The FTA has previously voiced its concerns over the system, and reminded the DVLA chief executive that as a fundamental part of their statutory undertakings, freight operators have to check their drivers’ licences several times a year. “Freight operators – which employ hundreds – and sometimes thousands – of professional drivers have a legal obligation […]
According to WGM, fuel efficiency has improved from 33.8 mpg to 36 mpg since the system was first installed 12 months ago, thanks to new insights on managing driver behaviour. The company reports that idling time has also dropped by 27%, from 11 minutes per day to eight minutes per day, while speeding time has […]
Trakm8 will be one of a large number of fleet service companies exhibiting at the 2015 Fleet Show, which is being held on Tuesday 12 May, at the world-famous Silverstone Circuit. The company will be showcasing its SWIFT 6 solution, which provides fleet managers with the real time status of their vehicles alongside usage based […]
When asked about their “Anticipated change in fuel type over the next two years?” 34% of fleets questioned said they plan to operate more fully electric commercial vehicles. Almost as many (29%) said they would be using more electric range extenders. There is also a high level of support for hybrid power (22%), hydrogen (16%) […]
Transport for London (TfL) is working in partnership with the freight industry and local authorities to change how deliveries are made, focusing particularly on retiming deliveries to outside the peak hours of 07:00-13:00. Doing so means that vital deliveries can be made with fewer wasted driver hours and fuel, reducing costs, lowering emissions and improving customer […]
The ICFM Fleet Masterclasses are designed to supplement the ICFM’s core competence-based training currently offered to members – leading to the Introductory Certificate, the Certificate and the Diploma in Car Fleet Management – with masterclasses on hot topics of interest and relevance to car and LCV fleet operators, irrespective of their level of fleet experience. […]
The new facility will provide a range of services from equipping commercial vehicles for industries, such as housing associations and utilities companies, to more complex conversions to support the requirements of blue light fleets. Venson is an approved provider of conversions under the Vehicle Certification Agency’s N1 Enhancement scheme, an integral element of EC Whole […]
The CEBR's report raises questions about the future shape of taxation and incentives in the UK. The report also explores the challenges that must be met to sustain further long-term reductions in CO2, while also continuing to deliver sufficient revenue to government. BVRLA chief executive Gerry Keaney said: “The CEBR rightly recognises the huge success of the […]
On 1 December 2014, WEX Inc, a leading provider of corporate payment solutions, announced that it had acquired the assets of the Esso Card programme through a majority owned joint venture, WEX Europe Services Limited. As part of this transaction, both parties have agreed to enter into a long-term supply agreement to serve the current […]
Under the changes, which took effect on 1 April 2015, Simon Oliphant, currently CEO of the Vehicle Solutions group, has been appointed as head of a new Strategy Office created by Hitachi Capital Corporation (Japan), which will look at delivering this global strategy. Oliphant has worked for Hitachi Capital for 27 years, the last 15 […]
The 2015 event on 12 May, which is being sponsored by Barclaycard Fuel+ in association with TMC, has already attracted record numbers of exhibitors and pre-registered visitors. The Show provides a unique combination of test driving the very latest models, plus fleet education with a hugely popular series of fleet-on-fleet workshops, and a large static […]
Since adopting the web-based tracking tool Ctrack Online across 17 vans used by its team of electricians, the company has claimed labour costs reductions of 12% by ensuring the number of hours booked by staff accurately reflects actual hours worked, and fuel usage savings of 15% by controlling private mileage claims. The added visibility and […]
