ACFO, the organisation for fleet decision-makers, has announced it will stage a seminar on 8 May, which will focus on operating costs.
Fleet Operating Costs
A&M Group has added a new Optare Solo to its fleet of vehicles, with the latest addition assigned to the Flexibus service that A&M operates for Warwickshire County Council.
Bus & Coach
Michelin has introduced a guarantee covering its on/off-road X Works tyre range against accidental tyre damage.
Tyres & Retreads
Corby based vehicle tracking and fleet management specialist AGM Telematics is launching a cloud-based modular system at next week’s CV Show (14—16 April 2015, NEC, Birmingham) which, says the company, is set to become an industry standard.
Fleet Management Systems
Kent-based Countrystyle Recycling has contracted Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres for the supply and management of tyres for its mixed fleet of vehicles.
Tyres & Retreads
A vacancy has arisen for this challenging position in Stagecoach South. The Stagecoach operation in this area runs a mixed fleet of approximately 69 vehicles, ranging from Minibuses to double deckers.
People
Fleet telematics giant Masternaut has updated its software to reflect the upcoming changes in HGV speed limits, which goes live today (Monday 6 April 2015).
Driver / People Management
Citroën says it will display an extended range of Relay Ready to Run vehicles at the CV Show (14—16 April 2015, NEC, Birmingham), including the four originals plus the Relay 35 L3 HDi 130 six-speed manual Enterprise Crew Cab Dropside and the Relay 35 Heavy L4 HDi 130 6-speed manual Enterprise Dropside.
Drop Side
DAF dealer Imperial Commercials Bristol has scooped the JW Suckling Transport service provider of the year award – the first DAF dealership to win the award, with a clean 100% first-time MoT pas rate.
ADR Vehicles
What’s being described as an ultra-rapid, wireless wheel alignment system, designed to help truck, trailer, bus and coach fleets reduce running and maintenance costs, is slated for launch at the CV Show (14—16 April, 2015, NEC, Birmingham).
Diagnostic Equipment
Mercedes-Benz Vans has introduced a 0% APR representative finance offer across its entire range, with a £250 deposit contribution.
Finance & Leasing
S&B Commercials has launched a web store at http://www.sbcommercials.co.uk/ offering more than 700 Mercedes-Benz parts and accessories covering Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles, including van and truck models such as the Citan, Vito and Sprinter.
Tyres & Retreads