January 2015

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    Fraikin & Masternaut team up for commercial telematics package

    The package brings full service telematics, collating vital driving data that can be used to cut costs by optimising fleet management and increasing productivity. The system is available as an optional extra on all rental and contract hire vehicles for customers who want to use telematics, but do not have their own system in place. […]

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    New business development manager drives Rygor’s customer service

    Mr Brain is now working with customers running fleets of between 25 and 250 vans, offering an enhanced and personalised level of customer service, by acting as a single point of contact between Mercedes-Benz Vans and its customers. ‘My role entails looking after all their vehicle needs – customers can come to me with any […]

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    Daventry Council invests in first electric van

    The Renault Kangoo Maxi ZE will be used for pest control, environmental crime and dog warden services, replacing a petrol-driven van. The new vehicle has a range of about 100 miles, making it suitable for the trips around the district that it will be making. It has been bought following a successful trial held in […]

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    Newly rebranded Autogas website includes wealth of fleet LPG info

    In addition, the company has also launched a brand-new website that provides motorists with a wealth of information about the cost-saving, health and environmental advantages of LPG autogas, as well as helping them find a quality specialist service centre that can convert their car to run on the fuel. ‘LPG autogas provides motorists with a […]

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    Online registration for CV Show 2015 now open

    Heavy truck and trailer manufacturers will once again be joined by van manufacturers and converters, bodybuilders and parts suppliers at the event, which showcases vehicle technology, product and service innovations. The free to attend show features over 450 exhibitors across 50,000 square metres, as well as excellent networking and sourcing opportunities. “Workshop 2015” is designed […]

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    Isuzus still pulling their weight for Cornwall Council three years on

    Mark Hamblin, senior workshop manager at Cory Environmental, commented: ‘We cannot fault the Isuzu trucks that we have here in Cornwall, the original build quality of the trucks was first-class and so far we have found them not only to be reliable kit but in practice they have also given us excellent payload. ‘Furthermore, and […]

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    Investment in staff development pays off for Prohire

    The nine month assignment-based diploma course is designed to help senior managers, department heads and other middle managers develop their skills and experience, improve their performance and further enhance their senior management capability. The Prohire key employees, Michael Steele, operations manager;  Arlene Shearer, training and compliance manager; and Michelle Miles, customer relations manager; expect to use their […]

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    Volkswagen secures order for 129 vans with Yorkshire Council

    The council’s procurement team considered the reliability, attractive service, maintenance and whole-life costs when choosing a fleet partner. Other operational benefits for the council include Volkswagen's range of quiet, fuel-efficient engines with low CO2emissions to help cut fuel costs and reduce the fleet’s impact on the environment. East Riding of Yorkshire Council has ordered a […]

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    Refrigerental’s growth accelerates under Enterprise Flex-E-Rent

    With immediate effect, Nykoluk has been promoted from her current role to join the specialised Refrigerental team in the newly created position of Midlands business development manager. She is now based at the company’s regional branch at Oldbury, in the West Midlands and will report directly to general manager Neil Murphy. Nykoluk joined Enterprise Flex–E-Rent/Burnt […]

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    Motivair Compressors awards three-year van deal to Agility Fleet

    Motivair has a network of skilled engineers strategically placed to provide national coverage across the UK and was looking to source more than 30 vehicles for its service engineers. Contract hire and fleet management specialist Agility Fleet responded to the brief by offering the Peugeot Expert, which is renowned for delivering excellent MPG and reduced emissions […]

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