The latest fleet news

February registration fillip for vans February UK registration data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show 10,348 vans and trucks registered in the month. Within that, there were 8,978 vans, up slightly, and 1,370 trucks, still well down. The rolling year total was down 32.2% to 220,521. This includes [...]

National Mobile Windscreens awarded major Vauxhall Fleet contract

Vauxhall Fleet has awarded a 5 year replacement glass contract to National Mobile Windscreens. The contract is worth over £1.25 million over the five year period and National Mobile Windscreens will supply replacement glass to all Vauxhall Company allocated, Business Demonstrator and Remarketing vehicles. Graham Abbott, Vauxhall Fleet Company Vehicle and Business Demonstrator Manager said [...]

Aardvark Concrete improves customer response times using vehicle tracking

Stockport-based Aardvark Concrete, which operates a fleet of 14 vehicles supplying concrete and aggregate to DIY and trade contractors, has improved its customer response times and is now able to offer 30 minute delivery slots thanks to Navman Wireless vehicle tracking. The technology provides managers with real-time information on the exact position and speed of [...]

Revealed: The UKs top 50 garages

Motorists in the UK have nominated their Top 50 garages in the UK for car servicing and repairs. The top five garages in ten UK regions will now progress to the final voting stage of the national competition to find the UK’s best workshop. Over 4,000 motorists voted for their favourite local garage and the UK’s [...]

Call Zebra lead the way in customer service commitment

Call Zebra, the refreshingly alternative accident management company, has become the first in its field of expertise in the UK to join the Institute of Customer Service, the independent professional body for customer service with over 7,000 individual members, reinforcing Call Zebra’s passion and commitment for its customer-focused service Darren Gilling, managing director of Call Zebra, [...]

CFC appoint Collette Dooley to telemarketing team

CFC Solutions are pleased to announce the recent appointment of Collette Dooley as a telemarketing executive concentrating on its range of fleet management software. Collette brings a wealth of experience gleaned from her previous position as a secured loan and commercial mortgage consultant, advising financial advisors about the finance products available to their clients. [...]

Venson secure major Integral fleet deal

Venson Automotive Solutions, the Thames Ditton based independent multi-management specialist, has won one of the largest sole supplier contracts in its recent history, from a rival company, after a competitive tender process saw them sign a major 1,400-vehicle leasing and fleet management with maintenance deal with Bristol-headquartered Integral, Britain’s biggest and fastest growing national provider [...]

Brake supports announcement of Urban Challenge Fund

The Urban Challenge Fund, announced this week in the UK by the Department for Transport, will replace the Congestion Transport Innovation Fund. It is designed to support measures that tackle congestion and also safety and cut carbon emissions. Local authorities can apply to the fund. Brake’s campaigns officer Ellen Booth said: “We welcome the widening of [...]

Volkswagen recruiting 6,000 university graduates and apprentices

This year, the Volkswagen Group will be recruiting 3,000 university graduates worldwide, of which one third will be hired in Germany. In addition, 2,900 young people will begin their vocational training with the Group during the current year. The total number of apprentices will top the 10,000 mark for the first time this year. The Group [...]

Alfa Romeo Mito MultiAir road test

Following on from Alfa’s popular new MiTo launched in 2009 comes the MiTo MultiAir. MultiAir is much more than a marketing buzzword as it unquestionably signifies a major advancement in petrol engine design by yielding a 10% reduction in both fuel consumption and CO2 along with a 12.5% increase in power. Alfa Romeo Mito consumer [...]

RHA welcomes report on ‘high risk’ foreign lorries

The Road Haulage Association has welcomed today’s report from the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) which makes the point that foreign trucks are more likely to be the cause of accidents involving heavy goods vehicles than UK operators. The Association is particularly encouraged by the report’s acknowledgment that “they contribute little in the [...]

3 in 4 “would inform” on elderly relative drivers

An IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) online poll has found that 73 per cent of people would report elderly friends or relatives to the authorities if they had concerns over their driving standards. The poll of 1,628 IAM members and non-members also found that 68 per cent believed mandatory re-testing of drivers over the age of [...]

