The New Relay vans will be used to transport replacement windscreens and windows for installation on bus, coach, motorhome and rail vehicles throughout the UK. High Wycombe-based PSV Glass now operates 66 Citroën vans. The majority of the company’s Citroën fleet has been acquired since 2013, after the company took the decision to replace another […]
‘It is positive to see that demand for commercial vehicles grew 27.0% in October to 35,027 units, driving the market up 14.1% to surpass 300,000 units,’ said Sue Robinson, director of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) which represents commercial vehicle and franchised car retailers across the UK, commenting on the SMMT’s van and truck […]
The company operates across various sectors including construction and aviation where health and safety considerations are imperative. It has a workforce of around 2,500 employees in the UK and, as they are scattered in several different locations and mainly based on sites, decided to go on the road to them. The roadshows, which were run […]
Previously occupying the position of chief information officer at ARM Holdings, where he led all aspects of the organisation’s IT activity, Richard is now responsible for Northgate’s information management and supporting technology – including IT services, process improvement and data management across both Northgate’s United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland based operations. Harris’ experience includes […]
Delegates agreed that greater harmonisation among regulatory bodies is needed to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions in the CV sector. Susumu Hosoi, president of Isuzu Motors and chairman of JAMA, commented: ‘Heavy-duty engine and vehicle manufacturers are making clear progress in exhaust emission reductions and fuel efficiency improvements with sustained efforts.’ The meeting covered […]
The organisation, a major Irish company involved in the production, supply, distribution and maintenance of electricity throughout Ireland and internationally, runs 2,000 vehicles plus 2,500 “grey fleet” vehicles covering 17 million km of business travel every year. As a result of the implementation of its Safe Driving Bureau as part of a number of new […]
he insurer says it has seen a 21% increase in organised fraud over 2013, contributing to the record number of fraudulent motor claims. More than 50% of Aviva’s motor injury claims fraud is now organised in nature and the insurer now has over 6,500 suspicious injury claims linked to known fraud rings. Aviva also highlighted […]
Truck registrations saw a sharp upturn of 65.7% to 8,457 units, marking the first month of growth for the market in 2014. Year-to-date levels remain down 9.2%, however. SMMT found that the van market continued a strong performance, up 18.2% in October to 26,570 units, and up 18.1% for the year-to-date. UK van and truck […]
The increase from 33 MPG to 39 MPG across the company’s 241 vehicles was achieved in five months, using driver behaviour monitoring tools to underpin a performance improvement programme. Axis said the move has also helped cut fuel expenditure and reduce both servicing and maintenance costs. 'This is a massive achievement for us in such […]
The new payment arrangements – known as Dart Charge – will help reduce congestion and ease traffic flow at the Crossing as drivers will no longer stop to pay at the barriers. The last cash payment will be taken at the Crossing around 10pm on Saturday 29 November. From 6am on Sunday 30 November drivers […]
In September 2013, tracker devices were fitted to 104 distribution centre (DC) vehicles from 3.5t upwards, measuring fuel consumption, idling time and driver behaviour. At the end of each shift, using data captured by the trackers, drivers were debriefed on their performance so they could address areas for improvement, such as harsh braking or acceleration. […]
Using grant funding from the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV), the points will be installed at the Beeches Car Park in Cirencester and Old Market Way in Moreton-in-Marsh and will be active within weeks, offering hubs for visitors and residents bringing plug-in vehicles to the district. Users will be charged £4 via a telephone […]
