So says the ADLV (Association for Driving Licence Verification), adding that take-up rose 38.0% and 37.3% for the months of July and August respectively compared to the prior year. The ADLV also forecasts that the total number of checks carried out by members this year will now exceed two million. The association said it […]
Debuting a new sector-first five-link rear suspension system on the double cab, the new model will stand out from rivals using the same combination of rigid rear axle and leaf springs as seen on the previous generation Navara offering, says Nissan. It added that the new model will offer the same comfort and refinement as […]
The conferences offer transport managers the opportunity to listen to and meet with key industry speakers and experts such as their local Traffic Commissioner to discuss the latest issues affecting their operation, and preparing them for the year ahead. The first of the FTA conferences was held on 9 September this year at Brands Hatch […]
The new operational support role will see Elliot responsible for all aspects of fleet client liaison. This will include progress chasing deployed repairs through Selsia’s approved network and ensuring total visibility of repair status on Selsia’s award winning repair management portal. Elliot brings many years’ experience in senior procurement and operational roles in the industry.
AAMS works closely with local hospitals, primary care trusts and NHS ambulance trusts in the Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire areas, and is a leading supplier of ambulance services across the UK. Kieren Gibson, director at AAMS, said: “This accreditation, demonstrates to our clients, patients & suppliers, our dedication to excellence, by displaying auditable proof that we […]
The call comes from The Freight Transport Association (FTA), which sent its submission to the Chancellor this week together with a letter from Chief Executive David Wells highlighting three key issues for the industry – skills shortage, fuel duty and infrastructure investment. The FTA wants Mr Osborne to support industry-led training schemes and student loan-type […]
The business is centred on time-critical deliveries of highly sensitive loads across the whole of Europe and managing director Brian Brennan has using Mercedes-Benz models ever since he launched his business as an owner-driver 18 years ago. He now runs a fleet of 23 Mercedes-Benz vehicles including examples from all three model lines – Citan, […]
Each Ford Approved commercial vehicle is backed by 160-point quality verification, includes service history and carries a 12-month warranty and Ford Roadside Assistance. To qualify for Ford Approved status, vans must be Ford models owned by the dealer, be less than five years old and have covered less than 100,000 miles. They are sold on […]
That’s according to Alex Wright, managing director of Shoreham Vehicle Auctions, who says that average year-on-year prices released by NAMA have fluctuated by less than 5% between July and September, compared with the same period in 2014. Average year-on-year prices in September represent a drop of just 2.5% (£124), from £4,967 to £4,843 in September […]
Latest Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) data shows that the overall market fell 2.9% last month to 33,999 units following a strong performance in October 2014. However, demand remained positive year to date, with registrations up 16.7% to 355,301 units. The van market remained strong, with demand up 6.2% compared with October 2014. […]
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Unveiled at the Ecomondo trade fair dedicated to the green and circular economy, the new model is offered in van and cab models with up to 5.6-tonne gross vehicle weight and up to 19.6m3 cargo volume and is aimed at urban fleet operations including door-to-door distribution and passenger transport. The latest Daily Electric brings a […]
As revealed this week, MAN, which is majority owned by Volkswagen, said the model has been developed by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles based on the Crafter and will be built alongside the VW LCV in the new plant in Wrzesnia, Poland. Simon Elliott, managing director of MAN Truck & Bus UK, says there are exciting times […]