The UK Motor Industry’s call for clear, consistent and supportive budget policies

The UK motor industry has delivered a stark message to the Chancellor as the 2010 Budget was declared for Wednesday 24 March. Measures to encourage industry and boost consumer confidence will be required if the recovery is to be sustained and strengthened. In its annual pre-Budget submission the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) urged [...]

Auto Windscreens short-listed for two major industry awards

Auto Windscreens, the national automotive glazing services company, has been short-listed for two national awards. The company is a finalist in two categories of the prestigious Fleet News Awards 2010. Auto Windscreens will battle it out with AA Business Services, Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions, GMF Support, Autowide and Chevin Fleet Solutions, for the title of Fleet [...]

AA President becomes Professor

The appointment of Edmund King, President of the AA, as a Visiting Professor working with the Transport Operations Research Group at Newcastle University has been confirmed by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Chris Brink. Professor Edmund King will today (10) give a key seminar in Newcastle talking about the power of the media in influencing transport decision [...]

Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 CDTi ecoFLEX Exclusiv Nav road test

Vauxhall’s inspired replacement for the functional yet incredibly dull Vectra, the Insignia, has certainly blown away the design cobwebs at the manufacturer. It is without doubt one of the prettiest cars on the road at the moment, and it isn’t just an attractive face either as there’s plenty of brains in there too. Bags [...]

Fleet and nearly-new values improve in static February market

BCA’s Pulse report shows that average used car values rose marginally in February, increasing by under half a percent compared to January’s figure to £5,959. Average values rose in the fleet/lease and nearly-new sub-sectors, with values falling by just £10 in the part-exchange market. The overall average value for cars sold in February was £5,959 – [...]

One month left to enter Fleet Safety Forum Awards

The deadline for entries to the Fleet Safety Forum Awards for Excellence is fast approaching on 12 April 2010. Organisations that have worked to improve fleet safety are being urged to enter the annual awards, run by the Fleet Safety Forum, a division of Brake, the road safety charity. Awards will be presented at a [...]

Average new car CO2 emissions fall by biggest ever margin

Average new car CO2 emissions fell by their biggest ever margin last year with the impact of recession and the Scrappage Incentive Scheme boosting the continued influence of technological advances made by vehicle manufacturers, according to the annual New Car CO2 Report released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The average new car [...]

Daimler sells equity in Tata Motors

Daimler yesterday sold all of its 5.34% of the ordinary shares of Indian automotive company Tata Motors to various groups of investors through the capital market. Tata Motors’ share price has risen significantly, especially last year, so Daimler will receive a substantial cash inflow of approximately €300 million from the sale of its shares. The [...]

Fuel Cards and Companies

CompareFuelcards.co.uk

Comparefuelcards.co.uk is a one-stop shop to help you find the right fuel card for your business and the right website to buy it from. With Comparefuelcards.co.uk you can compare a range of fuel cards side by side to see which offers everything you need. You can then view the best offers available from multiple websites on each card. You can also compare fuel card websites, read our editor’s reviews and compare the features available on each site. If you're not sure where you can use the fuel cards click on the fuel card site locator tab to view the sites on an interactive map!

The FuelCard People

You'll like the fuelcard people. Because we're friendly and always there for our members. We're dedicated to achieving great savings for them all on all their diesel ( derv ) and petrol needs. More than just savings off their fuel bills: service, savings and security, saving them time and paperwork, too, through great service. And saving them the worry of guarding against fraud. It's a relationship that starts with ensuring you get the right fuel cards to match your business operations. Our fuel cards are accepted at BP, Esso, Shell, Texaco Fastfuel, Total, Q8, Conoco Jet, Gulf, Spot, Murco, CPL and Watson Morrisons, Somerfield service stations and MOTO motorway filling areas as well as on the Diesel Direct and ReD networks. The right fuels, including market leading products like Shell Diesel Extra, and refuelling network, for your vehicles and routes. Let's get together!

TOTALCARD

TOTALCARD – fuel management made beautifully simple

TOTALCARD gives your fleet access to one of the UK’s largest fuel card acceptance networks and you access to simple, online management tools that make controlling and monitoring your fleet and costs easy and less time-consuming.

