The move follows Transport Secretary, Patrick McLoughlin’s warning of driver shortages ahead of Christmas, which saw consumers urged to shop earlier to avoid disappointment. Building on 33 years’ experience in the logistics industry, the new company will provide professionally trained delivery drivers for local businesses. Elaine Harries, who setup the new company with business partner […]
February 2015
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by Katie Beck
Two thirds of all WMAS ambulances will be FIAT Ducato based when the remainder are delivered and the service is expected to rack up 15 million miles, spanning an area of 5,000 square miles, in 2015 alone. West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) has taken delivery of the first batch of its new front-line ambulances, all […]
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by Katie Beck
The research focuses on more than 200 fleet operators’ views and reports on key areas of light commercial vehicle management including changes in replacement cycles and the key trends in LCV fleet management. 'A key part of the GE proposition to van fleet operators is our high level of LCV expertise and with "The Company […]
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Trakm8 to unveil new solution to minimise vehicle downtime & costs at Silverstone Fleet Show
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Trakm8 provide innovative telematics based solutions to the fleet management, vehicle leasing and insurance industry. At the 2015 Fleet World Fleet Show, which takes place at Silverstone on 12 May, the company will demonstrate how its new Diagnostics and Battery Health solution improves operational efficiency and minimises vehicle downtime with reduced repair / maintenance costs. […]
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Road Test: Volkswagen Crafter
by Katie Beck
All large vans will have to comply with Euro 6 engine emissions regulations by the end of September 2016. However, for some time now, companies like Mercedes and Iveco have offered engines in both Euro 5b and Euro 6 trim. Volkswagen has also been at the forefront of the delivery of Euro 6, now […]
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by Katie Beck
The 6.5 ton adapted panel van maintains a consistent speed of 2 mph to match the walking pace of the operator who applies sealant to the prepared surface, fed from the van via an extruder arm. In previous stop-start conditions with the original manual transmission, the driver had to constantly engage and disengage the clutch. […]
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Fuelmate is one of a large number of exhibitors attending the Fleet World Fleet Show, which takes place on 12 May at Silverstone, and the company will be demonstrating how it can provide your business with a solution to your fuel card needs. In addition, any delegate that applies for the Fleetmate deal at the show will receive […]
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by Katie Beck
Still available in two different lengths, L1 (volume up to 3.7 m3) and L2 (volume up to 4.1 m3), the New Citroën Berlingo has a maximum loading space, big enough for two Europallets. For greater versatility, business users can take advantage of the modular Extenso cabin, which allows room for three people to sit side-by-side. […]
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Potential customers requesting a Fleet Survey will receive a comprehensive free of charge report detailing where Sign Language believes it can add value in comparison with incumbent vehicle livery and wrapping suppliers. Areas investigated in compiling the report include: Material compromise leading to failure of the vinyl and/or paint which can impact on a company’s […]
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by Dan Gilkes
Fiat Professional is celebrating record UK sales of almost 15,000 vans in 2014 and looking forward to further growth this year. With the latest version of Ducato now up to speed and a revised Doblo Cargo set for launch in March, plus a growing presence in the corporate fleet sector, Fiat Professional director Sebastiano Fedrigo […]