The company, one of the largest water and sewerage service suppliers in England and Wales, FMG for a 24/7 incident management service to its fleet of nearly 1,700 vans, which includes first notification of loss, uninsured loss recovery (ULR) and vehicle repair management. The ULR service alone has recovered over £400k of uninsured losses […]
Posted in:
Now in its 55th edition, the Yearbook has been compiled by the FTA’s team of transport legislation experts and is fully updated for 2017. The guide, sponsored by Bridgestone Tyres, contains comprehensive information on general operations, employment, specialised operations and health and safety, plus key addresses and other contact details. Robin Shaw, managing […]
Latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that 375,687 new light commercials were registered in 2016 – marking the fourth consecutive year of growth. The record was achieved despite a downturn in December, when registrations fell for the fourth time in 2016. Despite the -10.4% fall, it was still […]
The university selected the IT1000 technology after testing five other vehicle cameras and will initially deploy it on 25 vans before rolling it out across a further 87 fleet vehicles, made up predominantly of cars and minibuses. Video evidence captured by the device will enable the university to prove liability in the event of […]
Operating throughout London, East Anglia and the home counties, Anglia Compliance & Training is one of a limited number of companies approved to provide FORS pre-audit services to those seeking FORS accreditation or reaccreditation. It also provides a range of training courses including Driver CPC training and occupational first aid courses, and assists with […]
The specialist engineering company has switched to using the web-based telematics solution to monitor 80 vans, cars and 4x4s, targeting improved workload scheduling, reduced customer response times and enhanced driver safety. In particular, Ross-Shire Engineering will track its network of mobile workshops, operated by two-person teams, so appropriate resources can be allocated based on […]
The move means Sentinel’s full range of high-spec vehicle cameras and various sensors have been approved by the organisation for use on vehicles that are looking to achieve a FORS accreditation. The accreditation promotes Sentinel’s products as being in-line with the latest FORS regulations. Marshall Fleming, general manager at Sentinel Systems, said: “We have […]
Europcar has ordered new hardtops from Truckman for its fleet of 50 new Toyota Hilux vehicles.
Posted in:
The Transit Custom will be the brand’s first electrified commercial vehicle, and tests of the plug-in hybrid will begin in Europe this year, the company said, ahead of a 2019 launch date. Ford added that the Custom plug-in hybrid will help reduce operating costs, particularly in urban environments. The range of new electric […]
Posted in:
The latest two-year contract will see ATS Euromaster continue to fit Michelin tyres across both Arval’s owned and maintained fleet. Arval customers benefit from full access to ATS Euromaster’s national network, which puts 94% of drivers within 15 minutes of a centre. Customers also have the option to book a mobile appointment, and have […]
This year’s event again includes categories for cars, vans and fleet management, with winners attending a prestigious event at the RAC Club in Pall Mall, London on Tuesday 21 February 2017. Fleet suppliers have until the deadline of 21 January 2017 to make submissions for the Van Fleet World Honours, covering the following areas: […]
Businesses that have to venture off-road from time to time, occasionally need light commercials with real 4×4 capability. More often though, all they really require is something with a bit more ground clearance and grip. In response Renault is offering X-Track, as an option on Kangoo, Trafic and Master van models. Developed in conjunction […]