Petrol Prices.com

Petrol Prices.com is a breath of clean air for motorists who are presently paying the highest ever prices for petrol and diesel. The rising price of fuel spurred Fubra Limited to construct a web site to help UK motorists save money on their motoring. Petrol Prices.com allows users to search for the cheapest petrol in their region swiftly and, if they so wish, receive frequent e-mail alerts to remain constantly updated when the prices change. Petrol Prices.com has petrol prices for over 10,000 stations and receives on average 8,000 daily updates, ensuring their data is accurate and up to date. Petrol Prices.com is the best place to check the price of petrol across stations in your local area and make substantial savings on your motoring.

Abbey Fuel Cards

If you're looking for quality fuel cards at highly competitive rates, then look no further. Drawing from long experience in the fuel card industry, Abbey Fuelcards can offer you great savings on fuel costs EVERY week - as well as unrivalled service support that's customised to your precise requirements. You'll enjoy the quality benefits of major-branded fuel cards such as Shell, Texaco, Diesel Direct and UK Fuels as well as substantial savings on the associated administration costs.

AID Fuel Card Services

Experienced fuel card agents for Shell, Texaco, UK Fuels, Keyfuels and ReD. We offer: FREE price notifications: FREE web access: FREE site matches: FREE TomTom downloads: FREE site directories: Access to 1000's of sites nationwide: Excellent customer service.

Arnold Clark Finance

The Arnold Clark Organisation is the largest independent automotive group in Europe. Established in the 1950s by Sir Arnold Clark, the company now has over 165 retail dealerships with 21 new car franchises. The company is a £2bn turnover business, employing over 8,500 members of staff and selling 200,000 vehicles each year. In addition to car sales, the company has one of the largest service and repair networks in the country, offering servicing, maintenance, fast-fit tyres and exhausts, parts and accessory sales to consumers and businesses. Our Car Rental division operates over 5,000 cars, vans and minibuses at 40 sites in the UK. We also have 34 Accident Repair centres, approved by most leading insurers. Our insurance division provides car, travel, house and pet insurance.

Autogas 2000 Ltd

Autogas 2000 Ltd is a family owned company, specialising for nearly 30 years in the conversion of petrol motor vehicles to LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) and CNG (Compressed Natural Gas). It is the aim of Autogas 2000 Ltd to offer high quality cost effective solutions to the motorist with particular regard to today's environmental awareness and rising fuel prices. Our conversions meet the highest standards and we are approved installers by the LP Gas Association. The Autogas 2000 Ltd customer base includes several public and private sector companies including Local Authorities, the Police Service, bp autogas fleet along with many thousands of private customers. The company prides itself on exceptional customer services and will treat all enquiries with equal interest and care and will endevour to respond to any mailed enquiry within 24 hours.

Be Fuelcards Ltd

Be Fuelcards is an independent agent for BP fuelcards with a wide range of fuelling solutions throughout the UK and Europe. Our customer base ranges from small businesses using a single site, to large multinational companies with hundreds of vehicles, drawing fuel throughout our comprehensive site network. Whether your aim is to reduce costs, improve administration, or both, we have a fuel card solution for your business.

BP

BP is one of the world's largest energy companies, providing its customers with fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, retail services and petrochemicals products for everyday items. BP is one of the largest integrated oil companies in the world, with an estimated global market share of around 3% of oil & gas production and 4% of refining capacity in the major global markets in which we operate. Graphic on the growing use of biofuels for transportation. Helping new technologies emerge BP is forming partnerships with academia and joint ventures with businesses to develop advanced technologies to boost the use of biofuels.

businessfuelcards.co.uk

Whether you run a large fleet, or a small business, keeping the receipts and filling out the expense account takes time and management. Business Fuel Card accounts help you manage your fuel expense with ease and keep track of your fleet . Fuel cards are accepted 24/7 at most service stations nationwide and if you apply online you get BIG discounts! Apply for a fuel card online now!

BWOC Ltd

BWOC is one of the foremost independent suppliers of both fuel and diesel fuel cards in the country. With the company being family founded we pride ourselves on quality of service and customer relationship. Having a strong independent parentage enables us to offer the competitive pricing demanded within the fuel industry. Our product portfolio includes: nationwide fuel cards, commercial and industrial supply, retail garage supply, domestic distributor supply, leaded four star supply. BWOC has spent the last 10 years under the wing of North West Europe's largest oil trader, Mabanaft. This has allowed us to load fuel out of more than a dozen terminals nationwide and to offer supplies to the whole country at the same high standard as that enjoyed throughout the South West for over twenty years. BWOC has become one of the most established fuel card suppliers in the nation, log on today and start saving on your fuel now!

