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Acctive promise on board CCTV will safeguard fleets

Leading security systems provider Acctive Systems Ltd, says it’s TransVu CCTV units can drastically improve commercial fleet management – from real-time surveillance and security monitoring, to reducing vehicle carbon footprints.
Acctive Systems on board CCTV solutions (TransVu) is a smart surveillance system for commercial vehicle fleets that boasts a number of features that can actively reduce [...]

Author: Faye Sunderland, September 18, 2009
Filed under: Fleet management, Fleet news

Even more HGV-friendly Esso sites from The Fuelcard People

The Fuelcard People has increased HGV coverage for holders of its Esso fuel card. The additional 56 HGV-friendly Esso service stations mean that fixed-price refuelling is now available at more than 850 sites nationwide. Typical savings of 2p to 3p per litre on national average pump prices will be available throughout the network. The additional [...]

Author: Faye Sunderland, July 29, 2009
Filed under: Fleet management, Fleet news, The Fuelcard People

UK businesses are at risk of prosecution over at-work drivers

Businesses throughout the UK and the people who run them, are leaving themselves open to the risk of prosecution and the prospect of unlimited fines or even imprisonment, because they are failing to properly discharge the duty-of-care they owe to their at-work drivers, new research has shown.
A survey of 10,000 ‘at-work drivers’ undertaken by Matrix [...]

Author: Faye Sunderland, June 16, 2009
Filed under: Fleet management, Fleet news

Magnet extends 650 vehicle contract with Leasedrive Velo

Leading kitchen retailer, Magnet based in Darlington, has extended its 650-vehicle contract hire contract with the Leasedrive Velo Group, one of the UK’s largest independent privately-owned vehicle management groups, for a further 12 months. The contract covers both company cars and vans sourced under the Ford family badge and 25 user-chooser drivers.
Roddy Graham, commercial director, at [...]

Author: Faye Sunderland, June 10, 2009
Filed under: Fleet management, Leasedrive Velo

Total Accident Win National Fleet Award

Total Accident Management, the Bristol based company vehicle repair and claims management subsidiary of Helphire Group plc, has won the Fleet Management Service Award against the entire fleet service sector.
The award, given by the judges of monthly trade magazine Fleet World, was presented to Total’s managing director Penny Stoolman at a special ceremony held at [...]

Author: Amanda White, June 6, 2009
Filed under: Fleet management, Fleet news, Total Accident Management

CLM Appointed to Manage Major Publisher’s Fleet

CLM Fleet Management has been appointed by one of the world’s largest publishing houses, Macmillan Publishers, to manage its primarily Volkswagen and Audi diesel 110-strong UK fleet. The appointment follows the retirement of its long-standing administration and fleet manager, Alan Lewis.
CLM will be working closely with facilities manager, Les Watts, to introducing new fleet management [...]

Author: Amanda White, June 5, 2009
Filed under: Fleet management, Fleet news

BVRLA issue new driving at work guide

New, improved manual is a valuable tool for fleet managers
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has launched its revised Guide to Driving at Work. This online reference manual can be used as a tool in the general management of health and safety within the workplace and should be read by everyone who is [...]

Author: Faye Sunderland, June 4, 2009
Filed under: BVRLA, Fleet management

The fleet manager returns

The role of fleet manager is making a comeback in companies across the country as the recession continues, according to the latest Company Car Trends survey from the fleet division of GE Capital.
The quarterly research shows that fleet managers have regained the lead role in how company cars and vans are run in 41.4 per [...]

Author: Faye Sunderland, June 3, 2009
Filed under: Fleet management, GE Commercial Finance Fleet Services

Multi-Suppliers Is Future To Cost Effective Fleet

Fleet Operations Limited, the UK’s leading fleet management consultancy, says that efficient management of a range of fleet solutions suppliers is the secret to cutting costs and not reliance on sole supply arrangements.
Instead of customers relying on a single manufacturer, contract hire and leasing company or fleet management organisation to deliver a package of solutions, [...]

Author: Amanda White, June 2, 2009
Filed under: Fleet management, Fleet news

CLM Measure Up To Manage Clarks Fleet

CLM Fleet Management, the Newport Pagnell independent fleet specialist, has been appointed by C & J Clark, synonymous with the manufacture of British shoes since 1825 and one of the country’s most recognisable high street brands, to manage its fleet of 200 cars and reduce costs and administration.
Clarks provides vehicles for office, warehouse and store [...]

Author: Amanda White, May 29, 2009
Filed under: Fleet management, Fleet management software, Fleet news

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