The funding boost from the Scottish Government means that around £7.8m – double that of previous years – is being made available, interest-free, through the Low Carbon Transport Loan Fund, to help businesses and consumers reduce their transport emissions. Individuals can apply for to £35,000, while businesses can access up to £100,000. Open for […]
The Mercedes-Benz vans, all chassis cabs with an engine output of 129hp, will be fitted with insulated box bodies and refrigeration units by specialist firms Paneltex and GAH. Sean Clifton, Asda’s senior manager for national fleets, said: “The Sprinter has proven capable of operating at the levels of performance and productivity we need. Its […]
The technology will be used across the company’s fleet of 3.5, 7.5 and 26-tonne vehicles, which is rapidly growing – the company plans to double the size of the fleet by the end of the year in line with rapid expansion of the business. Paragon’s multi drop route planning software will replace an existing […]
This was a decline of £74 compared to the record figure achieved in April, but up by £334 or 6.0% compared to a year ago. The fleet and lease sector recorded average values of £6,786 in May, a fall of just £32 (0.4%) compared to April. Retained value against MRP (Manufacturer Recommended Price) fell […]
The research, carried out from psychologists at the University of Sussex, shows that drivers who are engaged in conversations that spark their visual imagination are much less able to spot and react to potential hazards. When the drivers involved in the study were asked about a subject that required them to visualise it, they focussed […]
Henshall joins Selsia with extensive business experience including roles in sales support, main dealer bodyshop administration and retail management. In her new role, she will be responsible for fleet client accounts’ support functions linked to Selsia’s central invoicing services, client and repairer liaison and progressing deployed repairs through Selsia’s network of approved accident repair […]
In a hot vehicle, drivers can feel sleepy or irritable, making it harder for them to drive safely. Road Safety charity ROSPA suggests that 20% of all road accidents on major roads are fatigue related. While the only real cure for fatigue is sleep, efficient air conditioning can help keep drivers fresh and alert […]
The event, which was co-hosted by FTA and Newport East MP Jessica Morden, saw stakeholders, businesses and bridge users join invited MPs to put questions to Transport Minister Andrew Jones. All were looking for clarity on the Government’s plans for administration of the bridges when it takes over from current operator Severn River Crossing […]
Algorithm specialist Route Monkey has been awarded £285,000 to help accelerate development of software combining specialist route optimisation software with telematics and navigation to provide a complete package to EV drivers. The technology will enable drivers to plan the best routes for an EV and also benefit from turn-by-turn directions via a smartphone navigation […]
Alternatech's first Ford Transit Courier conversions have been put through their paces with emissions testing at TNO in the Netherlands, demonstrating a 12.9% reduction in CO2 versus its purely petrol-powered counterpart, and 52.6% less NOX. Commenting on the partnership with Friakin, Will Putter, commercial director, Alternatech, said: “We’re delighted with the test results for our […]
The association says its Logistics Report 2016 – which also covers wider logistics issues including infrastructure and economic concerns - indicates that there are more than four million vans on the road, driven by the e-commerce explosion. It adds that UK shoppers are spending more than ever using the internet. Online spending rose last Christmas […]
The ‘easi-Fleet Management’ solution is available for businesses using all traditional funding methods, including contract hire, outright purchase, hire purchase and finance lease. For a small monthly fee, clients can benefit from maintenance management, accident management, fleet administration to process MOTs, road fund tax, fines and tariffs, updates to the motor insurance (MID) database, […]
