The agency recently warned van operators that those failing to comply with the renewed van operational standards will be targeted by authorities. VOSA has also made no secret of its intention to ramp up the number of roadside inspections it undertakes. The Fleetmatics “Fleet Maintenance Reports” function allows fleet owners to set up service alerts […]
Along with scheduling software, Route Monkey is also supplying all of Iceland’s drivers with accurate digital signature capture technology, via PDA devices with GPS tracking. Iceland carried out a trial in 12 stores before moving to a larger pilot project. Route Monkey claims to have demonstrated significant savings and efficiency benefits at each stage. The […]
The new station will allow gas-powered or dual-fuel trucks to use Bio-LNG fuel and will operate in a similar way to a traditional petrol station. Bio-LNG is a blend of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquid biomethane (LBM) – a natural source of renewable energy produced from organic matter such as household food waste. Claimed […]
The VIBES Transport Award, sponsored by the Energy Saving Trust in Scotland, recognises businesses based in Scotland that have made an effort to significantly reduce transport-related fuel consumption. VIBES is urging businesses that have achieved a measurable reduction in environmental impact through sustainable transport initiatives to apply before the Friday 5th July deadline. Last year, […]
Kerr’s Tyres’ fleet of 15 vans is now dominated by Sprinters chosen, says managing director Norman Kerr, for their combination of reliability, comfort, safety and low overall cost. Kerr’s acquired its latest vans through an Agility funding package from Mercedes-Benz Financial Services. ‘Our Sprinters have proved themselves to be superbly reliable, while in the event […]
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At the MAN sponsored event hosted by Quentin Wilson, over 400 delegates heard from a number of leading industry figures about how they are bringing best practice to their transport and logistics operations. The event was broken down into a number of themes; reducing fuel usage, costs & emissions, improving health and safety and enhancing […]
In conjunction with the launch of the new vehicles, Volvo Trucks is presenting an extended service offer. The highest level – the “Gold Contract” – encompasses servicing, repairs and a full telematics system. The Gold Service Contract is designed to ensure trucks can be connected at all times. This makes it possible for the Volvo […]
The Fleet Director platform developed by the GPS fleet tracking and telematics software provider is already used by over 20,000 fleets to track more than 200,000 vehicles globally. Thanks to the enhanced integration, fleets can now access Teletrac’s Fleet Director software through a wide range of Garmin navigation devices with the aim to increase efficiency, […]
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After a successful pilot that began in March 2013, ATS Euromaster’s team of 40 fleet inspectors have started to use the tool, manufactured by TyreCheck, this month. The team inspects more than 340 commercial vehicle fleets a month, visiting approximately 2,500 locations nationwide. ATS Euromaster is the first company within the Euromaster Group to roll-out […]
The report shows that during April the average values of used LCV’s at auction rose from £4,293 to £4,497, equivalent to a 5% increase between March and April. With conversion rates staying at 80% and sales volumes and mileages falling by significant amounts, market analysts predict prospects for May and June will be encouragingly high. […]
