The booklets will showcase 25 "top tips" to help van operators improve their fleet performance – covering everything from vehicle specifications to scheduled servicing. According to ATS Euromaster, this "need-to-know" information builds upon the company's near 50 years’ experience servicing van customers, coupled with its own skills in running a 900-strong mobile tyre fitting fleet. […]
The Daily van has replaced two smaller vehicles previously operated by the Trust, as it has the capacity and flexibility to do the work of both. Halesowen-based Bevan Group, who supplied the vehicle, builds insulated and temperature-controlled bodies for rigid commercial vehicles at its factory in Oldbury, in co-operation with leading trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull. […]
The FTA has asked George Osborne, who will deliver the 2014 Budget statement on 19 March, to maintain its commitment and consider the economic benefits that could be delivered by further development of the Government’s approach to fuel duty. The Association stated that: 'by reducing road fuel duty it would ease cost pressure on domestic […]
The firm has also improved productivity and customer service through the Fleetmatics system’s Live Map function, which helps managers keep track of drivers’ journeys to ensure punctual job completions. Fleetmatics’ GPS vehicle tracking solution was introduced to help the company meet the diverse needs of its growing customer base and better manage the fleet. By […]
However, SMMT are confident that CV manufacturing figures will stabilise in the second half of the year. ‘New Euro-6 engine emission legislation came into effect from January this year, a change which invariably results in a lull in UK heavy commercial vehicle manufacturing and a contributor to January’s 14.6% fall in output,’ said Mike Hawes, […]
The company, which owns some of Britain’s leading independent energy distribution and utility infrastructure businesses, specialises in the construction and ownership of “last mile networks”. These include GTC Pipelines and Power On Connections which provide, respectively, gas and electricity connections to the new build construction market. Brookfield Utilities is based in Bury […]
The product will be used to mark rebated fuels, including the off-road diesel commonly known in the UK as "red diesel", in a move that will boost both countries’ fight against illegal fuel laundering. According to figures, the use of illicit diesel is estimated to be 12% of the market share in Northern Ireland and […]
The campaign will give businesses from across the UK the opportunity to win a month’s worth of mentoring from the former Dragons’ Den investor. Businesses wanting to be considered for the initiative are asked to visit the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ website (www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/powerinpartnerships) and give an overview of their current business challenges, the steps that they […]
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Crispe is currently managing director of Tachodisc, a role she has held since 2005, as well as non-executive director of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). She has over 15 years working within the road transport industry during which her responsibilities have included the commercial and strategic direction of business at Tachodisc. In […]
Demand for LCVs was strong throughout the month, with a number of record sales around the BCA network. Average values for all light commercial vehicles increased marginally in January 2014 to £5,322 – a rise of £11 compared to December 2013 – as buyers competed strongly for stock. BCA said January’s average value was the highest […]
