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Furmanite will take delivery of a mixture of L1H1 Dispatch and Relay vans on a four year lease contract through Lex Autolease. The majority of the Dispatch vans are HDi 90 Enterprise models, while the company has also selected Berlingo HDi 75 Enterprise models, with CO2 emissions of 133g/km and 55.4mpg. The order for the Relays […]
The Citan marks the entry of Mercedes-Benz into the small van market, claiming up to 65.7mpg and producing CO2 emissions as low as 112g/km. Supplied by Avonmouth dealer, City West Commercials, Wrings’ long-bodied 109 CDI is powered by a 90hp diesel engine – the Citan is also offered with 75hp and 110hp diesels, or a […]
Transport Minister, Norman Baker, opened the conference by announcing a further £5m funding to help local authorities to decarbonise bus fleets. He also welcomed the launch of the Gas Vehicle Hub, a national database of operating gas (natural and biomethane) producers and refuelling stations, and confirmed that the department would continue to work with the AD industry to […]
Keith joins Yodel following eight years as group chief operating officer at Shop Direct Group, the digital department store, where he oversaw brands including Very.co.uk, Littlewoods and isme. He also played a key role in the integration of Littlewoods Home Shopping and Shop Direct (formerly GUS) and has previously held senior positions at N Brown […]
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Working with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), HMRC uncovered the fuel laundering plants in Armagh, Londonderry and Tyrone. Together they could have evaded an estimated £34m in taxes and duty every year. An illegal filling station or “huckster” site was also dismantled last Thursday (6th June) by HMRC as part of ongoing operations […]
After the 10th September 2013 deadline, the Traffic Commissioners will take action against vocational drivers and the operators who allow them to drive illegally. For operators who find themselves running short of time, FTA has organised some intensive courses during July and August to enable all the necessary training to be completed in five days. Intensive […]
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DHL says that due to its particular suitability for stop-start journeys, the truck will be used around London as part of the NHS Supply Chain contract. If the trial proves successful and the truck generates higher savings than existing hybrid vehicles, the company hopes that the new technology could play a major role in its […]
The Standard, which was launched in 2008, is a mark of excellence given to organisations committed to reducing carbon emissions and is assessed every two years. Current Standard Bearers include Royal Mail, London Underground (LU), BSkyB, O2 and Coca-Cola Enterprises. The Carbon Trust Standard is assessed by independent third-party assessors and certifies an organisation is […]
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Written by FTA specialists, the book includes sections relating to legal compliance, including licences, hours regulations, and vehicle condition; advice on accident management, breakdowns and vehicle theft; driving best practice, fuel efficiency and telematics; and fatigue and safety. The new version, sponsored by Mercedes Benz Trucks and Bridgestone Tyres, contains fresh information on current legislation […]
The business runs a fleet of 28 refrigerated vans that make multi-drop deliveries of fresh, dried, dairy and frozen produce to catering outlets throughout the South-East. It has now replaced all but three of those former vans with pre-owned 3.5-tonne Sprinters. And having just ordered another three Long-bodied Sprinter 313 CDIs from SG Smith’s Sydenham […]
