The PDA, or “Roadside Technician”, as it has been named, has already been rolled out to mobile mechanics across the south and will be utilised by all engineers before the end of the year. The hardware is designed to give mobiles access to a broad range of information and essential applications through one easy-to-use device. […]
The development on Ainslie Street, West Pitkerro Industrial Estate, represents a £750,000 investment by the manufacturer’s franchisee for Scotland’s Central Belt, which, like other members of the Mercedes-Dealer network, is also responsible for sales and support of the FUSO Canter light truck range. The facility is open into the night, which means customers can get […]
Driver First Assist is a not-for-profit organisation whose aim is to populate the UK road network with drivers (DFAs) who have been trained to provide life-saving first aid and manage the scene at road traffic collisions (RTC), prior to the arrival of the emergency services. The organisation is offering free training as the first cycle […]
The call comes from road safety charity Brake, which has teamed up with Licence Bureau to publish today (15th October) a new report showing that many companies with staff who drive for work don't have good practice procedures to protect people on foot and bike: More than half (54%) don't provide driver education on protecting […]
According to Flowrite, a system was needed that would help improve the management of their customer’s assets including catering refrigeration – walk-in chillers & freezers, cellar cooling, service cabinets, display refrigeration, ice machines and air conditioning equipment, and to optimise its service operation for planned and reactive maintenance. Aeromark offered mobile workforce technology to schedule […]
With Europcar’s ExCeL Connect, exhibitors and visitors can book exclusive, discounted one-way van and car hire to help save on surcharges and parking. Travellers simply pick up their Europcar vehicle at one of Europcar's 200-plus locations in the UK and drive to ExCeL or vice versa. The firm, the official mobility partner of ExCeL London, is introducing the initiative […]
According to Sainsbury’s, mechanical handling equipment is a vital part of the supply chain, and with that in mind the company applies the same standards to this part of the business as to its road vehicle fleet. FTA audits ensure compliance, with the key areas of focus being the standard of daily checks and maintenance […]
The drivers were recognised by Tesco senior management as "Service Superstars" and invited to the Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire. The winners were given the chance to drive some of the world's most sought after cars – including the Alfa Romeo 4C, Ferrari 458 and Ferrari FF – each made available through Iveco’s sister company, Fiat […]
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The campaign will offer weekly advice, reactive weather forecast updates and social media activation in a move to increase rider and driver consideration and reduce the number of winter weather related fatalities. 2013 research from the Department for Transport reinforces the risks of winter driving, with a reported 57,260 cars across England and Wales involved […]
Delivered by North-East Dealer Bell Truck and Van, the long-bodied, V6-engined van is based on a 5.0-tonne Sprinter 519 CDI and was converted for command and control operations by West Midlands specialist Macneillie. The van is also fitted with cutting-edge communications technology that can be used by up to five personnel. Chief Fire Officer Alex […]
Aimed at fleet operators, a new vehicle inspect and repair management product has been launched by Selsia Vehicle Accident Centres to provide an extremely cost effective and efficient fleet management service. Dubbed Selsia Re-Home, the service uses a specially developed software application within the firm’s Selsia Central online platform and strategically placed repairers from its […]
Behind the wheel of Renault’s all-new Trafic SL27 Energy dCi 120 Business, the pair achieved 55.55mpg, the best overall mpg and also the best percentage improvement, being 16% better than the manufacturer’s official figures of 47.90mpg. Commenting on the Trafic’s performance in the MPG Marathon, Dan Gilkes said: 'With a combined fuel figure of 47.9mpg, […]
