Telematics giant Microlise launched its Driver Performance Management (DPM) app at yesterday’s (20 May 2015) Microlise Transport Conference, at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry.
Telematics
The first purpose-built Scania service centre to be built since 2006 has now opened its doors at Bridge Point, Inverness, following the Swedish design model.
Workshop Management Systems
FORS (the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) – which now boasts more than accredited operators and over 200,000 vehicles – is gearing up to deliver national coverage.
Telematics
British Gas has invested in a pair of fully-electric Mercedes-Benz Vito E-Cell Traveliner people carriers for employees to travel emissions-free between offices around west London.
Electric Vehicles
So-called green tyres reduce fuel consumption by up to 7%, even in urban traffic (4.1% average) and can save fleet operators thousands of pounds every year.
Tyres & Retreads
Animal food specialist Duynie has taken delivery of 12 Volvo FH 6x2 tractor units, all with three-way hydraulics for tipper, walking floor and tanker trailers.
Tippers
Telematics specialist Microlise has signed up as a corporate member of Transaid, making it the first such organisation to lend its support to the international transport development charity.
Telematics
138 new Euro-6 DAF XF460 FTG Space Cab tractor units are now on programmed delivery to contract hire, leasing and asset management specialist Axis Fleet Management.
Rigids
Fully 80% of unplanned downtime can be eliminated by proper preventive maintenance, according to unsurprising findings of a study by Volvo Trucks.
Telematics
Half of the tyre pressures measured by WheelRight at last month’s Commercial Vehicle Show were more than 10% below correct levels.
Tyres & Retreads
Wrightbus is extending its Electrocity range, giving bus operators more choice on fuel/power type to suit their requirements.
Electric Vehicles
Engineers from Thatcham came to the rescue of automotive industry charity BEN recently, when its Peugeot Boxer van needed repairing.
Bodies & Bodywork