Cambrian Fuelcard Services Ltd

Cambrian Fuelcard Services Ltd specialises in providing a comprehensive portfolio of fuel cards that can be used at over 4500 sites UK wide, including major brand fuel stations and supermarket filling stations. Our service has been specifically designed to make managing business fuel expenditure a hassle-free experience. Our services are specifically designed for business fleet use, to give you an excellent way to manage and monitor your company's fuel consumption and save you money. All our fuel cards are available for diesel, petrol & lubricants under one account with us.

CBVC Vehicle Management Ltd

CBVC Vehicle Management Ltd (CBVC) are a leading independent provider of vehicle management services; improving the efficiency and effectiveness of client vehicle operations, leading to enhanced business performance and profitability. Since 1998, we have worked closely with a wide range of businesses operating between 25 and 1,000 vehicles, providing cars and light commercial vehicles of every make and model alongside expert fleet management advice that gets results. Whatever the requirements – from selecting the right vehicle, choosing the appropriate funding method, maintenance and operational management through to sale and disposal – we work closely with clients to ensure that our services and solutions fit perfectly.

Central Fuel Card

The ESSO Card, Keep your business moving. The Esso Card offers a simple, efficient and profitable solution for your fuel management system. Extensive UK site coverage along major routes, pump based pricing, security restrictions and management features, are just a few advantages that the Esso Card provides for your business. Whether you are running a fleet that consists of trucks, coaches, cars or vans, Central Fuel Card can offer a tailored solution to suit your fuel needs. Contact Us on Tel: 0845 456 1400 Fax: 0845 456 1700 Email: info@fuelcards.co.uk

CH Jones Group

Our premise and promise are the same as they've ever been. In short, Keyfuels will reduce your fuel management costs. Keyfuels has a card to fit all types and sizes of fleet and can be used anywhere throughout our large, independant UK site networks. There is the traditional Keyfuels Bunker Card for larger fleets, the Keyfuels Fleet Card for a cost effective bunker and retail combination and Diesel Direct is for smaller fleets. Whatever your fuel management needs we have a card for you. In 2000 we developed and launched the fully interactive service www.efuels.co.uk this was a first for the fuel card industry. efuels provides customers with access to a range of services, that include card management, transaction management and site network enquiries. Keyfuels share the tools, expertise, knowledge and information to help you to become more efficient and reduce your fuel costs. To deliver this we offer a range of solutions to fit your needs.

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Concept Serviceplan

Concept Serviceplan offer a wide range of fixed cost maintenance and fleet management solutions. Services include vehicle servicing, tyres, RAC breakdown recovery, RAC accident management, fuel cards and relief vehicles. Quotations for service, maintenance, repair tyre contracts are available instantly on-line.

ConocoPhillips Ltd

In the United Kingdom, ConocoPhillips has offices in Warwick, London, Aberdeen, the Humber Refinery, the Teesside Oil Terminal and the Theddlethorpe Gas Terminal. It also has a supply base office at Great Yarmouth. Throughout the UK, ConocoPhillips markets fuels under the JET brand. Our network of dealer-owned distributors supply directly to the domestic, farming and light industry markets. Through these 400 or so independently-operated service stations, Jet markets quality fuels and lubricants at competitive prices, including Autogas at selected sites. ConocoPhillips Limited is also an established supplier of bulk fuels, including liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), to the commercial, aviation and marine industries.

Countrywide Fuel Cards

Countrywide Fuel Cards offers fuel management solutions for all drivers, from fleet cars to HGVs. We offer BP fuel cards as we believe their combination of extensive network, competitive prices, comprehensive management reports and flexible card options is the best in the business.

CPL Petroleum

CPL Petroleum is part of the UK's largest independent distributor of petroleum products, delivering billions of litres to businesses and homes each year. We have a number of locations spread across the UK, providing genuine national coverage. But because each depot is its own individual operation, with a clear commitment to service and an in-depth understanding of local market needs, we enjoy strong relationships with our customers. As a significant player in the market, we are able to source our fuel from all the major refiners in the UK. This means our central buying team can negotiate the best prices for our customers on any given day. CPL Petroleum also delivers to independent petrol retailers who trade under the UK Petroleum brand, providing a service to local communities across the country.

