The firm made the decision to bring on telematics in order to gain more control over its vehicles and ensure deliveries were running as efficiently as possible. Since using the solution, Office Essentials has seen a 40% increase in efficiency. Managers who used to rely on written call sheets from sales reps, often missing information, […]
A standard RAC diesel VW Transporter van has been fully equipped with an "EVRESCUE" totally portable fast charging unit which can deliver around 15 miles of range to a stricken electric vehicle in less than half an hour. Equivalent to a “gallon of electricity”, the RAC believes this should be sufficient to get the driver […]
The presentation of the awards is held at The Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, and the resulting media coverage can be felt right around the globe. The awards presentation itself is a "winners-only" event and this exclusivity has created a unique reputation for the value and integrity of the Fleet World Honours. Categories open for […]
Successful local authorities will sign a pothole pledge as a condition of the funding, setting out the number of potholes they will have repaired by March 2015. In total the funds are enough to fix more than three million potholes according to the Government. Patrick McLoughlin said: ‘Part of this government’s long-term plan is investing […]
Gregory brings over 10 years’ experience of the road transport industry to his new role and joins DEL at a time of prosperity for the company – his arrival follows another record-breaking year for the Oxfordshire-based company, which is preparing to unveil the latest addition to its market-leading product range at the 2014 Commercial Vehicle […]
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Taking place at Birmingham’s NEC from 29 April to 1 May 2014, Mercedes-Benz is presenting its offering on stand 5D10, as well as a full 34-vehicle line-up in the outside exhibition area adjacent to Hall 5 of the NEC, alongside Used Approved Commercial Vehicles from Mercedes-Benz Wentworth Park. In addition to the vehicles, experts from […]
Last month, the RAC said that the issues in the Ukraine would ‘unfortunately affect everyone driving a vehicle in the UK as the fuel market is intrinsically linked to major international political events’. ‘Following the continuing unrest, Steve Clarke of The Fuel Card Group, said: ‘Managers should not be surprised when pump prices rise because […]
Available in Van and Kombi bodystyles, the new Transit Courier is Ford’s first-ever small Transit van and is aimed at the urban delivery market and small businesses requiring a functional and compact van. ‘The all-new Transit Courier is an affordable, hard-working van that offers unrivalled fuel economy and bigger load space than its closest competitors,’ […]
Under the deal, if TRACKER is unable to locate a customer’s vehicle within 48 hours, it will refund the customer’s subscription fee. The deal is subject to terms and conditions and applies to vehicles fitted with TRACKER Locate or TRACKER Plant. The firm adds that TRACKER is the only SVR product that combines VHF, GSM […]
Driver Hire will also be advertising its Driver CPC courses at the Show, which has a nationwide network of over 90 trainers offering the largest Driver CPC training network in the UK. This year the company is on course to deliver almost 30,000 driver training days. “dh Licence Check” is one of a growing number […]
The event builds on the success of the organisation’s first Open Day two years ago and will see management level attendance at come from many of the UK’s largest vehicle leasing companies including: Agility Fleet, Alphabet, Days Contract Hire, Fleet Hire, Grosvenor Contracts Leasing, Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions, JCT600 Contracts, Lex Autolease, Marshall Leasing, TCH […]
The event is being run under the banner, “Let’s Collaborate”, and takes place on 1st May at Himley Park near Dudley, Staffordshire. The agenda is deliberately intended to be flexible to delegate suggestions, with sessions covering topics such as industry trends and drivers, networking and new product upgrades. Ashley Sowerby, managing director, said: ‘We want […]
