The trial by Arval showed that, over the same 33.58-mile course, an EV with a full payload lost over 85% of its range compared to a 45% loss for one that was carrying nothing. Eddie Parker, commercial vehicle consultant at Arval UK, said: “This is a great example of the operational factors that fleets […]
So says the Freight Transport Association (FTA) as the DfT issues its response to the consultation on ‘Penalties for use of a Hand Held Mobile Phone Whilst Driving’. The DfT response outlines its plans to increase the fine from £100 to £200 and the penalty points from three to six for all drivers. Penalties would […]
Lee Saunders has been appointed to the role and brings over 20 years’ experience in commercial vehicle sales, service and rental, working across the UK, Ireland and North America. Gareth Jones, managing director of Dawsonrentals | vans, said: “Lee joins the company at an exciting time. The Skelmersdale branch has driven a great level […]
Making its submission to HM Treasury before next month’s Autumn Statement, the association said Brexit negotiations must ensure that UK goods are no more expensive to export and are not burdened with more red tape. The logistics sector must also be able to access employees from outside the UK, particularly in light of the industry’s […]
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Taking place at the National Conference Centre in Solihull, the event will see fleet operators, local authorities and transport infrastructure providers meet to discuss the latest FORS Standard v4.0 and many other issues. Delegates will hear directly from FORS concession director John Hix and FORS compliance manager Ian Vincent on the revised FORS Standard […]
MC Rental Ltd is the stand-alone rental company within the £110m turnover MC Group Ltd, and has a national fleet of 3000 vehicles backed by a rental staff of 55. Following the supply of over 175 new Isuzu trucks in the last two years, over 10% of the MC Rental fleet is now made […]
The Oxfordshire-based firm, run by businessman and entrepreneur Denis Sverdlov, revealed the latest model at the Wired 2016 conference. The vehicle range covers 3.5 to 26 tonnes, using ultra-lightweight composite combined with custom built hardware, including power electronics and motors, said to reduce operating costs by more than 50%. The trucks produce zero emissions for […]
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The latest vehicles bring the firm’s total orders to 37 complete vans and 11 van conversions over the last five years. All the vans are designed for the safe transportation of frozen food, and deliver pet food directly to homes and businesses throughout the UK. Nature’s Menu chose CoolKit because of the payload capabilities […]
The Dungannon, Northern Ireland-based company’s latest six Sprinter 314 CDI Long chassis cabs are now working alongside six established Sprinters and a pair of 7.5-tonne trucks, which undertake deliveries across mainland Britain. Supplied by the Hull branch of dealer Northside Truck & Van, the vehicles are fitted with high-capacity boxes by Alloy Bodies, of […]
The latest deal builds upon a 15-year relationship with the supply of a range of new dual temperature vehicles that each meet Euro VI emissions standards, including 10 3.5-tonne Iveco Daily light commercials, featuring the new 8-speed Hi-Matic automated gearbox; three 7.5-tonne DAF trucks; a 26-tonne DAF truck; and one 44-tonne DAF tractor and trailer […]
