The current 93 mobile engineers’ vans, almost exclusively Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 313 CDI hi-roof models operated on three-year/120,000-mile contract hire with maintenance replacement cycles, are supplied by Ogilvie Fleet. When delivered the new vans will be fully-equipped mobile workshops capable of manufacturing hydraulic hoses and fitting on-site reducing down time of customers’ plant and machinery operating […]
The partnership with Lightfoot enables Allianz’s Fleet and Motor Trade policyholders to purchase Lightfoot at a discounted rate. Lightfoot’s small in-cab device can be fitted to any vehicle’s dashboard to provide real-time audio and visual feedback and coaching for drivers. The product has the ability to improve driving in real-time, in the vehicle, rather than […]
Driverfta enables drivers to keep track of their most recent driving updates including date and time of their last card upload and the last activity included in that upload. They can view key working times, weekly rest figures, and other drivers’ hours information including what time their next shift can start. “FTA is delighted to […]
The endorsement applies to the company’s three sites, which trade as Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles Aberdeen, Ayr and Highland, which met the ProCenter requirements. These include offering extended opening hours for customer convenience and meeting the manufacturer’s requirements on everything from sales staff numbers, their training, qualifications and expertise in specific models and business sectors, to […]
Taking place today at ArenaMK in Milton Keynes, the event brings a packed agenda for LCV fleet managers, including a static exhibition, interactive fleet seminar programme and an exciting ride and drive event. Pre-registration is now closed but visitors can still attend the event by going to the registration desk in the main hall to […]
Unveiled at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC in Birmingham, the vehicle will be used by the long-established company to meet the increasing call from its rental clients for a vehicle that could ensure the welfare of their workforces on remote sites. Available for order through Renault’s dealer network, the Renault Master Wellbus […]
Research carried out for Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealer S & B Commercials found that: Men are much more likely to characterise van drivers’ behaviour as ‘aggressive’ as opposed to women. 33% of males vs 23% females. Young people between the ages of 18-24 are most likely (26%) to brand van drivers as ‘aggressive’ Scottish and […]
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Latest figures from The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that output in the month increased 103.6% over September last year with 9,811 commercial vehicles built. Manufacturing for both domestic and export markets made strong gains, with volumes up 94.3% and 113.9% respectively. Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said: “The British commercial vehicle […]
The partnership with BP Target Neutral, BP’s not-for-profit carbon reduction and offset team, has been designed to fleet managers a simple, flexible and cost effective way to compensate for every tonne of CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) their fleet produces by contributing to carbon mitigation projects throughout the world via the purchase of carbon credits. Projects […]
Dubbed the One Fuelcard, the new offering is said to offer access to the largest fixed price fuel network in the whole of the UK (more than 50% of all UK filling stations). It also covers all Shell sites and all Esso stations, as well as all Topaz, Total, Texaco and Gleaner facilities. The card […]
Keasey, who is also head of the Central Motorway Police Group, will focus on safety, security and working in partnership to protect the freight-carrying community from criminals, and to ensure that van operators adopt a policy of habitual compliance. He will be joined by Mark Cartwright, head of vans at the Freight Transport Association (FTA), […]
Building on Citroën’s unrivalled UK market experience with electric LCVs, gained with the first generation Berlingo Electrique van, the Berlingo Electric incorporates an advanced permanent magnet synchronous 49kW electric motor and 22.5kWh lithium ion battery pack. This gives the Berlingo Electric (as tested in accordance with the New European Driving Cycle) a range of up […]
