The firm had supplied Cataclean Diesel to 40 RAC patrol vehicles via distribution partner Euro Car Parts. Following this successful trial the RAC have now commissioned Cataclean Diesel across the entire UK patrol fleet, 1400 vehicles. Cataclean’s director of sales William Jones said the product was selected following a rise in the number of RAC […]
December 2015
Monthly Archives
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by Katie Beck
Connectivity is totally changing the way in which fleets operate. Real-time visibility on the likes of assets and remote equipment, wireless engine software revisions, instantaneous customer-service feedback, dynamic routing and scheduling is having a fundamental impact on how organisations drive efficiencies and deliver compelling customer experiences. And this is just the tip of the iceberg […]
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by Katie Beck
This follows plans announced last month to introduce a deposit which is returned to the learner driver if they pass, encouraging them to take their test when they are ready. Other measures to take priority in the government’s plan for road safety include funding to train young cyclists (£50m over four years to support Bikeability schemes) […]
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by Katie Beck
The bulk of the AA’s order is for Ford Transit Custom, with around 400 being fitted by Ambrosetti UK with the AA’s new recovery trailer system, heavy duty electrical systems, special equipment racking and the organisation’s trademark yellow livery. In one of the largest orders to date for the recently launched Ford Transit Courier, the […]
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by Katie Beck
Nearly 90% of the 445 road users who responded to the survey said that the use of a handheld mobile device while driving was "very distracting", with 95% claiming to have personally witnessed another motorist doing so. Over half (52%) of those surveyed believed that penalties for using a handheld mobile device should be more […]
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by Katie Beck
With Christmas looming just around the corner, the logistics industry is braced to deliver as the nation embarks on its festive shopping spree. Truck and commercial vehicle drivers know all too well that this is the busiest time of the year – in early December the Road Haulage Association issued a warning about the “chronic […]
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by Katie Beck
Denise House has joined as a vehicle rental area manager for the South, based at AMT’s Enfield location. She previously worked for IT Fleet Automotive and has more than 20 years’ experience in automotive rental and fleet management. In her new role, Ms House will be responsible for customer service, staff development, profitability and cost […]
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Following a consultation by Defra, Clean Air Zones will be introduced in Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham, Derby and Southampton by 2020. However the plans will not limit car usage. In Birmingham and Leeds, the Clean Air Zone will cover HGVs, light goods vehicles, buses, coaches and taxis, while in Southampton, Nottingham and Derby only HGVs, buses, […]
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by Katie Beck
Three Long-bodied Sprinter 313 CDIs – soon to be joined by a further five, already ordered – wear all-over vinyl wrap liveries promoting the new Biffa OneCall service. The fourth is a Sprinter 313 CDI with cage bodywork by Tipmaster, of London. They arrived along with 41 other vehicles, a combination of Sprinter, New Vito […]
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by Katie Beck
ISO 14001 is a standard which outlines how to put an effective environmental management system in place. It’s designed to help businesses remain commercially successful without overlooking environmental responsibilities. In addition to this, the company also has been awarded OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System) certification, which confirms that Northgate is practising suitable […]