August 2015

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    Balfour Beatty turns to online eyecare with Specsavers

    The multinational infrastructure group is now offering eVouchers to more than 1,000 of its UK employees, covering sight tests, safety eyewear and DSE eyecare. The company is also using the online management system, which enables eVouchers to be chosen, paid for and distributed electronically and also provides online redemption reports and dates for when the next […]

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    Autorama signs up Prestige Fleet Servicing to provide SMR services for new Extra scheme

    Autorama is perhaps best-known for its multi-marque van leasing operation, Vanarama, which odelivers around 7,500 light commercial vehicles a year to owner operators, small businesses and larger fleets. Under the new Autorama Extra scheme, both business customers and individuals can enjoy savings on car and van tyres, vehicle rental and servicing through a series of […]

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    Microlise becomes corporate supporter for FairFuelUK Campaign

    The company says it is the first telematics firm to support the campaign and will be sharing the insight gained from data generated by vehicles connected to Microlise solutions. Microlise joins existing campaign supporters including the Freight Transport Association (FTA), the Road Haulage Association (RHA), the Association of Pallet Networks (APN) plus the RAC. “We […]

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    Modest growth for commercial vehicle market in July, finds SMMT

    According to the SMMT, there was a positive year-to-date performance for the market overall, with 2015 registrations up 19.3%. Operators’ continued drive for maximum efficiency reflected in the surging demand for heavier vans and trucks UK van and truck registrations: 2015 and % change on 2014   July % change Year-to-date % change Rolling year % […]

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    Time to stock up on LCVs as UK economy grows, urges NextGear Capital

    The finance provider for vehicle dealers and auctions explains that positive economic news is feeding through to the LCV market, with the SMMT forecasting a new record of 355,000 new sales in 2015. The last record was set back in 2007 at 337,000. Next Gear Capital claims that ithis is clear evidence that businesses of all sizes are gearing […]

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    Transline Logistics targets fleet safety and efficiency with 3G camera solution

    The company has already installed 40 IT1000 3G forward-facing cameras as part of its commitment to improving road safety, increasing fuel efficiency and reducing insurance costs, with plans to roll-out the solution to more than 200 commercial vehicles.  Transline Logistics will use the cameras alongside its existing tracking solution to provide proof of what occurred […]

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    Auto Windscreens acquires AA AutoWindshields

    Announced today (5 August), the deal will see AA AutoWindshields’ Preston offices and its 200 staff and technicians integrated with Auto Windscreens and, under a ten year partnership arrangement, the AA will continue to use Auto Windscreens to deliver glass repair and replacement services for AA members; its business-to-business and insurance customers. Chris Thornton, managing […]

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    ESOS deadline is just four months away

    By 5 December 2015, firms with more than 250 employees or those with a turnover exceeding £35m and balance sheet in excess of £30m must have conducted energy audits and notified the Environment Agency under the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS). The legislation was announced only last summer in response to the EU Energy Efficiency […]

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    BlueEFFICIENCY features make Mercedes' vans the top choice for Vital Energi

    The company, which works on projects throughout the UK, had the vehicles delivered in batches over the past six months by Ciceley Commercials, the reigning Mercedes-Benz Van Dealer of the Year. All are BlueEFFICIENCY models equipped with a package of fuel-saving feature including an alternator management system, improved underbody aerodynamics and the ECO start/stop function, which […]

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    80% of drivers unaware of different speed limits for vans over 2-tonnes

    80% of the 4,000 van drivers surveyed claimed that they were unaware of the different speed limits which apply to vans and commercial vehicles over 2-tonnes: 50mph limit on single carriageways 60mph limit on dual carriageways Commenting on the findings, managing director of Total Motion, Simon Hill said: “Knowledge is most definitely the best solution.  […]

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