The research reveals that currently around 90,400 van drivers (less than 3%) are using telematics in their vehicles. This means a majority of the 3.35 million van drivers are missing out on the benefits of potentially lower insurance premiums and beneficial feedback from the technology on how to improve their driving behaviours. Telematics can be used […]
McGarvey’s van was supplied with a factory-fitted LPG system when he bought it with 10 miles on the clock in 2003. In the 11 years since then, he claims to have racked up a further 225,000 miles on regular jobs travelling between his Preston base and London – with a saving of more than £20,000 […]
Two muntjac deer were among the latest patient-passengers to be carried back to their home territory, in deep countryside that was only accessible using off-road capabilities. Tiggywinkles spokesman Nikki Babb explained: ‘After catching the deer in their sheds we loaded them into “deer boxes” to keep them contained and calm for the journey, and these […]
Latest SMMT figures show that registrations of commercial vehicles grew 4.2% in November, with a year-to-date increase of 13.1%. The growth was again fuelled by the van market, which rose 17.1% to 26,516 units in the month. In contrast, truck registrations declined 49.6% to 2,729 units in the aftermath of new Type Approval legislation. ‘It […]
The “eCall” system would use the 112 number to call the emergency services automatically, enabling them to reach crash scenes faster and thus save lives and reduce the severity of injuries. ‘Too many people die in accidents on Europe’s roads. The eCall system will help to improve road safety by enabling emergency services to locate […]
Under the deal, the business has been renamed Gentili UK, which completely replaces the CVC brand but the bodyshop activities will continue to trade under the existing K&G banner. Gentili added that the acquisition means that the Gentili Classic range of van racking products will be now manufactured in the UK offering quicker lead times […]
The deal, which expands on the firms’ existing partnership, will total £1.0 million in hardware and service revenues over a two-year period, with the fleet expected to be fully upgraded by March 2015. Trakm8 has been supplying the Swift fleet management solution to the company since 2009. The upgrade to the driver behaviour device ecoN […]
The Armagh-based firm has boosted MPG by 15% by reducing both speeding and idling through a programme to improve driving performance. The scheme is underpinned by WEBFLEET, TomTom's SaaS fleet management platform, which allows Tayto to monitor aspects of driving style, including speeding, acceleration, fuel efficiency, idling time and harsh steering or braking. ‘By gaining […]
Latest SMMT figures show that registrations of commercial vehicles grew 4.2% in November, with a year-to-date increase of 13.1%. The growth was again fuelled by the van market, which rose 17.1% to 26,516 units in the month. In contrast, truck registrations declined 49.6% to 2,729 units in the aftermath of new Type Approval legislation. […]
Responding to the Chancellor’s announcement, Karen Dee, FTA’s Director of Policy said: ‘Falling global oil prices have delivered significant reductions in fuel prices recently. While this has provided some welcome relief to operators struggling to keep goods moving in the busy Christmas period, it has also put prices close to the point at which fuel […]
Today’s Autumn Statement focused on maintaining economic recovery, reducing the deficit, looking to build a “Northern powerhouse” and showing support for SMEs and the country’s future infrastructure. In a statement, the Government said: ‘This Autumn Statement focuses on key productivity drivers including infrastructure, higher-level skills and innovation.’ Fuel duty: The Chancellor has confirmed in his […]
The Department for Transport said it will begin work early next year on trialling a new fuel comparison sign at 5 service stations on the M5 between Bristol and Exeter, with a view to introducing the signs by the end of 2015. Transport Minister Robert Goodwill said: ‘For too long drivers have been ripped off […]
