The DfT has opened a public consultation on stricter penalties for mobile phone used behind the wheel, including plans to increase the cost of a fixed penalty notice (FPN) from £100 to £150 for all drivers, while the number of penalty points on an HGV drivers licence would rise from three to six. After […]
Ctrack was originally appointed in 2014 to implement a web-based tracking solution across Anglian Water’s treatments, waterworks and waste water operations. This included the adoption of the Driver Behaviour Indicator (DBI), an in-vehicle device that alerts drivers to any infringements when on the road by displaying a series of traffic-light coloured warning lights. A […]
The apprentices worked under the command of Ford’s heritage vehicle technicians in one of Dagenham’s original buildings, which remains in use today as Ford’s heritage workshop. The original Dad’s Army television series ran from 1968 to 1977, and 'BUC 852', the van’s registration, made its screen debut in September 1969 in the first colour […]
The Nissan e-NV200 has a range of 106 miles and carrying capacity of 703kg, which the firm said makes it a viable alternative to more traditional vehicle choices. The vehicle acquisition forms part of Gavin Jones’ commitment to reduce its carbon footprint by 3% per annum, which will also be aided by its recent […]
In addition to the low monthly payments and the vehicle maintenance package offer, contract hire customers also receive free ply-lining in their vehicle load bays, a GAP waiver insurance policy, pan-European breakdown assistance and inclusive road fund license for the duration of the contract. The maintenance package includes routine servicing, as specified in the […]
The company reported growth of more than 28% in 2015 and has now revealed a raft of initiatives designed to maintain momentum including a move to expand its customer base that will create a string of new jobs. Motiva will appoint two new business development managers before the end of Q1 along with several […]
According to The Times, pilot schemes could be carried out in north Norfolk, following trials in London, Wiltshire and Derby. Meanwhile a trial on centre line removal by Transport for London found a substantial reduction in vehicle speeds. Commenting, oad Haulage Association chief executive Richard Burnett said: “We find it extraordinary that Transport […]
The figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that a total of 21,102 new LCVs were registered in January – the first month of decline since July 2015 Vans below 2.5 tonnes saw the largest dip at 23.3% while demand for vans below 2.0 tonnes fell by 11.8%. Better news […]
The tool is being launched by the Driving for Better Business (DfBB) campaign to aid the work of the Occupational Road Safety Alliance (ORSA) with backing from the Department for Transport and in collaboration with a range of fleet-related organisations. The free-to-use benchmarking tool will officially launch at the Royal Society for the Prevention […]
Based in the North West with offices in Widnes and Salford, Fabrifen previously owned its vehicles outright, but the ageing fleet brought about a number of problems, including an increased requirement for service, maintenance and repair (SMR), and a reduction in reliability. As such, it turned to Northgate to provide a more flexible and reliable […]
According to Alex Wright, managing director of Shoreham Vehicle Auctions, prices throughout 2015 have remained consistent, with final prices in December of £4,803 fluctuating by just £20 from year start to year-end. In January 2015, prices were at an average of £4,783, just 0.4% lower than December 2015’s average of £4,803. Average used prices in […]
The Association responded positively to Labour candidate Mr Khan’s manifesto, stating that an affordable London transport system should include freight – in the interests of Londoners. FTA head of national & regional policy, Christopher Snelling, commented: “Mr Khan is right about the importance of an affordable transport system to London. We hope he understands this […]
