The driver terminals are designed to seamlessly integrate information captured in the field into back-end systems, and thus enable decision–making based on real-time data. The new API PRO.connect offers new opportunities to customise the driver terminal with apps to further digitise the workflow process. Applications such as vehicle checks, proof of delivery, question paths and […]
Making its debut at the 2014 IAA Hannover Commercial Vehicle Show, Ford Telematics powered by Telogis will be available to fleet customers as a dealer-installed option in selected European markets, offered through Ford’s network of specialist Transit Centers, and is warrantied and serviceable at Ford dealerships throughout Europe. Based on the real-time data, the Ford […]
The move follows the mergers in 2013 of the eight Scottish police forces and eight fire services to form Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service respectively. Both services have now independently chosen Civica’s Tranman software to manage their large national fleets. Civica’s unrivalled experience of successfully merging systems together, integrating multiple and large […]
Under the changes, not only can the system be easily moved from vehicle to vehicle, but its firmware has also been upgraded so that it can be tailored to specific business objectives and needs. The developments come in addition to the system’s ability to read accurate data from the CANbus (engine management system) via the […]
From 1 October, paper tax discs will no longer have to be displayed in a vehicle. Instead, an electronic road tax database will hold the details of the drivers who have paid, and those who haven’t, and will be checked via Automatic Number Plate Readers when on the road. If there is an existing tax […]
Hydratight has installed the Lightfoot system across its new fleet, comprising 10 Ford Transit Custom and 8 Peugeot Partner vans supplied by MC Rental under a contract hire agreement. The vehicles were chosen following a strategic review of the firm’s fleet requirements that found it could reduce the overall size of our fleet (from 24 […]
The firm, which is a specialist contracting company in the industrial chimney and tall structures sector, implemented the Ctrack system to gain added visibility and control over its team of steeplejacks and technicians. The tracking tool provides real-time information on the location and status of vehicles, enabling the company to make best use of resources, […]
These new variants will debut at the 2014 IAA Commercial Vehicles Show this month, and complete the renewal of Ford’s entire commercial vehicle range in the last 24 months. The two-tonne Transit is the flagship of a range that also includes the one-tonne Transit Custom, the smaller Transit Connect van offering payloads between 600-1000kg, and […]
FORS represents a quality and performance benchmark and rewards businesses that are committed to becoming safer, greener and more efficient. While other companies in the UK construction sector are FORS silver certified, Speedy has achieved an industry first by being the first tool and equipment hire company to implement these standards across its entire 264-strong […]
The vans were delivered by Ciceley Commercials, and each vehicles’ racking systems is used to carry extensive stocks of spare parts as well as tools, generators and compressors. Based at the Cartwright Group’s headquarters in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, the Fleet Services arm offers bespoke agreements covering maintenance authorisation, cost control, e-compliance and documentation management services […]
The “free-flow” technology will allow motorists to use the crossing without having to stop at barriers to hand over payment, and instead they will be able to pay through a variety of methods including telephone, text message, online and at retail outlets, giving drivers greater flexibility in how and when they pay the charge. The timetable for […]
According to the FTA, Whittam has made extensive contributions in the development of standards and helped establish the Van Excellence Code and reputation over the past four years. Commenting on the Award, Mark Cartwright, FTA head of vans, said: ‘FTA Van Excellence owes a lot to Gary. He worked with us in developing the standards […]
