The provisional estimates for 2013 show that around 260 people were killed in accidents in Great Britain where at least one driver was over the drink drive limit, up from 230 in 2012. However, the DfT said that due to the uncertainty in the estimates this rise is not statistically significant. In addition, around 15% of […]
The conference, sponsored by Brigade Electronics and Volvo Trucks and supported by media partner Export & Freight magazine, will cover the key issues facing transport managers in the year ahead and provide invaluable advice that is relevant to everyday operations, including a keynote address by Minister for the Environment, Mark H Durkan. 'It’s just a couple […]
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Launched this month, it builds on the pilot of Arval Total Care launched last year, which allows fleets to add a package including accident management, damage cover and breakdown assistance for the duration of their contract, at a fixed price. The new product will roll out through its small business and broker channels through quarter […]
Now, the Ampthill, Beds-based company will be exhibiting on 12 May in the main Show exhibition area in halls 1-3 of the state-of-the-art Silverstone Wing with sister companies, Vertivia Mileage Management and BBS Fleet Logistics. And one highlight for Show visitors will be an exciting new enhancement to its multi-platform mileage capture solution that will […]
Created with the involvement of senior fleet engineers and transport industry leaders, the course is aimed at current line managers and supervisors who wish to enhance their operational, commercial and compliance responsibilities. It will also guide those high level technicians who wish to progress their career to become a workshop manager or fleet engineer. The […]
Most of the vans supplied over the last 18 months by Dealer Sparshatts of Kent have been Long and Extra-long Citan 109 CDIs. Chequers is also running half a dozen mid-sized Vito 113 CDI Longs and a pair of larger Sprinters. Chequers Contract Services was founded in 1987 by brothers Gary and Paul Jeal, and […]
In addition to the panel van, the Vito crew van combines the advantages of a panel van with those of a crewbus. For more focus on passenger carrying, the new Tourer is available in two versions – Vito Tourer PRO and Vito Tourer SELECT, which come with eight seats (including driver) as standard and the […]
At stake at this year’s sell-out Show, which is being sponsored by Barclaycard in association with TMC, is not only the coveted Fleet Driver of the Year title, won last year by Philip Palmer, Territory Sales Manager at Worldpay, but a host of other prizes including: • A pair of tickets for this year’s Formula One […]
The solution will provide a more detailed level of communication to its customers through accurate vehicle tracking. The Masternaut Connect platform is being used across the SRCL Group, including in ERS Medical’s patient transport ambulances and courier vehicles, to track drivers’ behaviour, engine idling and reduce fuel expenditure across the fleet. With SRCL and ERS […]
The new legislation takes effect from 2 March 2015 in England and Wales and sets limits at very low levels for eight drugs commonly associated with illegal use such as cannabis and cocaine. There are also eight prescription drugs that are included within the new law. These are: Cloanzepam Diazepam Flunitrazepam Lorazepam Oxazepam Temazepam Methadone […]
SMMT will call on government and local councils to recognise the vital role modern diesel vehicles can play in reducing emissions across Britain’s towns and cities – and to do more to support their adoption. UK manufacturers have already invested billions of pounds in advanced diesel technology to meet the latest European emissions standard of […]
Kwik Fit will share its Show stand with sister Itochu Corporation-owned Central Tyre, which has been supplying the commercial and agriculture industries for more than 50 years. Kwik Fit will once again exhibit its one-stop range of services to the light commercial vehicle sector. Van fleets are increasingly turning to Kwik Fit for mechanical work […]
