The announcement follows the Motoring Services Strategy consultation on improving the delivery of motoring services by the four executive agencies – VOSA, DSA, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency and the Vehicle Certification Agency – which put forward the idea of streamlining them. Now Roads Minister Stephen Hammond has announced the DSA–VOSA merger will be […]
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Damian James, head of operations at Bracknell Forest Council, has been unanimously elected by the ACFO board to serve as chairman, having held the post of deputy chairman for the past 12 months. Additionally, Caroline Sandall, who has been fleet manager at Barclays Bank for more than eight years, takes over as deputy chairman. James, […]
With a long career in the telematics and vehicle tracking market, Ashe joins Isotrak from Blue Tree Systems and previously Microlise. He will assist Isotrak to further expand its business into new markets and will help to manage and extend the company’s channel partner network throughout the UK. Alan Gunner, Isotrak sales & marketing director, […]
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To achieve accreditation, Sainsbury’s had to demonstrate that it met the FTA’s Van Excellence standards in its management of over 1,600 online delivery vehicles. Audits of several Sainsbury’s sites were carried out looking at driver skills and online delivery vehicles which were chosen at random by the FTA. Delivering extra driver training to ensure drivers […]
The Brake Fleet Safety Product Award recognises Smart Witness’ work with companies involved in road transport to enhance driver training and reduce the risk of road traffic accidents. The camera system records a journey digitally from the driver’s viewpoint. The wide-angle lens ensures that there is 170 degree recording coverage. The unit records high resolution […]
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It is still difficult to gain a clear picture of the state of the European economy. Recently, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) cut its economic growth forecasts for the area as the Eurozone continues to struggle with economic problems. But as the Financial Times recently reported, there are pockets of optimism across […]
The Citan was supplied, along with a Vito 113 CDI Compact, by Hatfield dealer S & B Commercials. Both are now operating as service vans in and around London transporting equipment from depots to field locations. Launched in January, the Citan marks the entry of Mercedes-Benz into the small van market, achieving up to 65.7mpg […]
In its submission to HM Treasury, the FTA has cautioned George Osborne that investment in transport infrastructure and creating the right climate for private sector investment is the way to stimulate growth in the wider economy. The association added that this will also ensure that transport infrastructure networks can cope with changing demands once there […]
The EEA data, which covers 1.1 million new vans sold in the EU, shows that the average van sold emitted 180.3g/km – slightly higher than the 175g/km target which is to be met by 2017 and 18.5% above the limit of 147g/km by 2020. In response, the EEA says that van makers will need to use […]
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Royal Devon and Exeter (RD&E) purchased a 3.5t Ashwoods Hybrid Transit from Ashwoods Automotive and is using the vehicle for hospital courier transport. The vehicle is up to 25% more fuel efficient than a standard diesel van. This means the vehicle delivers a return on investment after the first 20,000 miles. And, thanks to a […]
Crown Paints runs a fleet of 100 delivery vehicles and previously used mobile phones to ensure it could be in regular contact with its drivers, and that its drivers, in turn, could easily get in contact with the stores and with key customers. The company selected the Optimatics mobile workforce management solution to update its […]
The Speedy order – comprising 380 Ford Transit vans, including new Transit Custom models, and 20 Ford Ranger pick-ups – will be operated through 283 fixed Speedy sites throughout the UK. The company, a leading provider of equipment rental and support services, has an 18-year association with Ford. Speedy logistics director, Richard Martin, said: ‘Our […]
