The new vehicles were supplied by Mercedes-Benz Dealer Orwell Truck & Van – the German manufacturer’s franchised network is also responsible for sales and support of the popular Canter range. Their alloy tipping bodies, meanwhile, are the work of Priden Engineering, of Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, which also fabricated the large, locking toolboxes fitted behind the cabs. […]
CYC Logistics operates an extensive fleet with a diverse range of customers across multiple sectors, two London based service centres and a number of international partners. The addition of CYC Logistics’ courier fleet supports CitySprint’s growth, and follows the integration of three regional businesses earlier in the year. CitySprint’s new combined operations will comprise nearly 3,000 […]
This year, more than ever, Britain will be swamped with discounts online and in the High Street. Almost one in four purchases are expected to be made online as shoppers spend £1.7bn a day in the run-up to Christmas and all have to delivered to the customer on time for the big day. “A driver […]
Starting with a full load at New Spitalfields Market in the East End, company director Laszlo Mulato drove a total of 36.6 miles and made 15 deliveries before returning to depot with 50% of the vehicle’s original charge remaining. According to Nissan, based on that performance, the company could expect to make 3,900 deliveries a […]
Headed up by Tony Long, network development manager, the exclusive nationwide network comes into effect immediately and comprises of 12 approved LCV conversion suppliers. The network encompasses seven core categories; internal van provision, construction body and dry freight, minibus and wheelchair accessible vehicles, welfare vehicles, refrigerated vehicles, livery and media. 'We have selected a range […]
The in-vehicle camera systems are designed to give drivers 360-degree visibility, helping to eliminate blind spots and protect the fleets from fraudulent insurance claims. Following successful trials, LWC drinks is installing five VDR HD systems and integrating existing camera and monitors into 72 of its HGV delivery fleet. The drinks wholesaler has also ordered VUE’s […]
Under the contract, Fraikin has grown its share of the Sainsbury’s fleet to 1,000 vehicles operating from 120 stores, and covering an area of almost 52,000 km2. This represents an increase in stores of 78% to Fraikin. According to Sainsbury’s, Fraikin’s ability to provide constant support to the vehicles was key to securing a larger […]
The iPad technology is designed to provide clarity and consistency for both customers and vehicle inspectors, with Lex adding that it will go beyond the BVRLA standards currently used across the industry. Technology includes full video footage and images of end-of-contract inspections and any damage found, which will now be available to customers. A simplified […]
Six months before the 2015 Show, virtually all of the exhibitors at the 2014 Show have confirmed that they will be attending again in 2015. And with more than a dozen new exhibitors – from vehicle manufacturers, leasing companies and fleet service providers – already signed up for the event on Tuesday 12 May, the […]
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Lane is head of group fleet at Capita, a UK leader in business process management and outsourcing solutions, and succeeds Julie Jenner, who steps down at the end of the year. She brings more than 20 years’ industry experience to the ACFO board having been fleet manager at the then Cable London organisation prior to […]
The newly designed prismatic reflective livery meets Chapter Eight of the Department for Transport’s Traffic Signs Manual for high conspicuity markings and will initially be rolled out on a total of 1,100 new vans being introduced to the Network Rail fleet over the next six months before being introduced on the pool car fleet. The […]
Jones purchased her Sprinter 313 CDI Medium chassis cab with Mercedes-Benz Financial Services funding support, from Midlands Truck & Van, Coventry. She has also taken out a Mercedes-Benz ServiceCare contract, under which the Dealer will undertake all routine maintenance work for a single, small monthly payment. The vehicle’s purpose-built and climate-controlled box body is the […]
