The seminar, entitled ‘A Van for all Reasons’, is being held on Thursday 5 May at the De Vere Harben, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9EY and runs from 9:30am to 2:45pm. The planned agenda is expected to include: driver licence validation, employee health declarations and eye sight checks, corporate drink and drug policies, drivers’ hours, […]
April 2016
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MOVE from Fleet Operations interfaces with any UK leasing company or dealer, automating the multi-supplier procurement process to minimise workload and administration. MOVE is available as an intuitive standalone solution or as part of a modular to fully-outsourced fleet management service. The launch at next month’s Fleet Show – which takes place at Silverstone […]
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The newly developed e-XDi220 turbo diesel brings increased power together with improved economy and reduced CO2 emissions. Maximum power is increased to 178ps and torque to 400Nm – up by 19.4% and 11% respectively. For the Korando, CO2 emissions have been reduced to 139g/km, down from 147g/km on the previous two-wheel drive manual, […]
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BT Fleet runs London recruitment drive
The firm is looking to recruit 30 qualified vehicle technicians with NVQ level 3 qualifications in motor engineering and six apprentices and is targeting its recruitment drive in six London Boroughs: Enfield, Merton, Ealing, Hounslow, Kingston-upon-Thames and Bexley. Mark Wolfe, head of garage network for BT Fleet, said: “We’re speeding up recruitment of new vehicle […]
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The business said the investment demonstrates its commitment to giving customers access to best-in-class vehicles and is in addition to 800 new units brought in at the start of the year and several thousand additions planned before the end of 2016.” The new ’16-plate vehicles continues Dawsonrentals | vans’ longstanding relationships with Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, […]
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That’s according to the Freight Transport Association Report, launched today (26 April) at the CV Show in Birmingham. The report finds that online shopping grew phenomenally in 2015, with an average weekly spend of around £816m – up 12.4% since 2014, and double the amount spent in 2010. FTA's director of policy, Karen […]
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The latest launches also include new HD multi-camera systems, plus SmartMail and SmartView technology that give improved access to real-time information, alongside a loyalty scheme for existing customers. The VanProtect bespoke ‘van cam’ is aimed at commercial vehicles ranging from 1.5 tonnes to 4.5 tonnes and combines a front-facing vehicle camera with a reversing […]
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by Katie Beck
Murdock Builders Merchants implemented Masternaut’s telematics system across its fleet of 44 commercial vehicles, enabling the business to track its fleet across the country. Since installation, the company has reported improvement in driving styles and saved 10% in fuel costs thanks to data provided by Masternaut’s telematics solution. The system has also been helping […]
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After competing in last year’s marathon, Dan shaved another minute off his time in yesterday’s (24th April) event to finish in a time of 4 hours 45 minutes despite suffering a setback. Dan explained: “Things were going well with a very fast 2.07 half marathon, but my running mate’s knee went at mile 17 […]
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The brand, which returns to the show after last attending in 2011, has set up a ‘house’ with bespoke dining, lounge, kitchen and patio spaces, as well as a drive, garage and garden. A total of 700 square metres of carpet and mats, nine sofas and 16 armchairs providing seating for 70 people, eight […]