Improved driver behaviour and fuel initiatives among its mobile workforce have resulted in technology services firm Telent notching up an annual fleet fuel saving of £216,000.
Telematics
Haulier and construction plant specialist Harlex Haulage Services has installed a new web-based fuel management system to improve fuel control at its Rochester base.
Fleet Management Systems
Take our vehicle fl eet and plant operations up a gear. We need you to ensure the effi cient and cost-effective operation of our vehicle fl eet and plant in line with legal, regulatory, and council standing orders. It's a chance to make your mark as you deputise for the Fleet Manager and lead our Workshop Managers and other staff. Able to balance the need for value for money with customer satisfaction, you will oversee procurement processes whilst setting and monitoring ambitious performance...
People
At Powys County Council, we're united by a desire to take innovative steps forward. You'll play an important part in our success. Accountable for our fleet and related workshop services, you'll champion quality and lead on improvements - from reducing carbon and costs, to enhancing performance. You'll motivate a multi-skilled team to be more responsive, effi cient and effective than ever before. Put simply, you'll make sure we're always moving forward.
People
Transport within the police service is all about providing officers and staff with the tools to do their job – responding to emergency calls, dealing with serious incidents, tackling crime and improving reassurance amongst our communities.
People
Southampton-based Boatloads International, which transports boats in the UK and Europe, is set to lose its licence to run its commercial vehicle after the region's Traffic Commissioner found that safety standards had not been met.
VOSA Prohibitions
Ford Transit has been chosen by British Gas for its central heating engineers, who deemed the van the best vehicle for the job.
Panel Vans
First Glasgow is investing £14.3 million in 89 single-decker buses currently being manufactured by Falkirk-based Alexander Dennis.
Bus & Coach
St Neots, Cambridgeshire operator LJA Miers is reporting improvements on many fronts from its latest fleet addition – a Mercedes-Benz 18-tonne New Actros 1842.
Rigids
ATS Euromaster is introducing an updated electronic tyre inspection tool for its van and truck fleet customers.
Tyres & Retreads
The new Volvo FL and FE trucks are now even easier to drive in city conditions, according to Volvo, thanks to the adoption of a new engines and driver environment improvements.
Rigids
Renault has unveiled its Kerax Adventure, with a new look that includes a grey radiator grille, distinctive livery, hefty bull bar, rally sunshield and chrome plated fog horns on the cab roof.
Tippers