Given the widespread extensions in replacement cycles that have been taking place since the pandemic there are many fleets that are operating at least a few vans that are 7-8 years old and will therefore probably be non-compliant
to be ULEZ-compliant, vans needed to meet Euro 6 standards, which generally meant they were registered after late 2016. There’s something of a problem in the fact that many fleets are now running older vehicles that would’ve been seen before the pandemic. In pre-Covid times, there would have been very few six-year-old-plus vans being used by fleets but factors such as low production volumes in recent years mean that there are now more than in the past.
FleetCheck reports that, from 21st May, all organisations running LCVs of between 2.5-3.5 tonnes will need to obtain the accreditation as part of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement. Requirements include appointing a designated transport manager with a valid International Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (TM CPC) qualification as well as a range of commitments to systems monitoring areas such as maintenance and drivers.
Business is ramping up recruitment and training of technicians and apprentices to support the expansion of its service offering. The company’s servicing and maintenance capabilities combine direct delivery through one of the largest mobile technician fleets in the UK, strategically located in-house workshops and on-site vehicle maintenance unit teams, and an extensive national network of third-party specialist repair agents.
Fleet management refers to the process of ensuring the performance and maintenance of the same. Doing this is known to increase productivity, reduce operational costs and guarantee compliance.
Compliance costs money, and now VOSA wants to remove any unfair advantage from non-compliant van operators VOSA (the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency) aims to make things fairer for more compliant van operators with the introduction of Remote Enforcement. The agency has introduced the Remote Enforcement Office (REO) in the belief that the process involved for more compliant [...]
Story: COLIN DAWSON The FTA is again running its autumn Transport Manager series of seminars from this month, with backing from tyre manufacturer Goodyear. And, with bookings having already passed the 500-delegate mark, this series promises to be as popular as ever with SME van operators, says the FTA. Prominent features this year are an address by the [...]
