Goss will be responsible for Northgate’s UK asset procurement strategy and all related purchases across its network of 69 branches. Goss was previously head of best practice, procurement and asset management for energy giant EON and brings has a wealth of experience in developing, managing and optimising procurement systems. In his new role he will […]
The smart motorways, between junctions 23 and 27 in Hertfordshire/Essex and between junctions 5 and 6/7 in Kent/Surrey, mark the first use of the hard shoulder as a permanent traffic lane, enforced by new technology and road layout changes, which has led to concerns from road organisations about the effects on drivers breaking down. As […]
According to the report, during March the average values of used LCVs at auction across the board decreased by -1.0% from £4,844 to £4,794 between February and March. Although March posted an average price reduction of £50, in view of the 7.2% growth in volume coupled to the typical age of an LCV increasing by […]
Previous trials of hard shoulder running, such as on the M42, have only been in operation at certain times but under the new changes, two sections of the motorway opening today (14th April) and next month, will, for the first time on a motorway scheme in England, have the hard shoulder converted for use as […]
FTA hopes to provide delegates with a full insight into key industry initiatives, best practice and enforcement focus areas, and to help introduce a safety culture of “from-the-top-down” is embedded in their own organisations. Chairing the 2014 Safety in Logistics Conference is Sally Thornley, FTA director of standards, audition and accreditation who said: ‘Safety is […]
The event on April 9 was attended by fleet decision-makers from across the UK, who witnessed a stunning array of cars and vans available to drive on four different circuits, including Silverstone’s world-famous Grand Prix track. The Show featured premieres of exciting new models such as the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe, the Tesla Model […]
Jaama’s new Key2 Risk Profile module provides fleets with the flexibility to configure their own driver risk definitions which can be weighted by factors such as: driver age, road traffic accidents (cost, frequency, blameworthiness etc.), business miles per annum etc. The weighting points associated to each area can then be accumulated to produce an individual […]
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The association will be based on the stand of ATS Euromaster (Hall 4, Stand 4D10), where BVRLA staff and literature will be available throughout the three-day show. The team will be updating members on the key operational issues affecting the sector and handing out free copies of the association’s Fleet Forward Planner – a useful […]
The annual event, sponsored by Arval, recognises the achievements of fleet operators and suppliers who are working hard to reduce road crashes involving at-work drivers. A full shortlist has now been produced for each category and judges will deliberate over the winners, who will be announced during a glittering gala dinner on Thursday 5th June 2014, […]
The three year deal, which was secured via the Government Procurement Service (GPS) tyre framework agreement (now part of the Crown Commercial Service), sees ATS Euromaster’s technicians fitting Michelin tyres to the Trust’s vehicles, which include more than 280 emergency ambulances, 200 rapid response vehicles and 460 patient transport service vehicles. ATS Euromaster has been […]
The new vehicles are being introduced as part of a fleet replacement programme, with an initial 119 vehicles joining the company ranks between June and September 2014 and a further 126 vehicles due between September and December 2014. The vehicles will be used by the housing association’s property maintenance teams, which consist of a full […]
Unveiled at the same time as sister model, the Vauxhall Vivaro, the new Trafic is said to offer market-leading carrying ability in terms of maximum load length (up to 4.15 metres for the L2 version) thanks to flaps incorporated at the bottom of the bulkhead and beneath the front bench seat. Other new user-friendly features […]
