The Department for Transport said it will begin work early next year on trialling a new fuel comparison sign at 5 service stations on the M5 between Bristol and Exeter, with a view to introducing the signs by the end of 2015. Transport Minister Robert Goodwill said: ‘For too long drivers have been ripped off […]
2014
Yearly Archives
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Delivering his final Autumn Statement before the General Election, George Osborne said: ‘Despite falling fuel prices let me make this clear: we’ve cut fuel duty and we will keep it frozen.’ This follows on from his confirmation in the 2013 Autumn Statement that fuel duty would be frozen for the rest of this Parliament. And […]
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by Katie Beck
The organisation believes that a cut of at least 3 pence per litre is desperately needed to maintain the viability of UK hauliers. 'Diesel represents more than a third of a haulier’s costs and UK fuel duty is the highest in the EU,' explained RHA chief executive, Richard Burnett. 'Because of this our European counterparts […]
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by Katie Beck
Launceston-based DB Distribution was founded in 1995 by Don Berryman, with a single Mercedes-Benz 308D. He went on to purchase early examples from the first Sprinter range launched in the same year, before switching to other vehicle brands. Now, as the company approaches its 20th anniversary, DB Distribution has come full circle and acquired the […]
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Nearly a year in development, the web application helps firms and drivers achieve and maintain their Operator's Licenses, allowing auditing, evidence upload and compliance visibility across multiple depots. It can be used by both Standard and Restricted licence holders and contains a detailed knowledge bank of guidance documents, paperwork templates and calendar based alerts. Support […]
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by Katie Beck
The Northampton based support provider has a UK wide team of mobile workers in the Midlands, London and South of England, and works with renowned lift industry leaders such as Kone and Otis. EES UK specialises in areas such as lift CCTV and security systems, lighting and electrical equipment, fire regulation compliance, shaft steelwork, entrance-ways […]
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by Katie Beck
The Awards honour individuals who are recognised as the best and safest drivers from organisations currently using the DriveCam powered by Lytx Programme to improve overall fleet safety. The Awards also recognise the people who coach the drivers through the Lytx Programme to improve driver behaviour and safety standards. Award submissions are due by December […]
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End-of-contract damage charges are a frequently contentious issue for customers, but Ogilvie Fleet says that in 98% of cases where a cost was incurred it was accepted by clients. In the remaining 2% of cases – amounting to around four or five vehicles a month – Ogilvie Fleet discusses the damage charge with customers and […]
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The research is being conducted by Driver First Assist (DFA), a not-for-profit road safety initiative, to learn more about the effect road traffic collisions (RTCs) can have on professional drivers. To access the survey, click here.
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So says Chevin Fleet Solutions, which says there is a growing trend for improved data interrogation, which is leading to more radical change. David Gladding, sales director, explained: 'A good example is the question of flexible vehicle replacement cycles, which some commercial vehicle fleets have adopted in recent years. ‘In the past, some fleets would tend […]