A long-established user of Jaama’s online Key2 vehicle management software system, Pertemps has replaced a previously laborious manual driving licence checking process with EDECS to verify licences. The checking service starts with a signed three-year mandate being completed by the employee, giving permission for the checks to be carried out. Once the on-line checks are […]
Show organisers have reported that within 24 hours of the 2014 Show brochures being despatched to potential exhibitors, the first booking was received. The booking came from Warwickshire-based AL-KO Kober; manufacturer of components for use in the automotive, leisure and commercial industries. Paul Jones, marketing manager at AL-KO Kober, commented: ‘The Commercial Vehicle Show has […]
The combined tracking and fleet management system has been deployed across Tayto Group’s 117-strong vehicle fleet, to be used by mobile teams of distribution, sales and management professionals. Tayto, supported by official TomTom partner Fleet Simplicity, has also deployed LINK tracking units and ecoPLUS fuel and diagnostics monitoring devices across all fleet vehicles. The system […]
The association has called on the DfT to relax the rules to ensure that most employees driving minibuses or commercial vehicles between branches, collecting or delivering them or taking them to roadworthiness tests will not have to hold a Driver CPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence). The exemptions proposed by the DfT would cover drivers […]
CPS has been running 3.5-tonne Canters since 1998, a year after its foundation, and currently has seven, the latest of which has just entered service. The new Canter 3C13 was supplied by Mercedes-Benz dealer City West Commercials, and runs on a 3.0-litre engine which produces 130hp and 300Nm of torque. The dropside body is fitted […]
The commercial vehicle arm of Fiat Group Automobiles SpA, the company increased their LCV market share by 1.3% over last year. The Doblo Cargo range continues to perform strongly and has recently been expanded to include new additions such as the Doblo XL and Doblo Maxi Crew Van versions. ESP (electronic stability programme ) is […]
The shipping, freight, logistics and supply chain management firm claim that while the total number of packages shipped in 2012 increased, the company reduced its total Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 2.1% compared to 2011. Other achievements cited include ground and air fuel savings, increased investments in alternatively fuelled vehicles, and retooled routes that shaved […]
BH Doors & Engineering was founded by Horne and business partner Neil Benham three years ago. The Huntingdon-based company installs, maintains and repairs automatic, manual and fire doors, as well as movable walls, for customers across Central and Southern England. Supplied by dealer Rygor’s Reading branch, the new van is powered by 163hp and 360Nm of torque, […]
Published as the holiday season starts, the study shows that one in 10 (9%) drivers don't stop at all on long journeys unless they absolutely have to. Many also admit failing to get enough sleep the night before a long journey, as less than half (45%) make sure they get at least seven hours' sleep. […]
LCV2013 takes place on 5th September 2013 at Millbrook Proving Ground. The “Question Time” session will see an expert panel answer pre-submitted questions from fleet managers about ultra-low carbon vehicles. The audience will then actively contribute to the direction of the debate in true “Dimbleby” style, with Ross Durkin, managing editor of Fleet World, giving […]
Weller will be responsible for the management of all Driver CPC planning, training standards, and the commercial delivery to all external and internal clients, reporting directly to Andy Frost, trg’s logistics director (Distribution). Working previously in the private and public sector in varying managerial training appointments and recently working in Afghanistan for a large logistics […]
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All the new trucks have been supplied to DSL by Isuzu Truck’s long-standing dealer Warrington Vehicle Centre, and are now operating from DSL Hire and Sales, and Contract Scaffolding locations throughout the UK. With each vehicle expected to cover in excess of 50,000 miles per annum over a 5-year working life, the Isuzu rigids have […]
