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    New Chevin tool to help fleets schedule jobs for mobile workers

    Dubbed Dispatch Fitter, the tool works with Chevin's FleetWave Mobile software and enables managers to remotely create a work schedule for employees such as technicians and inspectors. Using the tool allows companies with remote workers to create faster and more accurate working practices, as well as enabling faster invoicing. Brendan Adams, marketing manager, […]

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    Ford extends mobile servicing reach for fleet vans

    Ford's mobile technicians are also be able to service non-Ford vehicles, making it easier for fleet operators running multi-brand fleets to schedule work on vehicles. Greater London is now covered by Trust Ford’s Transit Centres around the orbital motorway and eight-Ford Transit mobile service vehicles. Ford continues to expand the programme across the country […]

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    Government agencies urged to consider needs of commercial fleet operators for digital services

    The FTA outlined its view that Government agencies still fail to consider the needs of commercial fleet operators when designing online systems, and identified at least five different points where vehicle operators had to access digital information in order to satisfy the requirements of operator licensing. James Firth – FTA’s head of licensing policy […]

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    Supermarkets cut diesel at the pumps to lowest price in 11 years

    For freight operators fuel represents around a third of annual operating costs. FTA’s members have reported that the high price of fuel is their number one concern; being bad for businesses, hauliers and road users, and can have a devastating impact on their customers and ultimately everyone through the prices on the shelves. Commenting on […]

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    Road Test: Volkswagen Transporter

    Let’s face it, Euro 5 engine emissions are hardly top of the list of topics when talking to VW these days. However when the firm unveiled its sixth generation Transporter earlier this year, it had already announced the first Euro 6 motor to be offered. Volkswagen went with the 102hp engine, as that has […]

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    CV market makes gains in November after October blip

    Van registrations posted a 9.6% rise in the month, continuing the general trend seen over the past few years with businesses having grown in confidence and online deliveries surging in popularity. Truck registrations saw a huge year-on-year jump of 55.8%, although SMMT said this was to be expected given the large fall in November 2014 which […]

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    Another record-breaking Fleet Show planned for Silverstone 2016

    More vehicle manufacturers, greater numbers of exhibitors and increased visitor levels are all predicted for the 2016 event – with the largest number of exhibitors so far already pre-booking their places for next year’s industry-leading show. With six months still to go before the 2016 Show, the majority of exhibitors at this year’s event have […]

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    Shoreham Vehicle Auctions wins twice at Adur & Worthing Business Awards

    The Lancing-based auction house joined other south coast businesses for the ceremony in Worthing, receiving both awards from television presenter Nick Wallis on the night. Shoreham has been recognised for doubling turnover, vastly increasing profit, tripling staff levels from 20 to 60 and increasing weekly average vehicle sales from 150 per week to more than […]

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