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Transport Minister, Norman Baker, opened the conference by announcing a further £5m funding to help local authorities to decarbonise bus fleets. He also welcomed the launch of the Gas Vehicle Hub, a national database of operating gas (natural and biomethane) producers and refuelling stations, and confirmed that the department would continue to work with the AD industry to […]

Mark Howell, formerly of Ryder Group, has joined the company in the newly created role and brings with him more than 30 years’ experience in the multi-temperature and commercial vehicle contract hire sector, where he has developed long-term relationships with the leading supermarkets, restaurant chains and distributors.  Richard Metcalfe, chief executive of Burnt Tree Vehicle Rental, […]

The sole-supplier tender, which was published by the Official Journal of the European Community, required the vehicle acquisition, customisation and maintenance of the Glasgow based not-for-profit organisation’s fleet, which includes a number of Ford Transit light commercial vehicles. The vehicles, which have been fitted with new liveries to reflect QCHA’s recent rebranding, are being used […]

Total Fleet Services is based in Cannock in the West Midlands providing vehicle funding and management solutions to fleets of all sizes. The vehicle tracking offering will complement the company’s existing range of services including accident management, duty of care, insurance, maintenance and fleet policies. Ctrack Online is a web-based tracking solution suitable for car, […]

The collaboration will enable Venson customers to benefit from Viezu’s expertise in remapping cars and vans by optimising the efficiency of a vehicle according to the way it will be driven. By limiting torque and speed, Viezu delivers reduced fuel costs to a range of fleet customers. The benefits of remapping also include reduced driver […]

East Anglia-based housing association Flagship Housing Group has signed a deal for 15 of the mid-specification Isuzu D-Max Eiger pick-ups after a competitive pitch against major rivals. Flagship Housing Group’s fleet of pick-ups – all liveried in its signature Bottle Green colour – will be delivered by Norwich-based dealer, Dingles Isuzu, fully-fitted with load-bed liners, […]

Trakm8 T8 hardware has been adapted so that the data from the tachograph can be downloaded via the secure hand shake process required by VOSA without the need for any other hardware. The T8 already has full CAN Bus functionality for driver behaviour solutions and to identify any vehicle fault and service requirements. As a […]

The Committee was taking oral evidence on the impact and costs of local authority parking enforcement on business from witnesses including FTA’s managing director of policy & communications James Hookham. According to recent FTA surveys, Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) cost businesses millions of pounds a year with several FTA members individually paying more than £1 […]

Under the management changes, Roy Shelton becomes the West Midlands-based company’s first business development manager, while Simon Dryburgh has been recruited to fill his previous position of aftercare manager. Shelton joined Bevan Group in 2010, after selling his Interlink francise. In his new role, his focus is on selling temperature-controlled bodywork for rigid trucks following […]

Keith joins Yodel following eight years as group chief operating officer at Shop Direct Group, the digital department store, where he oversaw brands including Very.co.uk, Littlewoods and isme. He also played a key role in the integration of Littlewoods Home Shopping and Shop Direct (formerly GUS) and has previously held senior positions at N Brown […]

Working with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), HMRC uncovered the fuel laundering plants in Armagh, Londonderry and Tyrone. Together they could have evaded an estimated £34m in taxes and duty every year. An illegal filling station or “huckster” site was also dismantled last Thursday (6th June) by HMRC as part of ongoing operations […]