That’s according to the Freight Transport Association Report, launched today (26 April) at the CV Show in Birmingham. The report finds that online shopping grew phenomenally in 2015, with an average weekly spend of around £816m – up 12.4% since 2014, and double the amount spent in 2010. FTA's director of policy, Karen […]
The latest launches also include new HD multi-camera systems, plus SmartMail and SmartView technology that give improved access to real-time information, alongside a loyalty scheme for existing customers. The VanProtect bespoke ‘van cam’ is aimed at commercial vehicles ranging from 1.5 tonnes to 4.5 tonnes and combines a front-facing vehicle camera with a reversing […]
Murdock Builders Merchants implemented Masternaut’s telematics system across its fleet of 44 commercial vehicles, enabling the business to track its fleet across the country. Since installation, the company has reported improvement in driving styles and saved 10% in fuel costs thanks to data provided by Masternaut’s telematics solution. The system has also been helping […]
After competing in last year’s marathon, Dan shaved another minute off his time in yesterday’s (24th April) event to finish in a time of 4 hours 45 minutes despite suffering a setback. Dan explained: “Things were going well with a very fast 2.07 half marathon, but my running mate’s knee went at mile 17 […]
The brand, which returns to the show after last attending in 2011, has set up a ‘house’ with bespoke dining, lounge, kitchen and patio spaces, as well as a drive, garage and garden. A total of 700 square metres of carpet and mats, nine sofas and 16 armchairs providing seating for 70 people, eight […]
Launched last year, the Allstar One card brings together a host of convenient fleet solutions and security benefits on one card. This includes providing customers with access to nearly 8,000 sites, as well as 1,800 sites where they can purchase discount diesel. Kier Group carried out an extensive procurement exercise last year to review […]
At the show, the fleet industry asset management software system provider will be demonstrating its Key2 software for the first time to show how its Defect Manager Module has been developed to aid commercial vehicle operators in controlling costs as well as ensuring legal compliance. The technology provides an online tick box check list […]
Already VAN Fleet World editor Dan Gilkes is raising funds for BEN through this Sunday’s Virgin Money London Marathon after competing in last year’s event. Having trained for 16 weeks in all weathers, the hard work is almost done and yesterday (21 April) saw Dan attend the London Marathon Expo at Excel in East London […]
The new line-up follows the launch of the current Daily in 2014 and offers two four-cylinder engines, with 2.3 and 3.0-litre capacities and offering power ranging from 120 to 210hp and torque from 320 to 470 Nm. The 2.3-litre engine has been reengineered to offer a 6% weight reduction which along with improvements to […]
Administered by EMaC Ltd, Fleet Service Plans allow businesses to lock in the fleet parts pricing and labour rate today for vehicles across car and commercial vehicle range. Routine servicing for vehicles is covered in line with Vauxhall’s recommended schedules. As well as extras such as brake fluid and cam belt changes. The […]
Dubbed ‘Stop the Risk’, the new product brings together a range of services from 3Sixty Fleet in four models, removing the need to pay for individual services. The four solutions are: ‘Stop the Risk’ 1 – 13p per vehicle per day Initial collision, incident and near miss investigation and analysis ‘Stop […]
Intended to help professionalise the industry and create a clear career path for the role, the Commercial Vehicle Fleet Management Qualifications (FMQs) are said to be the first national vocational qualifications in the sector created in partnership with industry. FTA has also worked in conjunction with City and Guilds to establish a new Transport […]
