The deadline for all drivers operating an LGV over 3.5 tonnes to have completed their Driver CPC training, which is a legal necessity of 35 hours of training every five years, was yesterday (10 September 2014). ‘It seems like there has been a sole focus in the industry on CPC training for truck drivers, but […]
The agreement will see Zip update and extend its existing fleet of 58 Volkswagen commercial vehicles to cover business expansion and ongoing fleet replacement. According to Zip, the new Transporters have been chosen for their exceptional reliability and low running costs. The firm has ordered high-specification Trendline models, complete with DSG transmissions on every model. […]
Launched at LCV2014 – the UK’s largest technology showcasing and networking event for the UK low carbon vehicle community, which took place this week at Millbrook Proving Ground – the downloadable version of the Fleet Carbon Reduction Tool (FCRT) is marked out by being based on real-world duty cycles, real-world fuel consumption and real-world electric vehicle range. […]
Buxton will continue to report into John Bailey, whose responsibilities at the global automotive services company have been expanded, as he recently stepped up to a new role as executive vice president of international operations within parent company Cox Automotive. Bailey said: ‘Michael’s promotion to chief executive recognises his significant contribution over 20 years in […]
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A sturdy load bed, capable of handling around 500kg, is installed in the rear of the vehicle at the same height as the loading sill. This can be accessed from the rear hatch or through the two side load doors. The van is also capable of pulling a 1,500kg trailer. Priced at £23,373 after the […]
The specialist Northgate vehicle, which is available off the shelf, has been designed using Peugeot and Vauxhall chassis. The Northgate High Payload Luton allows for an additional 200kg of payload and also features a lower load height, which makes the loading process easier and, for some businesses, removes the need for heavy tail lifts – […]
The guidance, which includes a case study on how Speedy Services – winner of a Brake Fleet Safety Award for its safe vehicles – keeps its vehicles on the road, is published through Brake's Fleet Safety Forum, in conjunction with the Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE). In 2012 (most recent data available), vehicle defects contributed to 2,123 […]
The three-year contract will see Total provide a complete incident and claims management service to include managing repairs, hire vehicles, glass repair and replacement. Once the contract is fully live Total will also implement its mobile repair service and work with National Grid to identify other cost-saving initiatives. All mobile phone users will receive access […]
Commenting on the issue, James Firth, FTA’s head of road freight and enforcement policy, said: ‘The logistics industry is not going to grind to a halt today as some have suggested – the figures indicate that most drivers will have got it done. But the deadline highlights a more fundamental problem of driver supply in […]
The vehicles have been leased on a two-year fix and flex rental deal. According to Stephen Armiger, transport manager at Blunham Dairy: ‘For several years now, we have used an alternative vehicle supplier for our transport fleet requirements, however, following Burnt Tree’s recent move into temperature controlled vehicle rental, we decided to run with their […]
