All of the information contained on the paper counterpart, such a penalty points and which vehicles they are able to drive, is now replaced by an online service, which puts the onus back on to the driver to make their information accessible. To do this, the driver must choose to share his or her licence […]
Trojan Utilities implemented telematics across its 100-plus strong fleet of commercial vans, with the system used for a range of purposes by multiple departments across the business. The Masternaut system provides Trojan with in-depth driver behaviour monitoring, looking at speeding, mileage and harsh events, helping Trojan to determine the effect various improvements have on fuel […]
Over 100 participants from companies including; Norbert Dentressangle, Marks & Spencers, Doddle, Mark Thompson Transport Ltd and Premier Foods, took part in the survey and the Institute will use the findings to inform the debate. The Institute will be hosting a series of round table discussions where senior industry figures can share best practice, solutions […]
The Hertfordshire-headquartered company, which has in excess of 300 vehicles, selected FSGB following a wide-ranging strategic fleet review that also saw its national fleet manager Eric Harrington seek a company that was focused on client communication and working hand-in-hand to further improve best practice across the fleet. VPS is expanding rapidly and was already outsourcing the […]
Sponsored by The RAC, ALD Automotive and TRACKER, the event is open to all production cars and commercial vehicles, and challenges competitors to find the most efficient route between set checkpoints over the two-day, 300-mile plus event. This ‘scatter gun’ approach of competitors finding their own route was introduced at the 2014 MPG Marathon, and […]
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is urging its members to ensure they are ready for the changes, including the DVLA’s new online Share My Licence service, which it believes will be more onerous for fleet operators. Ian Gallagher, FTA’s lead on DVLA, said: “Far from reducing the burden, FTA believes this new system will be […]
The company says it polled its customers to find out what key questions are being raised the most and have found the following top five questions: Will I be able to check the employees’ licences using the new DVLA system as we have more than a handful of driver? Does the DVLA system give me […]
Using the service, visitors can compare fuel cards, quickly enter their fleet needs, then see the results of comparing the whole market. They are shown the fuel cards offering the best possible combination of service, savings and security for their specific circumstances. A further click then enables them to apply immediately. A specialist is always […]
The Association surveyed its members to gather information on issues such as parking fine hot spots, CCTV and PCN appeals. Fifteen companies provided data about 32,633 parking fines they had received over a 12-month period. Of those appealed by FTA’s PCN Administration Service, almost three quarters were successful. Natalie Chapman, FTA’s Head of Policy for […]
Overseeing this customer-focused business development, Mick Glover takes on the newly created role of use remarketing manager, Mercedes-Benz Vans. Mr Glover has responsibility for the management of the used van remarketing function, which will cover wholesale and retail sales, sales administration, defleet and logistics, dealer targeting and RV portfolio management. He will be implementing and […]
