Proprietor David Elgey scooped his prize at dealer Ciceley Commercials’ launch event by correctly guessing the 65.7mpg economy figure of the Citan 109 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY and 108 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY models. Now Elgey is testing the vehicle’s low diesel consumption himself with the addition of Ciceley’s Citan 108 CDI Long demonstrator to his delivery fleet. The […]
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At the MAN sponsored event hosted by Quentin Wilson, over 400 delegates heard from a number of leading industry figures about how they are bringing best practice to their transport and logistics operations. The event was broken down into a number of themes; reducing fuel usage, costs & emissions, improving health and safety and enhancing […]
Dubbed Driver Distraction Prevention (DDP), the app can be installed on employees’ phones and will cut off and block all voice calls and lock the keypad to prevent any texting (or emailing) less than one minute after the start of a business journey. Employees will receive an announcement via their phone if there is missed […]
Launched by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) in 2010, the scheme has seen a variety of large operators including BT Fleet, Balfour Beatty and Sainsbury’s join. The latest addition to the accredited partners list is Leighton Buzzard-based AES – a small van fleet operator of just six vehicles. Richard Stansfield, director of business development, AES, […]
King has become the first recipient of the Spirit of everywoman Award, made in recognition of the significant contribution that she has made to the commercial vehicle industry over the past 25 years. Maxine Benson, co founder of everywoman said: ‘The inaugural Spirit of everywoman Award is given to an individual who, the awards panel […]
The company, part of the Automotive & Insurance Solutions Group of Companies, undertook research among 20 of the UK’s leading independent business fleet managers, which shows that the top five needs of operators in the UK are: 1. Accurate business mileage capture 2. Cost reduction tools 3. Management of duty of care responsibilities 4. Efficiency […]
The “Fleet Health Check Online” tool provides organisations with an accurate business transport carbon footprint, as well as recommendations for next steps to help reduce costs and emissions. The tool has been designed for easy use, with organisations just needing to answer a few questions about their fleet. The service is free and the EST […]
The pickups – two HL2 models and an Invincible – will be used for carrying out various airfield activities and have been fitted with extra lights, communication equipment and bird scaring equipment. As well as being one of Toyota’s longest established models, the Hilux is renowned for being one of the hardest wearing and most […]
Porter joins Lex Autolease from parent company Lloyds Banking Group, where he was commercial director of Lloyds Bank’s small and medium-sized (SME) operations in England, Scotland and Wales. This role involved the management of more than 2,500 employees and responsibility for the division’s financial, customer service and risk performance. A qualified Chartered Banker and MBA […]
Starting from this month, the two fleets will be carrying out rigorous in-field trials of the new moDrive telematics solution, which is aimed at cutting fleet fuel bills and carbon emissions, reducing wear and tear costs, improving driver behaviour and meeting duty of care obligations. Officially launched at the BVRLA dinner in March, the new […]
The vehicles are based on Sprinter 316 CDI Medium-length vans with 3,880kg gross weights and will be used to collect patients from home and return afterwards. The Sprinters are designed for maximum flexibility – as well as a driver each can carry up to five seated passengers, or, with seats removed, two wheelchair users in […]
In conjunction with the launch of the new vehicles, Volvo Trucks is presenting an extended service offer. The highest level – the “Gold Contract” – encompasses servicing, repairs and a full telematics system. The Gold Service Contract is designed to ensure trucks can be connected at all times. This makes it possible for the Volvo […]
