The event will now take place on Friday 23 October in the stunning new ArenaMK in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, some two weeks later than previously advertised. Show director and organiser Jerry Ramsdale explained: “When the venue holders contacted us to say that a new and better date had suddenly become available, we jumped at the […]
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says falling fuel prices have been a major factor in the country’s recovery. But high taxes mean transport operators haven’t benefited, with only a 13% cut in prices at the pump despite a 43% drop in world oil prices. FTA chief executive David Wells last week wrote to George […]
The local authority in south-east Wales has taken delivery of five of the vans and is using them to deliver meals and tea trays to around 175 residents across an area of 126km2 every day. The vans, which have been supplied through local Nissan dealer Wessex Garages, have replaced a fleet of aging Citroen diesels […]
The latest workshops are long wheelbase Mercedes-Benz Vito vans, supplied by Midland Truck and Van, and are part of a larger fleet of around 60 light commercial vehicles used by Dent Wizard technicians to provide smart repairs for customers across the country. Dent Wizard managing director, Phil Newstead said: “As pioneers of smart repairs in […]
The new fleet forms part of the firm’s strategic growth plan. With a customer base that includes some of the region’s top manufacturers, in sectors ranging from transport and aerospace, through to agriculture and shop fitting, Foster Industrial is aiming for a turnover of £4.5 million this year (an increase of almost 30% year on […]
This autumn’s ruling on HGVs will have significant implications for safety, with HGVs involved in one in five deaths and serious injuries on UK roads. In addition, standard-fit AEB systems are currently available on nearly 11% of new cars, and offered as an option on a further 18.5%. According to Euro NCAP and ANCAP, the […]
The colour-coded report provides an overview of both drivers and vehicles to easily identify issues or areas of improvement that will help boost operational performance, reduce operating costs and streamline administrative processes. Live Productivity Dashboard provides a real-time graphical representation of activity during the previous 24 hours in a single display. This reporting tool uses […]
The results from a survey conducted by TyreSafe in partnership with Highways England. In response, the not-for-profit tyre safety organisation is reiterating its long standing message about simple tyre safety maintenance, and is urging all drivers to check their vehicle’s tyres, making sure they are not adding a substantial and avoidable risk to both themselves […]
Previously the contract was awarded by PHS on an annual basis, with Pendragon saying the longer-term contract marks a move by both parties a progressive and collaborative approach. PHS serves over 200,000 organisations from 2,100 company vehicles and requires a specialist and proficient fleet to support its customers with a wide range of workplace services. […]
Latest Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) data shows that commercial vehicle registrations reached a record half-year total of 209,515 in June 2015, with strong growth in the van market found to be the defining factor. Meanwhile a total of 685,184 fleet cars were registered for the first six months of the year – […]
Commenting on the figures, Sue Robinson, director of the National Franchised Dealers Association, said: “There was a significant increase in the 2.5 – 3.5t sector where 106,832 were registered – a 22% increase on last year. These types of vehicles are typically used for home deliveries and in the service industry. They are also popular […]
Prices have also been announced for the new Transporter shuttle and Caravelle models, which come to market with EU6 engines, along with new assistance and safety systems. Prices for the new Transporter shuttle start from £23,440 and for Caravelle from £30,165 (excluding VAT and other OTR charges). Also joining the range and available to order […]
