Tracking vehicle location is the priority for light commercial vehicle fleet managers when implementing a telematics solution, according to research from Arval.
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 Electronics.
Telematics
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
Tyre safety charity TyreSafe has launched a new campaign targeting the four million-plus vans operating on Britain’s roads.
Road Safety
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 factory-fitted with the system.
Telematics
Shrewsbury-based Chris Good Haulage is reporting improvements in driver behaviour, security and fleet efficiency since implementing the Kinesis vehicle telematics solution.
Telematics
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
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
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
The RAC has created a new approved dealer standard for light commercial vehicles.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Bus and coach operator Stringers Pontefract Motorways has taken delivery of a Strata Ultra, by Mellor – the first to go into service in the UK.
Bus & Coach
Bibby Distribution has renewed its three-year tyre management contract with Bandvulc for the third time, with the operator saying the deal “ticks all the boxes and more” in terms of safety, performance and costs.
Tyres & Retreads