Croft Fuels

Croft Fuels Ltd is the largest independent fuel card provider in the UK. Croft Fuels Ltd started in business well over twenty years ago, and the Croft fuel card is accepted in over one thousand sites throughout the UK. When you choose a Croft fuel card with zero liability, the customer's liability ends as soon as the card is reported missing, unlike so many other fuel cards. The Croft fuel card gives enormous benefits over on the road re-fuelling, least of all a cheaper price. The Croft fuel card cannot be cloned, and offers management information that is second to none. Here at Croft our business philosophy is simple, to give the customer, by way of a fuel card, the most competitive prices all the time, and to get it right first time, every time.

CSC Group

CSC Group is one of the UK & Ireland's leading suppliers of fuel cards and other card services to all types of business & the transport industry, offering its ever-expanding customer base personal attention, unrivalled levels of customer service and excellent value for money. CSC Fuel Cards can be tailored to be vehicle or driver specific, depending on the requirements of the individual customer. The cards can include the registration of the vehicle, or the drivers' name, whichever is appropriate. Importantly only fuel can be drawn on these cards.

Diesel Fleet Services

Diesel Fleet Services provides the most cost effective, efficient and convenient solution for your vehicles. Whether you are a sole trader or you operate a fleet of HGVs, our dedicated account managers will listen and assess your needs, offer independent and innovative advice, to ensure your business receives a tailor made service that exceeds your expectations.

DKV Euro Service UK Ltd

Fuel card for fuel in the UK and Europe. Efficiency, transparency and reliability - these are our guiding principles and the principles we use as the leading service providers on the roads of Europe. The DKV Card can now be used at more than 33,000 filling stations. DKV Euro Service also help customers with the otherwise time-consuming task of obtaining refunds of VAT paid on transactions abroad. Finally, we provide comprehensive advice and offer evaluation tools that help you save both time and money. You break down and need assistance? We're there to help! As a DKV Card holder, you can call on the services of our DKV Truck Service round the clock. As well as providing on-the-spot emergency assistance, we offer those who've broken down a wide range of other services in 29 countries.

Europlus Services Ltd

With over 30 years experience in the UK & European haulage sector, Europlus Services Ltd has the expertise to help your company save money & make money, worry free. Our Euro-Diesel fuel card is one of the few diesel cards in the current market to offer large discounts right across our UK & European network. With 800 sites in the UK & over 800 sites on the continent, we are confident that you will find the Euro-Diesel fuel card an extremely useful tool for your company. Contact us today to find out more about our range of services.

euroShell Card

Shell Card and euroShell Card are the fuel cards for businesses of all sizes, from car fleets through to professional road transport companies. Over 850 Shell stations in the UK and more than 10,000 sites in Europe provide Shell quality fuels and service. Whether your fleet is large or small, national or international, you'll have quality fuel at a wide network, tighter control and better online management information, to drive down fleet cost, reduce admin and exclude fraud. Visit www.euroShell.com

F Peart and Co Ltd

F. Peart & Co. Ltd, was established in 1923 when Fred Peart began a coal merchant business in Hartlepool. The business grew rapidly and in 1966 it diversified into fuel oil as the market took off. Three generations later, the company is still wholly owned by the Peart family and it is now the North East's largest independent oil distributor, delivering over 120 million litres of fuel oil a year. The company now also specialises in lubricants, fuel cards and heating services as well as operating a successful fencing division. All the products we sell come from a variety of leading brands to ensure that you get quality products and competitive prices. Our suppliers include Petroplus, Castrol, Shell, Total, Titan Tanks, Harlequin, Balmoral and Worcester.

Fuel Cards Online

Welcome to Fuel Cards Online. Being committed to the Fuel Card market we found that no one-card issuer could provide a comprehensive network to best suit all of the different types of operators. With that in mind FuelCards Online decided that six major fuel card issuers (BP, Shell, Esso, Texaco, Diesel Direct and ReD) would be utilised to facilitate the different sectors of the fuel card market. Our fuel cards are unique in linking major retail networks with an independent network of truckstops to give over 5,500 sites nationwide. We offer the largest site network of its kind in the UK.

