Fleet managers should take a stronger stance on driver behaviour if they want to reduce fleet operating costs, with the financial impact of good and bad drivers varying by as much as 25%.
Telematics
Recycling and waste management business Veolia is investing £1 million in cyclist safety equipment for its fleet of refuse vehicles.
Road Safety
Haulier Fagan & Whalley is moving to a DAF trucks only policy for its distribution fleet up to 12 tonnes, after trials revealed improved reliability, dealer support and driver satisfaction from the LF vehicle.
Rigids
Construction industry services provider Tudor Griffiths has taken delivery of its first Hyva skiploader, citing build quality and safety as the reasons for selection.
Loaders
Taxi firm Cresta Cars has taken delivery of five Mercedes Vito Traveliners, citing comfort, image and fuel efficiency as the main factors in its decision.
Bus & Coach
Transport logistics provider Anglia Freight has taken delivery of six 18-tonne Renault Range D vehicles.
Rigids
Bus and coach operators are being urged to monitor tyre pressures themselves, to cut costs and improve passenger safety.
Tyres & Retreads
Massey Wilcox Transport is deploying the Fontaine fifth wheel with safety sensor on its tractor units, after finding it more dependable than others on the market.
Couplings
FairFuelUK is calling on the government to hold an independent enquiry into how petrol and diesel prices are set at the pumps.
Fuel Pricing
MiX Telematics says the second staging of its Eco-Drive Challenge has again demonstrated potential fuel savings of 18% when telematics technology is combined with driver training.
Telematics
Logistics business Tomato Plant has purchased the first CityWhale Micro, which offers jetting and suction capability in one compact vehicle.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Property maintenance and refurbishment business Axis Europe is reporting a 20% boost to fuel economy across its 241-strong fleet, five months after implementing the TomTom Telematics' Webfleet system.
Telematics