Deepstore is part of the Compass Minerals Group – so named because its main archival storage facility is a salt mine, 150 metres beneath the ground in Cheshire. The company also operates two active storage facilities, both of which are above ground, in Bromley-by-Bow, East London, and Wallington, Surrey. It is from these locations that […]
A long-established user of Jaama’s online Key2 vehicle management software system, Pertemps has replaced a previously laborious manual driving licence checking process with EDECS to verify licences. The checking service starts with a signed three-year mandate being completed by the employee, giving permission for the checks to be carried out. Once the on-line checks are […]
Show organisers have reported that within 24 hours of the 2014 Show brochures being despatched to potential exhibitors, the first booking was received. The booking came from Warwickshire-based AL-KO Kober; manufacturer of components for use in the automotive, leisure and commercial industries. Paul Jones, marketing manager at AL-KO Kober, commented: ‘The Commercial Vehicle Show has […]
The combined tracking and fleet management system has been deployed across Tayto Group’s 117-strong vehicle fleet, to be used by mobile teams of distribution, sales and management professionals. Tayto, supported by official TomTom partner Fleet Simplicity, has also deployed LINK tracking units and ecoPLUS fuel and diagnostics monitoring devices across all fleet vehicles. The system […]
The association has called on the DfT to relax the rules to ensure that most employees driving minibuses or commercial vehicles between branches, collecting or delivering them or taking them to roadworthiness tests will not have to hold a Driver CPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence). The exemptions proposed by the DfT would cover drivers […]
CPS has been running 3.5-tonne Canters since 1998, a year after its foundation, and currently has seven, the latest of which has just entered service. The new Canter 3C13 was supplied by Mercedes-Benz dealer City West Commercials, and runs on a 3.0-litre engine which produces 130hp and 300Nm of torque. The dropside body is fitted […]
The commercial vehicle arm of Fiat Group Automobiles SpA, the company increased their LCV market share by 1.3% over last year. The Doblo Cargo range continues to perform strongly and has recently been expanded to include new additions such as the Doblo XL and Doblo Maxi Crew Van versions. ESP (electronic stability programme ) is […]
The shipping, freight, logistics and supply chain management firm claim that while the total number of packages shipped in 2012 increased, the company reduced its total Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 2.1% compared to 2011. Other achievements cited include ground and air fuel savings, increased investments in alternatively fuelled vehicles, and retooled routes that shaved […]
BH Doors & Engineering was founded by Horne and business partner Neil Benham three years ago. The Huntingdon-based company installs, maintains and repairs automatic, manual and fire doors, as well as movable walls, for customers across Central and Southern England. Supplied by dealer Rygor’s Reading branch, the new van is powered by 163hp and 360Nm of torque, […]
LCV2013 takes place on 5th September 2013 at Millbrook Proving Ground. The “Question Time” session will see an expert panel answer pre-submitted questions from fleet managers about ultra-low carbon vehicles. The audience will then actively contribute to the direction of the debate in true “Dimbleby” style, with Ross Durkin, managing editor of Fleet World, giving […]
