The agency recently warned van operators that those failing to comply with the renewed van operational standards will be targeted by authorities. VOSA has also made no secret of its intention to ramp up the number of roadside inspections it undertakes. The Fleetmatics “Fleet Maintenance Reports” function allows fleet owners to set up service alerts […]
Along with scheduling software, Route Monkey is also supplying all of Iceland’s drivers with accurate digital signature capture technology, via PDA devices with GPS tracking. Iceland carried out a trial in 12 stores before moving to a larger pilot project. Route Monkey claims to have demonstrated significant savings and efficiency benefits at each stage. The […]
The contract sees nearly 40 technicians from local ATS Euromaster centres working at nine of the UK’s largest airports on a routine basis, including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Manchester, Glasgow and East Midlands. The technicians conduct comprehensive tyre safety inspections across a range of vehicles from push back tractors, which manoeuvre aircraft around the airport, to […]
The industry-led initiative aims to enhance standards of van operator compliance, celebrate operators who demonstrate excellence and represent the interests of the van industry. After passing the evaluation to meet the standards of the Van Excellence Code, Hitachi Capital Commercial Vehicle Services now joins many of its blue chip clients in being a member of […]
Greenwell will formally take over the role of chairman at the transport research charity on 15th July 2013, replacing David Quarmby CBE who has been in the position since July 2009. Prior to becoming chairman of Ford UK, Greenwell had also been: vice president, government affairs, Premier Automotive Group and Ford of Europe; chairman and […]
The new station will allow gas-powered or dual-fuel trucks to use Bio-LNG fuel and will operate in a similar way to a traditional petrol station. Bio-LNG is a blend of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquid biomethane (LBM) – a natural source of renewable energy produced from organic matter such as household food waste. Claimed […]
The VIBES Transport Award, sponsored by the Energy Saving Trust in Scotland, recognises businesses based in Scotland that have made an effort to significantly reduce transport-related fuel consumption. VIBES is urging businesses that have achieved a measurable reduction in environmental impact through sustainable transport initiatives to apply before the Friday 5th July deadline. Last year, […]
Kerr’s Tyres’ fleet of 15 vans is now dominated by Sprinters chosen, says managing director Norman Kerr, for their combination of reliability, comfort, safety and low overall cost. Kerr’s acquired its latest vans through an Agility funding package from Mercedes-Benz Financial Services. ‘Our Sprinters have proved themselves to be superbly reliable, while in the event […]
The company, renowned for offering flexible vehicle hire, is setting itself up as an independent fleet management provider to offer customers a solution that provides complete control over their vehicles and drivers whilst offering significant cost savings across their fleets. Under the move, Northgate has invested in a large and diverse in-house management and reporting […]
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The new order comprises a range of vehicles suited to particular markets, including 30 VW Crafters with extra-long wheelbases together with 30 Transit Luton vans with tail-lifts – a first for the company. In addition, the company has added 159 vehicles comprising a mix of 7.5t, 18t and 26t rigid box vans and curtainsiders and […]
This year’s event was once again held at the esteemed Royal Automobile Club at Pall Mall, London, where the crème de la crème of the fleet industry were present. This year’s award winners comprise: Van Fleet World – Editor’s Awards Safety Award – Mercedes-Benz Environment Award – Citroen Berlingo / Peugeot Partner Innovation Award – […]
Speaking at last week’s ACFO Conference, Foden said hybrid is the growth area but added that there would be room in the fleet parc for traditional internal combustion engine and electric-powered vehicles. Peugeot plans to introduce “hybrid air” technology in 2016, with Foden explaining that mating a diesel engine and air compression would deliver a […]
