The latest milestone comes as the scheme sees fast take-up by operators based out of London following its nationwide rollout earlier this year. TPA Portable Roadways, a Nottinghamshire-based provider of portable roadway access solutions to the outdoor events, transmission, construction and utility sectors, was the 3000th company to be accredited by the scheme, which delivers […]
GE Capital is one of the largest suppliers of vehicle leasing and fleet management in the world – delivering tailored fleet funding and fleet management solutions, strategic consultancy, advanced management applications and award winning service. The company will be one of a number of exhibitors at the Fleet World Fleet Show on 12 May at […]
Latest SMMT data shows that van registrations were led by 2.5-3.5t vans, which were up 23.8% to 34,007 in March. Meanwhile, the third consecutive month of increased truck demand sees 41.0% growth so far this year. Sue Robinson, director of the NFDA – which represents commercial vehicle and franchised car retailers across the UK, commented: […]
Based in Fulham, South London, Town & Country Gardens has been offering a wide range of gardening services including garden maintenance, landscaping and tree surgery for over 20 years. The company operates a fleet consisting of six vans, some equipped for gardening and others for landscaping purposes. Currently, the company has 14 core staff, but […]
The fire and rescue service provides emergency cover for more than two million people across 800 square miles of the West Yorkshire countryside and to date has purchased nearly 70 Volkswagen vans. This includes the Caddy Maxi Kombi, which offers seating for five and a large load capacity – crucial for housing specialist equipment. Two five-tonne […]
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Latest SMMT data shows that van registrations were led by 2.5-3.5t vans, which were up 23.8% to 34,007 in March. Meanwhile, the third consecutive month of increased truck demand sees 41.0% growth so far this year. “Demand for commercial vehicles remains buoyant in 2015, with both vans and trucks achieving a strong first quarter performance […]
POD Point claims it was the first in the UK to launch a home charger, first to show live chargepoint availability, first to offer financial leasing and first to offer a smart commercial solution. Last winter also saw the launch of a crowdfunding campaign that has raised £1.5m to extend the POD Point electric vehicle […]
The vehicles have been launched in response to new guidelines in Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual, which sets out recommendations for high visibility markings on vehicles that stop for work on public highways Chapter 8 details requirements for the colour of vehicles and the reflective markings needed for vehicles that stop to carry […]
The workshop-style sessions are being presented by current fleet managers who have extensive fleet management experience plus expertise in a number of areas including procurement, HR, IT and finance, underlining the fact that modern fleet management is a multi-faceted discipline that interacts with all areas of a business. Fleet Show director and publisher of Fleet […]
So says Tobin Jenkins, managing director of vehicle graphics and wrapping specialist Sign Language, who says that fleet decision-makers all too focus on obtaining the cheapest price and not the whole life cost when making vehicle livery and wrapping decisions. Jenkins also said that fully wrapping a vehicle can provide a financial bonus on defleet […]
Ready Rent a Car operates from four regional locations in Grimsby, Lincoln, Scunthorpe and Hull. The company initially took delivery of four long wheelbase Isuzu N75.150 4×2 ‘Urban’ rigids, all specified with the Easyshift transmission. With each truck fitted with a standard 20ft box body, together with a rear column tail-lift, Ready Rent a Car […]
The conference takes place on Thursday 18 June, at Chesford Grange in Kenilworth, Warwickshire and will include a panel of high-profile speakers. Robin Proctor FCILT, Group Supply Chain Director, Travis Perkins will chair this year’s conference. Expert industry speakers include: Dr John Lamonte, chief executive, TfGM; Tony Mannix, chief executive officer, Clipper Logistics plc; Brodie […]
