This year’s Show will provide the opportunity for fleet decision-makers to see, evaluate and drive some of the latest electric vehicles (EVs) available on the market – at a time when latest figures show interest in ‘green’ vehicles has never been greater. Last year saw record take-up of pure electric vehicles, range extenders and […]
Route Monkey, which was recently acquired by big data and telematics company Trakm8, currently supplies Iceland with optimisation and routing algorithms and will now work with Iceland until 2019, with significant revenues forecasted over the contract’s lifetime. Louise Dhaliwal, IT director of Iceland Foods, commented: “Using Route Monkey will help us to continue to […]
Carried out ahead of tomorrow’s Budget, the research saw the FTA question drivers as they filled up at a Kent petrol station. While the majority were aware of the proportion of tax, most said it was too high and should be reduced. Earlier this month the FTA wrote to Chancellor George Osbourne calling for […]
C-Tec Belfast added the Long-bodied Citan 109 CDIs after taking on responsibility for the Wales distribution service of the CT1 range of glues and sealing compounds. “The Citans are great, very comfortable and relaxing to drive but with large and easily accessed cargo areas,” said proprietor Gavin Cairns. “Geoff and Alex are delighted with […]
That will be the focus of the Freight Transport Association’s Van Excellence Operational Briefings – sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans. There will be three briefings around the country this year – Tuesday 5 April at The Nottingham Belfry Hotel, Nottingham; Thursday 7 April at Mercedes-Benz World, Weybridge Surrey; and Thursday 14 April at Westerwood Hotel […]
The Logistics Report 2016 details the challenges that the logistics sector has faced in the previous year and how it has responded to them, and also reflects on the many developments in logistics that will influence politicians and other stakeholders in the coming year. FTA director of policy Karen Dee said: “2015 presented some […]
The company will monitor its fleet of refrigerated vans using the web-based Ctrack Online system to gain added visibility of their whereabouts and target operational improvements such as fuel savings and more jobs per day. Departing from a central base in South Ruislip, Middlesex, the refrigerated vans are operated in two shifts up to […]
Within Europe, ABAX has seen a six-fold increase of sales from 2011 to 2015 and the number of devices sold in the UK has also doubled year on year since it first began to operate here in 2012. The Triplog system is proving particularly popular with businesses that need to generate electronic mileage logs […]
The company operates from a base in Whiteley, Hampshire, and its latest vehicles arrived, like their predecessors, via the Fareham branch of South Coast Dealer Pentagon Commercials. All are Long-bodied variants and the subject of Agility hire purchase agreements from Mercedes-Benz Financial Services. Founded by managing director Lee Devitt in 2001, Innovate Signs offers design, […]
Available on the firm’s stand at the show, which takes place 26-28 April at the NEC, the guide will also be available to download from this date at www.atseuromaster.co.uk/business. With statistics from the DVSA showing that 49% of 3-3.5 tonne LCVs failed a Class VII MOT in 2014-15, the free advice booklet will focus […]
The winners were announced at Twickenham Stadium and comprise: Small Panel Van & overall Van of the Year 2016 Nominations: Ford Transit Custom, Mercedes-Benz Vito, Renault Trafic/Vauxhall Vivaro, Volkswagen Transporter Winner: Volkswagen Transporter Highly Commended: Ford Transit Custom ecoVan of the Year 2016 Nominations: Citroën […]
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 […]
