Ashley Sowerby of Chevin Fleet Solutions argues that there should be a second level of security for electronic items used to access fleet systems PERSONAL tablets, smartphones and laptops not belonging to the employer are increasingly being used to record and access data but the security measures on these devices are often poor, says Ashley Sowerby, managing director [...]
Andy Walters, managing director and c0-founder: Quatix VEHICLE tracking supplier Quartix has announced its proposed floatation on London’s AIM market, with shares expected to start trading on November 6th. The Initial Public Offering (IPO) comes at a time of continued growth for Quartix, as it cements its position as one of the UK's top suppliers of telematics systems [...]
Despite new vans launched this year, you'd be wrong to dismiss the Volkswagen Crafter with its Euro VI engine Business Van Review of the Volkswagen Crafter Euro VI WITH so many new van launches this year, Volkswagen has remained somewhat in the shadows recently. But behind the scenes, there are some big things going on in the German camp at [...]
The Simon Taylor Group of Ayrshire, has got a new range of Mercedes commercials including these Citan 109 CDIs SIMON Taylor Group of Ayrshire has taken on a range of Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles for its commercial building, refurbishment and maintenance works. The Symington-based company has purchased five vans from local Dealer Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles Ayr. Two are 3.5-tonne Sprinters [...]
Specially converted South West Water Peugeot Partners for the new Leak Detection Team are handed over SOUTH West Water has created a bespoke ‘Leak Detection Team’, to demonstrate its commitment to this strand of their business and ending its outsourcing of this vital work. The new team has been equipped with all the best-possible equipment including an initial fleet [...]
Managing director of Low Cost Vans, Rod Lloyd (centre), presents the key to the Mitsubishi L200 to Liberty Stadium staff NEATH-BASED Low Cost Vans, specialists in the national supply of commercial vehicles, have presented a new Mitsubishi L200 to the Liberty Stadium in Swansea. Low Cost Vans sponsors Premier League Swansea City FC, and their managing director, Rod [...]
Monitoring risk of business van drivers through vehicle tracking has the potential to change the future of driving Gareth Jones of Dawsonrentals IN the UK there is a growing ‘zero tolerance’ culture, with widespread improvements in the security measures implemented by both the authorities and by fleet operations professionals to combat substance abuse and driver fatigue. The past decade has seen a crackdown, but drug use and fatigued driving remain key threats [...]
Douglas Communications now working with Northgate DOUGLAS Communications operating in the North West and North East of England, has cut down on its service, maintenance and repair costs, as well as reducing losses associated with vehicle downtime. The company has saved over £1,000 per month by working with Northgate and building up its rental fleet to 46 vehicles, after adding 16 [...]
Pelipod's are available in various colours including this fetching forest green DELIVERY drivers and courier companies have a new weapon in their hands to cut down on wasted calls and doubling back to customers, which cuts costs and improves efficiency and their “green” credentials. A smart home-parcel box with built-in proof-of-delivery that saves time, money and worry for consumers, [...]
Van condition is critical in shaping the reaction of consumers to you and your business - so keep it clean and tidy says Lex Autolease or lose business WHAT your van looks like says a lot about your business. Clean, smart vans equate with trustworthy good tradespeople; dirty or scruffy vans say the opposite and put consumers off. That's [...]
Volkswagen Transporter panel van - our Business Van of the Year 2014. Who will win it in 2015? FROM best in class payload to reduced running costs, we want to know – what’s the best business van for the trades, small businesses and SME van fleets? Last year, the Volkswagen Transporter won the title. Which van will it [...]
Test drive a new Citroen commercial and you could win an Alaskan adventure holiday THE ‘Van Fortnight’ from 20 October to 3 November, will give prospective Citroën commercial customers who book and test drive a model the chance to win an Alaskan Adventure holiday for two, worth £7,500. They will also be entered into a free prize draw to [...]
With the UKs economy destined to be affected by wider political and financial problems, Glass's are advising commercial dealers to take a proactive stance ACCORDING to George Alexander, chief editor at Glass's Guide for Commercial Vehicles, it's vital dealers know their customers and make appropriate business decisions based on the market which is developing. “With several European economies [...]
In a surprise move, the EU has announced that from March 2015, some of the rules regarding tachos are to be relaxed THE tachograph has been the scourge of many a truck fleet operation for the past few years. Fitting a tachograph severely limits the amount of hours a driver can sit behind the wheel of a truck [...]
Ford helps Scotland's eight regional fire and rescue services FORMED in April 2013 by uniting Scotland’s eight regional fire and rescue services, the SFRS has a large and uniquely challenging territory to cover. The 11 Ford Transit Couriers which have joined the service face a tough, action-packed life across the country from the Highlands and islands to the [...]
