind, such as company cars, should no longer be subjected to Class 1A NIC but should instead be subject to Class1 NIC. Such a change would be significant to the fleet industry because it could, at a stroke, introduce employee NICs on benefits, increasing […]

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    LeasePlan unveils new CV supplier & converter operations

    The 27 appointed suppliers are dedicated van and commercial vehicle dealers with separate terms and conditions for the provision of this type of vehicle. This agreement builds on existing supplier contracts that LeasePlan UK already has in place to source passenger cars for customers. The new convertor network was established following a rigorous tender process, […]

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    First new Isuzu trucks join Piletec’s fleet

    The company operates a 12-strong truck fleet and the new rigids replace five vehicles from a competitive marque. Piletec anticipates that each new vehicle will cover in excess of 40,000 miles per annum over the four-year contract hire period. The medium-wheelbase specified Isuzu Forward N75.190 4×2 rigids all feature Isuzu Easyshift transmission and have each […]

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    Free national information website targets local authorities with low emission transport measures

    Developed by the Low Emission Partnership, the website provides a searchable database of case studies from across the UK, and signposts wider information, guidance and tools. As well as viewing existing studies, users can also develop their own. Latest case studies include fleet management at Premier Watercoolers and vehicle trials at Sainsbury’s. To use the […]

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