Katie Beck

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    FTA launches Van Excellence Small Fleet Programme

    The Van Excellence Small Fleet Programme, which is being showcased at the CV Show at Birmingham NEC, is for operators who have 10 vans or fewer and will share advice and first-rate operational procedures from the top performing fleets. Mark Cartwright, FTA’s head of vans, said: “Small fleet operators wanted an affordable scheme like […]

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    Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles launches Converter Recognition Programme

    The new scheme extends the range of off-the-shelf and bespoke conversions on offer and guaranties the quality of the products available from Volkswagen’s Van Centre network. Working only with pre-qualified trusted partners, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles continues to offers a range of conversion products that comply with the latest commercial and technical requirements. The changes […]

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    Murdock Builders Merchants cut fuel costs by 10% with Masternaut

    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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    HSS tools up with Euro 6 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters

    The move marks the first phase in a process that will see the operator upgrade its entire fleet of more than 400 vans to Euro 6 specification as soon as possible. The new legislation comes into force on 1 September – from that date, all new vans sold must meet the reduced pollutant limits. […]

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    Leigh Pomlett appointed FTA president

    During his extensive career in logistics, Pomlett has held various senior positions with BRS, Exel and DHL Supply Chain. He joined CEVA Group in September 2009 and took on his current role of executive director in January 2015, and works on a number of projects and initiatives around the world, including the mentoring of a […]

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    Two new Isuzu D-Max variants on display at CV Show

    Marking Isuzu’s centenary in 2016, the D-Max Centurion will be on display. The top-spec model includes over £11,000-worth of accessories, and is limited to a run of just 100 examples. In addition, Isuzu will present a special new D-Max variant, the details of which are currently under wraps. Isuzu claims that the new variant, […]

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    Northgate takes top spot at annual Nexus supplier awards

    Northgate was honoured as the Best Overall Supplier for its consistent delivery of high performance across each customer service category throughout 2015. Also celebrated in the ceremony was Thrifty Car and Van Rental, who scooped the award for Best Customer Service and Europcar, which won Most Improved Supplier for the second year in a […]

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    Latest Fleet Matters flip-book explains ‘Why and how’ of compliance

    It also explains the fleet manager's legal obligations and offers suggestions on the help available to best protect the driver and the organisation's interests. Each Fleet Matters issue gives guidance on a single theme, and the information is equally useful for owned, leased or ‘grey’ fleets and results from years of experience working with […]

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