Tachograph analysis software specialists Aquarius IT has been revealed as headline sponsor of the FORS Members’ Conference 2019. The company, a FORS Associate, developed its ClockWatcher software solution to help the road transport industry analyse and manage driver and vehicle data. The company was one of the first to offer… Read more »
UK businesses concerned about transition to alternative fuels
Allstar Business Solutions, the UK’s leading fuel management company, has revealed (18 September) that nearly 88% of fleet industry experts believe that reducing emissions should be a priority. According to the research, businesses are also concerned about embracing future business/trend requirements with three fifths (60%) of fleet operators believing that transitioning to alternative fuels (AF)… Read more »
Bolton Brothers’ 50 years success
Paper and plastics recycling business, Bolton Brothers celebrated their 50th anniversary at Trinity Park in Ipswich where clients, suppliers, staff, family and friends all celebrated their success. Quality, reliability and personalised service have all contributed to the company’s milestone of success and are still at the forefront as they were… Read more »
Licence lending spells end of vehicle operations for two businesses
Agreement between existing operator and licence applicant revealed payments for borrowed vehicle disc. Pay close attention to your licence discs and you’ll see there’s a clear statement on the back of each one. It says ‘not transferrable’. This means only you have the right to operate under your O licence…. Read more »
Manoeuvrable Mercedes-Benz Arocs vacuum tankers clean up for Lanes Group Plc
The latest, highly specialised additions to the fleet of wastewater utility solutions and drainage leader Lanes Group Plc are based on 32-tonne Mercedes-Benz chassis supplied and backed by Dealer Ciceley Commercials. Both are 8×4 Arocs 3243 L ENA models, with single front steer axles, double-drive bogies and rear-steer axles. This… Read more »
RT Keedwell Group adds more curtainsiders to its vehicle fleet
Leading national transport operator RT Keedwell, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in business this year, has recently added 13 Cartwright curtainsiders to its fleet, three of which are fitted with forklifts at the rear for a major contract based out of its Carlisle site. From its Somerset headquarters, Keedwell prides… Read more »
Port of Tyne strikes new deal with Ringtons Coffee
A new deal with the Port of Tyne is already brewing up. 45 tonnes of coffee beans – enough to make 4.5 million cups, once roasted, have been imported into Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the first three weeks of a new partnership between Ringtons and Port of Tyne. Ringtons is a family… Read more »
A fleet of 32 new Volvo trucks are better by design for D Morgan plc
Ellesmere Port, Cheshire-based, D Morgan plc has added 32 new Volvo trucks to its fleet. The vehicles benefit from a number of new design innovations and industry-leading accident prevention features, which demonstrate the company’s commitment to both FORS and CLOCS whilst ensuring future compliance with Direct Vision Standards and Clean… Read more »
Launch of RAC Approved Dealer standard for used vans creates “new kind of proposition” in LCV sector
The launch this week of an RAC Approved Dealer standard for used vans and other light commercial vehicles creates a “new kind of proposition” in the LCV sector. That’s the view of Sean Kent, RAC sales director at Assurant, the Fortune 500 company which partners with the RAC in providing… Read more »
How tyre telematics maximise fleet efficiency
The transport industry is undergoing a digital transformation, with more and more technologies available to improve logistics performance. As a world-leading tyre and digital solutions provider, Continental, too, is taking the ‘digital leap’, with an innovative portfolio of digital capabilities to enhance efficiency across the commercial vehicle industry. Tyre pressure… Read more »
