For all vehicles that are equipped with Masternaut’s TACHOfresh “live” or “remote” functionality, the data generated by the digital tachograph is transmitted to the central web portal. Fleet managers can access details on the whereabouts and behaviour of their drivers at any time and from any given place. The TACHOfresh MOBILE app will now make […]
The company operates a fleet of 14 Renault Master vans, used to transport specialist crews to decommission and strip down transformers and other electrical heavy plant, for customers including National Grid and Western Power Distribution. The Lightfoot system advises the driver on how to operate the van in the most fuel-efficient manner, by using real-time audio […]
The City of Barcelona will lead the global roll-out of the new e-NV200 100% electric taxi to other major cities around the world. Nissan and Barcelona City have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote the use of electric vehicles as taxis and as delivery vehicles by improving the quick charging network and looking at […]
The company says the technology has resulted in savings in fuel and manpower as well as improved customer service, and has extended the use of the technology, supplied by Navman Wireless, across its UK local delivery fleet. Telematics specialist Navman launched the combined temperature monitoring and tracking solution for refrigerated transport industry last year, largely […]
Both vehicles are Canter 7C15 models and were supplied by Milton Keynes dealer Intercounty Truck & Van and fitted with Tippa tipping bodies and Meshmaster wire cages, by TGS Group, of Bristol. Continental Landscapes has specified its Canters with DUONIC automated gearboxes. The first twin-plate, dual-clutch automated transmission to be fitted to a light truck, […]
The Long-bodied Citan 109 CDI BlueEFFICENCY will average 100,000 miles a year, making routine checks and responding to alarm calls. The Citan was launched in January and is the first small van for Mercedes. Tower Security’s vehicle is powered by an economical 90hp diesel engine and equipped with a series of BlueEFFICIENCY measures designed to […]
The SMMT data shows that overall sales were up 14.8% in August and up 9.4% year-to-date. Van sales increased by 11.1% last month whilst truck sales rose by 29%. Sue Robinson, director of the NFDA, commented: 'Unlike the car market, commercial vehicle sales are rarely affected by the September plate change. The only exception is […]
Shred-it is the world’s largest mobile secure document and paper shredding company, operating more than 140 branches worldwide and servicing over 150,000 customers including the world's top intelligence and security agencies. The company opened its first franchise in the UK in 1999 and currently services more than 17,000 customers across its national network with a […]
The RAC Telematics technology enables vehicles to be tracked remotely, opening up a range of benefits for businesses such as being able to track the location, mileage and driver behaviour of each vehicle. Another key benefit is the accurate “taxman-friendly’” mileage records which can be used to assist with business and private mileage expense claims. […]
This contributed to year-to-date volumes 7% above 2012 at 190,159 units. Vans rose 11.1% with 10,344 registrations in the month and remained 9.4% up for the January-August period with 161,938 registrations. According to SMMT, truck demand also grew 29% in the month, continuing the reversal of fortunes seen in the first half of 2013 and […]
