The newly formed partnership saw Northgate initially provide Heatforce with 13 vehicles but due to its recent growth, Heatforce has since grown its Northgate fleet by an additional 16 vehicles, resulting in a total fleet size of over 100 vehicles. Northgate has provided Heatforce with a mix of LWB transit 350s, Peugeot Partners and Bippers. […]
The advice comes from LeasePlan, which has published a best practice guide to decarbonising UK road transport that explores how the Government and leasing companies can work together to make ULEVs an attractive option for fleets. The report recommends introducing financial incentives such as free parking and toll charge exemptions to encourage ULEV take-up in […]
The firm launched its dedicated winter tyre service for UK fleets nearly four years and says that demand for the specialist car, SUV and van tyres – which provide enhanced mobility and safety when the temperature drops below seven degrees Celsius – increased by 14% in 2012 and is on track for further double-digit growth […]
The Minister's speech will be his first to the UK's road transport industry since taking up his new role. He will meet key players in the industry and have the opportunity to hear, first-hand, the key issues and concerns that surround the road transport community. The CV Forum 2013 will take place between 2-7pm, and […]
So says the Freight Transport Association in response to the Driving Standards Agency's consultation on the Driver Training Directive. Commenting after the submission, James Firth, FTA’s head of road freight and enforcement policy, said: ‘Driver CPC was brought in to raise standards across the industry, but many responsible vehicle operators were already developing their drivers' knowledge […]
Nick Chapman and Rosemary Homer from Leicestershire County Council won the annual eco-run, piloting the 1.6 diesel-engined Titanium model to 88.69mpg over 339.3 miles. The annual event puts efficient driving skills to the test, as drivers must complete the distance by using the least amount of fuel possible. This year's course was considered the toughest […]
ARI and the RSPCA worked alongside Tevo, a van fittings company, to improve the functionality of the interior racking system and equipment lifecycle for the fleet’s 686 vans. Accoring to Tevo, the interior fitment can now last three times longer than the average vehicle lifespan, equating to an approximate saving of £900 per van. In […]
The Isuzu D-Max Eiger double cab 4×4 was piloted by journalist Dan Gilkes and co-driver Ray Penford, and came second overall out of the 22 competitors, which included a host of fuel-efficient passenger cars, in its first MPG Marathon competition. The MPG Marathon is a test of fuel consumption for standard production cars and light commercial […]
The Solihull-based broker supplies cars and commercial vehicles on behalf of BVRLA members to a range of UK businesses, from giant corporations to small family firms. The BVRLA said that brokers are an important extra sales channel for the vehicle rental industry, buying and reselling rentals and providing customers with a range of comparable deals. […]
Produced by Brake's Fleet Safety Forum, the pack includes a survey report, best practice guidance for managers and an advice sheet for drivers, and is available for free to organisations that register for Road Safety Week. The guidance includes advice delivered at a recent Brake webinar on tackling driver distraction, and the advice sheet provides practical tips for […]
Dubbed “Journey Logger”, the system allows the driver to allocate each trip to either business or personal usage remotely. Importantly, this data is then fed automatically into the central administrative function, allowing for accurate and time-saving HMRC compliance. The app also offers vehicle security functionality. By enabling the Valet Mode on the App, the driver […]
That’s the results of the latest poll by road safety charity the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) following the Government’s announcement earlier this year that a drug-driving bill will be introduced and will include chemicals that can be found in prescription drugs. As well as showing that drivers think that a traffic light system would […]
