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Gas contractor renews Citroen van fleet with Free2Move Lease

Nationwide gas contractor Robert Heath Heating has taken delivery of 80 new Citroen vans as part of a fleet replacement programme, with the new arrivals funded through Free2Move Lease, its preferred...

Finance & Leasing
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LCV fleet managers share telematics priorities – report

Tracking vehicle location is the priority for light commercial vehicle fleet managers when implementing a telematics solution, according to research from Arval.

Telematics
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Kitchen supplier focuses on fraudulent claims with vehicle telematics

Manufacturer and retailer Wren Kitchens has equipped 150 of its vehicles with cameras and mobile digital recording systems, linked to a cloud-based 4G Bridge system, all provided by Brigade...

Telematics
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Tread carefully: Michelin advice for van fleet managers

Operators of van and car fleets could extend their tyre replacement intervals and make greater efficiency savings if drivers were encouraged to take more care of their tyres.

Tyres & Retreads
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UK charity launches van tyre safety campaign

Tyre safety charity TyreSafe has launched a new campaign targeting the four million-plus vans operating on Britain’s roads.

Road Safety
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Gist connects with Schmitz retrofit telematics service

Fresh and frozen produce logistics business Gist is upgrading its entire trailer fleet with the TrailerConnect telematics solution, from Schmitz Cargobull, after “impressive results” from 54 units...

Telematics
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Chris Good Haulage won over by benefits of telematics

Shrewsbury-based Chris Good Haulage is reporting improvements in driver behaviour, security and fleet efficiency since implementing the Kinesis vehicle telematics solution.

Telematics
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MK Plant muscles in with heavyweight Volvo FH

Manchester-based MK Plant Transport has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH16-650 tractor – the largest Volvo vehicle that the low loader hire business has put into operation.

Tractor Units
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Ryder provides stellar package for Lynn Star Distribution

Norfolk-based transport and logistics business Lynn Star Distribution has taken delivery of 13 new DAF vehicles, supplied on contract hire by Ryder.

Finance & Leasing
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DfT publishes second report on HGV speed limits

Almost twice as many HGVs over 7.5 tonnes are speeding on single carriageway roads, since revised speed limits were introduced in 2015.

Road Safety
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RAC creates approved dealer status for used LCVs

The RAC has created a new approved dealer standard for light commercial vehicles.

Light Commercial Vehicles
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DfT guidance for operators to counter vehicle use in attacks

The government has published best practice guidance for commercial vehicle operators on how to reduce the risk of vehicles being used as a weapon in a terrorist attack or other crime.

Driver / People Management