Graham Hurdle, managing director of E-Training World, says that the cost of poor driving is a huge problem for van fleets, and by not employing high risk drivers in the first place, and providing every new starter with an ongoing training plan, delivers long-term benefits. “We have a system for assessing and training drivers of […]
The package of measures includes smarter traffic lights, new message signs for drivers on local roads and new lane markings. In addition, a new system to enable more effective data sharing between Highways England and Kent County Council has been agreed that will allow both organisations to be more responsive to daily traffic patterns […]
VMS will be supplying a total of 20 MWB Refrigerated Mercedes Sprinter Box Vans for delivery at the beginning of March 2016 on a contract hire agreement. All vehicles will be built by Polar Truck & Van and fitted with the Alex Original 3000 Series Dual Evaporator System with 1ph electric standby facility. The […]
The free to use Fleet Safety Benchmarking tool – www.fleetsafetybenchmarking.net – is being delivered as a contribution to the work of the Occupational Road Safety Alliance (ORSA) by the team behind the Driving for Better Business (DfBB) campaign with backing from the Department for Transport and in collaboration with a range of fleet-related organisations. […]
The fast-fits specialist said its decision to double the fleet warranty to what is thought to be an ‘industry best’ of 24 months/24,000 miles across brake pads, discs, drums and shoes reflects both the quality of the parts used and the training and workmanship of its expert technicians. Last year Kwik Fit saw a […]
The VanProtect package is built on SmartWitness’s forward facing KP1 camera – which offers 1080 HD footage across a 170 degrees range – and also includes a 120’ rear view Infra-Red camera (essential when manoeuvring in the dark) and a monitor that is located on the dashboard. Engaging reverse on the vehicle automatically activates the […]
Based on a flat national labour rate and set oil and parts pricing, the new National Service price for Mercedes-Benz Vans starts from £99 for an ‘A’ service at participating Mercedes-Benz Vans Dealers. Sprinter New Vito Citan […]
Over 40 members of Alphabet’s Commercial and Account Management teams have been awarded the FTA ‘Certificate of Excellence’ in van operations following training in operational best practice and legislation. Alphabet now funds and manages a fleet of over 13,500 LCVs nationwide and operates an experienced in-house LCV team. It also launched a nationwide network of […]
The firm’s WEBFLEET fleet management platform already has more than 350 software and hardware partners integrated. At the CV Show experts will be on hand to demonstrate how business processes can be streamlined with seamlessly connected, end-to-end, systems, including integrations with mobile printers and routing and scheduling solutions. In addition, visitors will discover the […]
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The upgrade features a new mobile friendly and responsive design giving drivers and office-based transport professionals the ability to take courses and access resources on mobile, tablet or computer. The Knowledge Portal also features step-by-step animated courses, lessons and quick reference knowledge–based articles, which help users to learn whilst doing their job. Courses […]
This year will once again see Dan Gilkes, industry expert and editor of VAN Fleet World, compete in the London Marathon to raise funds for BEN, which is the UK’s dedicated charity for those who work, or have worked, in the automotive and related industries and their dependants. Dan ran on behalf of BEN […]
Available in Single, Extra and Double Cab body styles, the new Hilux is 5,335mm long, 1,855mm wide and 1,815 mm high, making it 75mm longer, 20mm wider and 45mm lower than its predecessor. Maximum cargo deck width has increased from 1,544mm to a class-leading 1,645mm. The new model features a newly developed ladder-frame chassis […]
