Indesit hopes that the technologies and ongoing support from Trimble will enable the delivery on its primary objectives of promoting a safe driving culture while improving fuel efficiency and overall return-on-investment across the business. Trimble GeoManager Fleet Management will provide Indesit with real-time visibility into its day-to-day fleet operations, which will support the company in […]
January 2015
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by Katie Beck
Furthermore, more than half of guilty participants confessed that the goods left overnight belong to other individuals. As part of their ongoing research into the work habits and preferences of UK construction workers, www.constructaquote.com has undertaken new research aimed at looking into van drivers and their attitudes toward the security and safety of vehicles contents, […]
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by Katie Beck
The FTA Industry Summit – “Solving the Driver Crisis” will be held on 12 March at the Ricoh Stadium, Coventry with a capacity of up to 500 places. The event will bring together government officials, professional HR advisors, and experienced operators to work towards solutions to the current driver crisis. According to the FTA, […]
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New 2015 FTA Yearbook now available
by Katie Beck
The 53rd edition of the Yearbook, which is sponsored by Bridgestone, contains over 450 pages of comprehensive information regarding all aspects of road transport law including O-licensing, driver licensing, weights and dimensions, construction and use, and traffic regulations, together with related material regarding employment, health and safety, plus key addresses and other contact details. The […]
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Field Service trends in 2015
by Katie Beck
1. Robust and Flexible Platforms Technology is moving quickly, and companies are looking to solution providers to deliver platforms globally as the foundation for innovation. Providers have to be ready to add, extend and integrate technologies as needed, giving them the agility to adapt and innovate. What this means is field service companies require much […]
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According to the HSE, John Walmsley from Gravesend in Kent attended an incident on the M25, between junctions 4 and 5 clockwise, on 25 September 2012 with a colleague. They were faced with a car that had spun around after heavy rain, ending up pointing in the wrong direction in a live lane on the […]
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Launched today (12 January), the ORSA website – www.orsa.org.uk – is funded by the DfT and provides practical support in the form of information, advice and direct links to a wide range of free resources, advice, case studies and research evidence to help employers understand and manage the risks faced, and created, by their staff when driving as […]
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Citroën launches Q1 2015 LCV offers
by Katie Beck
In addition to its new CCM LCV Contract Hire and Finance Lease offers, Citroën's "Upgrade to Business Class" aftersales service and assistance package continues into 2015. All Nemo, Berlingo, Dispatch and Relay LCVs registered by 31 March 2015 are now available with CCM Contract Hire rates. These two year/10,000 mile per annum, non-maintenance Contract Hire […]
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Viva Vivaro!
by Alex Grant
VFW: What is Vauxhall’s position in the fleet LCV market at present? RC: ‘Total sales are up 3.16% to the end of October and all of our model lines are performing ahead of plan. As you are aware, this year has seen the launch of New Vivaro, which has been our best van launch […]
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The company, part of Shepherd Building Group, has signed the deal following its recent contract win to deliver mechanical and electrical maintenance to TNT Express, the global express delivery company. The nine “Driveaway” vehicles are Vauxhall Vivaro Sportive models and will be used by the mobile engineering team to travel between TNT Express’s 70 UK […]