The event, which takes place from 26-28 April at the NEC in Birmingham, will also feature the Master LHL35 RWD with 7m³ of load space and the Twizy Cargo and Kangoo Z.E electric vehicles. As well as the Master Passenger, the Master-based Welbus will represent the brand’s many official conversions. Renault’s Euro 6 advancements […]
Visitors to the Show will be able to sign up to advanced trials of TyrePal’s TeleTPMS, a remote tyre pressure monitoring system for commercial fleet vehicles. TeleTPMS allows drivers and fleet managers to monitor tyre pressure and receive alarms by email or SMS when tyres are over or under inflated, overinflated and overheating while also providing […]
A few free places are still available for the event, which follows last year’s Driver Crisis Summit that attracted more than 600 delegates. There is currently a shortage of 45,000 HGV drivers across the country and a recent survey of FTA members highlighted problems recruiting engineers, technicians and warehouse staff too. “There has been […]
The three year agreement will see the pharmacy group take delivery of 450 new Volkswagens, with the majority of vehicles ordered being the brand’s Caddy model which went on sale in September. Well Pharmacy chose the Caddy for its reputation for reliability and Volkswagen’s aftersales support package. Dispensing more than 74 million prescriptions a […]
The award aims to recognise companies that are making carbon reduction and fuel efficiency a priority within their fleet operation. FTA is encouraging LCRS members who are adopting operational and technological measures from driver training and route scheduling to improving vehicle fill and using greener fuels to apply and receive recognition for their efforts. […]
The event will see the West Midlands-based company exhibit its new hardtops for the new 2016 Ford Ranger, Nissan NP300 Navara, Toyota Hilux, as well as the Isuzu D-Max and VW Amarok. The new commercial hardtops on show will include the high capacity Truckman Classic with all-round side access, Truckman Utility (ideal for racking) […]
13,891 new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) were registered in February – traditionally one of the quietest months of the year. Registrations of new vans below 2.0 tonnes and between 2.0-2.5 tonnes fell by 10.5% and 23.9% respectively in the month, but this was offset by an uplift of 6.2% in the 2.5-3.5T segment as […]
The LCRS, which is managed by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is a voluntary initiative to record, report and reduce carbon emissions from road transport. The scheme demonstrates the efforts of industry to cut carbon emissions and contribute to national carbon reduction targets. Paul Gatti, Royal Mail’s Fleet Director said: “We are delighted to […]
Graham Hurdle, managing director of E-Training World, says that the cost of poor driving is a huge problem for van fleets, and by not employing high risk drivers in the first place, and providing every new starter with an ongoing training plan, delivers long-term benefits. “We have a system for assessing and training drivers of […]
Demand for mobile applications for driver behaviour based technology, services and expertise is increasing with many workforces already equipped with mobile devices. However, the fleet performance management solutions provider believes that by 2020 the rate at which fleet managers will sign up for mobile devices (estimated at 300% growth) is set to outpace and replace […]
