January 2015

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    Road Angel launches accident camera system for any vehicle

    Dubbed Halo, the system is available with both front and rear camera units with a wide 150-degree and automatically records journeys in real-time before switching to “event” mode in the event of an impact being detected by the internal G-Force sensor. This includes when the vehicle is parked and with the ignition off, enabling the system […]

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    Ross Durkin steps down as head of Fleet World Group

    Fleet World Group was established in 1998 and has grown from publishing a single monthly magazine to being a highly respected part of the fleet industry with interests in print, digital media and events. Commenting on his decision to step down, Ross said: ‘Last year I clocked up 30 years in fleet and I’ve enjoyed […]

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    Jaama strengthens management team to support UK & international expansion

    The changes include the promotion of Michelle Morgan, who joined the business a decade ago, to operations director with responsibility for customer support and implementation. Her former role of implementation services manager is now filled by the promotion of implementation manager Thomas Mansbridge. Additionally, Stuart Mills, having started work with the company when it launched […]

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    TfL to expand FORS scheme under partnership with AECOM, CILT & Fleet Source

    Established by TfL in 2008, the FORS accreditation scheme delivers safety, environmental and efficiency benefits for fleet operators by encouraging the adoption of best practice and industry standards. More than 210,000 vehicles from more than 2,400 companies are now accredited by FORS. The FORS Community Partnership will roll out the scheme nationally, encouraging the adoption […]

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    Michael Young joins ATS Euromaster as group operations director

    Young will have responsibility for 180 comprehensive centres within the company’s national network. Comprehensive centres are made up of dedicated truck locations, or retail sites which can also support heavier and specialist vehicle types. He joins Peter Tye who continues to act as group operations director for all retail centres. Young brings a wealth of […]

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    Rail specialist invests in new Mercedes van fleet

    Since joining the Auctus Management Group less than three years ago, RSS has grown rapidly and now provides a range of track safety and workforce solutions to the likes of Babcock, AmeyColas, Colas Rail and Transport for London,   Birmingham-based RSS has acquired 22 vehicles, all of which arrived via Midlands Truck & Van and […]

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    Navman & SmartWitness team up for integrated vehicle tracking and camera technology solution

    The "360 Degree" fleet safety solution, which integrates telematics, vehicle tracking technology and in-cab safety camera equipment supplied by SmartWitness, is designed to improve road safety, reduce insurance costs and enhance duty of care. Navman Wireless describe the in-cab safety camera equipment, supplied by SmartWitness, as a “safety net” ‘It's a last line of defence […]

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    Motor industry to hold CV air quality debate

    Aimed at national and local government policy stakeholders, fleet operators and vehicle manufacturers, the event will showcase clean air technology embedded in the latest vans, trucks and buses, and investigate potential policy frameworks for clean air in the UK. The SMMT Improving Air Quality: The Commercial Vehicle Contribution debate, will take place in London on […]

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    Bristol Airport adds first electric vehicle to fleet

    Supported by TravelWest, the Nissan e-NV200 will be charged at a new socket located in front of the Administration building and transport staff around the 176-hectare site without any tailpipe emissions. The airport will also install two charging points in the short stay car park, available for use by visitors, by the end of the month. […]

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