Part of the TruControl system, TruDocument has been designed to slash administration time and streamline all current and historical driver records, and is compatible with WTD procedures. The solution enables allows transport managers to scan in and capture documents relating to the driver’s working day. These may include digital tachograph print outs with hand […]
Run by Reza Asghar, the business represents Dyno-Rod in south London and Kent and operates a fleet of 20 vans, of which seven are Sprinter 313 CDI models supplied by the Mercedes-Benz East London Van Centre. The business has now placed an order for a further four vehicles in the form of 314 CDI […]
The Cabstar has been around since 1968 as a replacement for the Datsun Cablight, with the latest variant, the NT400, reaching the market in 2011. Glass’s praised its ability to carry a high payload, its particularly small turning circle and the many different body conversions available. It also pointed to the latest NT400 version […]
Following on from a strong August and September, October produced the strongest year-to-date average selling price, up by £541 from September and £321 higher than any other month in 2016. This is despite a 6% increase in volume compared to September. In addition, October saw the lowest average age and mileage so far this […]
The vans replace vehicles from another brand and won a tender by ERA Fleet Cost Management based on their whole-life costs, payload and the reliability of the other Renault vehicles that Lyreco operates. Lyreco’s Renault Masters have been supplied in (LM35) Long wheelbase, medium roof specification in Business trim. All feature a 135hp 2.3-litre […]
The branch opened its original site in April 2013, but has already outgrown the space. Since opening, the depot has seen a year-on-year rent increase of 18%, and is now close to achieving a fleet size of 1,000. The significant operation will add 0.8 acres to the site, which will support the business through […]
The organisation delivers meals on wheels across Hertfordshire as well as providing a range of other services including befriending, advocacy, and clubs for people with mild to moderate dementia. Following the adoption of the ‘coach in the cab’ system from GreenRoad, drivers are now alerted by a red/amber/green traffic light system on their driving […]
This year’s awards, which are voted online exclusively by the ACFO membership following nominations from across the industry, saw the Sprinter and Caddy respectively took the Large Van of the Year and Small Van of the Year Awards. The Sprinter last won in 2010 and the Caddy two years ago. Amongst the other awards, […]
The 200 Sprinter 314 CDI Long models will be based across the company’s nationwide network of 55 service centres. The vehicles were delivered through the Bolton branch of dealer Ciceley Commercials and join Yodel’s fleet of more than 800 vans, the vast majority of which are Mercedes models. The new vehicles are direct […]
That’s the view of safety manager Tony Ashford from civil engineering and construction contractor Alun Griffiths Contractors, who is urging more fleets to take a proactive and consistent approach to road risk management. Commenting on the overall picture of road safety management by companies in the UK in the run up to Road Safety […]
A specialist in fleet management and renewable energies, Carroll comes from a background in automotive engineering and renewable energies. During his seven years at Cenex, he has played a critical role in some of the organisation’s largest vehicle demonstration and deployment projects. As study lead for the UK Department of Transport’s Low Carbon Truck […]
Electric vans and trucks have so far been unable to make a significant impact in chilled goods delivery fleets due to insufficient range and payload capabilities – powering both the vehicle and the fridge unit either reduces payload due to a bigger battery pack, or reduces range. A new combination of technologies aims to decouple […]
