Sponsored by LeasePlan, the event was open to Van Excellence accredited operators, who had been invited to enter their best driver, and saw 17 contestants praised for their outstanding professionalism, knowledge and excellent driving skills throughout the day. Drivers undertook five separate tasks designed to evaluate the overall ability of each person behind the wheel […]
So says TRACKER, pointing to its partnership with Express Parcel Services (EPS), which it says demonstrates the benefits to be gained by creating a rounded and relevant overview of driver and fuel efficiency. The EPS group runs a fleet of over 150 vehicles and trailers, ranging from 3500kg vans to 44-tonne tractor units. Every vehicle […]
The cameras will remain in place until the completion of the £500m project, which is scheduled to complete spring 2017, and have been installed by Scottish Roads Partnership (SRP), the consortium responsible for designing, building, financing and operating the project roads, “to reflect the significant increase in construction works scheduled in the months ahead”. Cameras […]
The payment company has released new data showing that 7,424 penalty charge notices (PCNs) were paid by drivers using the Dartford Crossing, who were unaware that they could have just paid the road user charge of £2.50 per car, instead of the fine, if they settled within two weeks. As a result, over £259,840 has […]
FORS is a national accreditation scheme that aims to improve fleet activity through improving safety, reducing emissions and raising industry standards. FORS is graduated into three levels; bronze, silver and gold and operators who achieve the FORS Gold accreditation demonstrate exceptional performance in road safety, reducing emissions and a commitment to raising industry standards. The […]
The research – believed to be the first by a city to quantify the health effects of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) as well as particulate matter (PM2.5). Combined together the effects of both pollutants reveal a higher health impact than previously estimated after taking into account this further pollutant. The study for the first time combined […]
The prestigious eco-driving event, now in its 15th year, will set off from the stunning Heythrop Park Hotel and the Heythrop Park Resort near Enstone in Oxfordshire over a two-day, 300-mile plus route. Co-sponsored by ALD Automotive, the RAC and TRACKER, this year’s MPG Marathon allows competitors to find the most efficient route between set […]
The O2 Track and Go and O2 Smart Tracking join the Drive from O2 portfolio and see Geotab’s specialism in technology and comprehensive motor manufacturer database combined with Telefónica’s experience in telematics. The two new products offer two different levels of vehicle tracking, enabling rental and leasing company fleet managers to choose the level of […]
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has secured a contract with the AA to supply over 500 new fully-equipped Transporter vans, including 70 4MOTION all-wheel drive versions, for use by the organisation’s roadside patrol fleet.
The firm's Global MobilityMonitor survey of 3,777 lease vehicle drivers found that 38% of drivers in the UK said telematics would change their behaviour. Of this figure: 14% stated that they would drive more cautiously 7% stated that they would drive more slowly 17% said that they would pay more attention to fuel consumption Not only […]
Utilising the wealth of knowledge and experience of industry veteran Geoffrey Bray and a trio of founding members, Hope for Tomorrow, a national charity dedicated to bringing cancer treatment closer to patients’ homes by providing a mobile chemotherapy unit to every oncology unit within the UK, has launched its 11th Mercedes-Benz-based vehicle. Annually FIAG, a […]
The company undertook a major overhaul of its established apprenticeship programme three years ago, introducing a series of innovations to support the block release training delivered at the Mercedes-Benz dedicated Training Academy in Milton Keynes. These include a four-day induction for new joiners which involves meeting the management team and spending time in all departments; […]
