That’s the warning from ACFO, which says it’s concerned at the lack of information being provided to businesses by the Agency as to how the new scheme will work and how fleets can set up an online account, resulting in possible charges for fleets. The organisation is also warning that the new system will result […]
The Vauxhalls will be used by Chivas’ warehousing teams as site vehicles. They will remain on the fleet for the next five years, covering an average of 2,000 miles per year travelling between warehouses to load and unload casks at the beginning and end of the whisky maturation process. Powered by the 1.3 CDTi 16v […]
Part of the British Gas and Scottish Gas Group, the firm comprises 68 franchise businesses operating throughout the UK to offer a support network to consumers and businesses alike. The Volkswagen Caddy was chosen by the firm for its low running costs and reputation for being one of the most reliable vans in the class. […]
Group sales director, Peter Fairlie, said the extra investment from the business is a combination of celebrating achievement, and growing confidence in the market. ‘The CV Show is one of the most important events of the year, and we are always encouraged by the opportunities it gives us, and to the sector as a whole,' […]
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Lowden has significant experience both of the UK market and within Iveco, having joined the company in a fleet development role in 1990. Prior to his move to South Africa he spent five years as customer service director, responsible for parts and service, before which he was dealer network director for a period of four […]
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Telematic systems, from the most basic vehicle tracking to an all-encompassing fleet management solution such as TomTom’s Worksmart, can save time and money. Simply knowing where vehicles are is a vital component of fleet management. However as the technology has developed, suppliers have been able to add an increasingly complex array of reporting options and […]
The study discovered this is a weekly occurrence for 5% of companies, and happens monthly for a further 43%. Further to this, 43% of those surveyed also admit they have experienced two mobile workers arriving at the same job. ‘The results will make surprising reading for the service sector, particularly given the abundance of technological […]
Two new bodies – one to monitor the performance of the road network and another to champion the needs of road users – will hold the new agency to account for road users, taxpayers and government. The new road monitor will be run by the Office of Rail Regulation (0RR) to ensure transparency in the running […]
The newly announced four year full service contract hire agreement between the two companies will see 38 Iveco Daily Agile vehicles, one tractor unit and five, 26 tonnes vehicles enter into service for Fairfax Meadow. With the partnership now on its fifth renewal cycle, the latest contract cements an 18 and a half year commercial […]
The Ergro Group, which operates a 35-strong fleet from its Dartford HQ, put the model into service with its air conditioning service division, which employs a team of skilled engineers operating across London and the South East. Undertaking the £2 Challenge, Ergro engineer Charlie Morgan drove the fully loaded e-NV200 from the company’s Dartford base […]
FPC, formerly Festival Property Care, started operating Citroën LCVs in 2001. A further order for 15 Relay vans is to be delivered in the near future. FPC is the property repair arm of Worcestershire based Fortis Living, a new housing group created by the merger of Festival Housing and Worcester Community Housing. Based at FPC […]
‘October’s tyre safety month is coming to an end, but our new app ensures drivers can easily access a wealth of tyre related information, no matter what time of the year it is,’ explained Stuart Jackson, chairman of TyreSafe. ‘Answers to some of the most common questions we’re asked by drivers are now available within […]
