HGV and van fleet operators are being advised to treat all manufacturers’ fuel consumption figures with caution.
Fuel Pricing
FleetsCompare is a new comparison website claiming to save CV operators time and money by reducing the cost of products and services designed to improve fleets’ road safety.
Road Legal
Professional garden services firm Lawnrite has taken delivery of its first Fiat Doblò Cargo Maxi vans for its Conway and Chester branches.
Panel Vans
Axis Fleet Management has ordered 180 new sliding skeletal trailers from Dennison Trailers – a mix of additions and replacements for its 3,000 strong truck, rigid and trailer fleet.
Trailers
Irish tour operator McGinley Coach Travel is reporting fuel savings of up to 15% from its fleet of Volvo B11R coaches.
Bus & Coach
Road safety will top the agenda at Tip-Ex this week, with delegates able to hear more about the CLOCS initiative and a new road safety campaign for children at a seminar on Thursday 28 May at 1pm.
Road Safety
PC Coaches and Barnes Coaches are both reporting positive passenger feedback, with their respective purchases of Optare and Irizar vehicles.
Bus & Coach
Haynes Ford Maidstone is the first manufacturer dealer to become a Van Excellence recognised partner.
Road Legal
The moment a van spins of control, colliding with an oncoming taxi, has been captured by a 3G vehicle camera supplied by Intelligent Telematics.
Telematics
Yorkshire based telematics specialist The Floow has been appointed by the University of Sheffield, working with the European Space Agency ESA), to examine air pollution in South Yorkshire.
Telematics
Bookings for this year’s LowCVP Conference (Westminster on 24 June 2015) are now open, with 10% discounts available for early registrations.
Electric VehiclesHeavy-duty vehicle lifting products and services supplier Totalkare is in line for a prestigious regional business award.
Lifting Equipment