Fuel Supermarket Limited

Fuel Supermarket helps you compare diesel and petrol prices - find cheapest fuel cards for cheapest diesel and petrol prices for your business. In just four steps this free, easy-to-use service will find the fuelcard that best matches your business needs.

Fuelcards.com

Fuelcards.com, part of CSC Group, is one of the major providers of fuel cards to the UK transport industry. On Fuelcards.com you will find UK fuel card solutions to suit your specific business needs, whether you are a small owner operator with a few cars or a multinational company with hundreds of trucks in your fleet. We supply fuel cards for Ireland, too, or anywhere in Europe.

Fuelling Services Limited

Fuelling Services supply Texaco Fastfuel fuel cards to all types of business' from sole traders to multi-nationals. Fuel cards provide a simple mechanism for businesses to manage and control their spending on diesel and petrol. Most of our customers use their fuel cards for diesel only, but the fuel card can be used to purchase diesel, petrol, LPG and lube oils. The Fastfuel network covers the country and can be used at approximately 1500 sites. Invoices are itemised to show details of transactions and include Card Number, Location, Date, Time, Type, Volume, Vehicle Registration and Mileage (if requested). Invoices are VAT approved and can be used to reclaim VAT.

Husk UK Ltd

Providing commercial vehicle services since 1901 Husk UK Ltd is one of the UK’s leading fuel card providers. Our fuel cards offer discounted fuel nationwide that enables you to save money. We also provide a commercial vehicle maintenance and emergency repairs service, carried out by experienced professionally trained staff. MAN accredited, body shop for unit and trailer maintenance

Inter City Fuels

At InterCity Fuels, we aim to simplify your working day, and we believe Shell is the perfect partner to help us deliver first class service, high quality products and competitive fuel prices. Whether you run a fleet of diesel only or both diesel and petrol vehicles, InterCity Fuels can provide a fuel card solution for your business. You also benefit from comprehensive management reports, online account management, flexible card options and a range of security features. Interest free credit and favourable payment arrangements ensure your working capital is not tied up in your fuel tanks! If your business requires pan-European coverage, the euroShell CRT International Card offers access to an extensive network, plus added benefits.

International Diesel Service Ltd

International Diesel Service (IDS) is a business dedicated to the fuelling needs of long haul and international road transport companies. As one of Europe’ s leading fuel-card suppliers, the IDS network offers 600 strategically placed and competitively priced filling locations across all major road routes in Europe. Key locations cover frontiers and important transport and trading centres. The sites are open 24 hours per day and are easily accessible for trucks. One of the main features of the IDS fuel card is security. All IDS sites are fully automated and each IDS card is allocated a unique PIN code that can only be used for the purchase of diesel and lubricants. This ensures the potential for fraud is minimised. Special procedures are in place to handle lost or stolen cards providing yet further protection from fraud.

Millennium Gold Oils Ltd

Millennium Gold Oils are specialists in supplying low-cost fuel cards and high quality lubricants to businesses across the UK. We provide fuel cards for retail garage networks or commercial sites & truckstops, these networks cover the UK, Eire and Europe. We can also deliver top quality lubricants to your door, with no delivery charge. Experienced in the oil industry since 1974, we can provide you with products and services that we believe are simply the best available. If you run trucks, coaches, buses, vans, cars or even vintage and classic vehicles or racing cars, we are you one-stop-shop for all your fuel an lubricant needs.

Morgan Fuels Direct

Save on your diesel costs - Morgan Fuel Cards that cover over 1300 filling Stations and truck stops throughout the UK & Ireland, plus an extra 18,000 sites across Europe. Competitive weekly prices.

Pendragon Contracts

Pendragon Contracts seek to offer the total automotive leasing solution to all sectors of the market. Pendragon Contracts are a UK national leasing company with in excess of 24,000 vehicles on the fleet that offers products and services to limited companies, PLCs and private individuals, as well as brokers and dealer partners. We offer a complete service, from consultation to disposal and everything in between, to companies with fleets of any size, from small local businesses to large national corporations, based on any type of vehicles from compact cars to LCVs. Once we have sourced and funded your vehicles, our fleet management service starts. We offer this as either a fully comprehensive service, or you can simply cherry pick the services you require. All of our services are also available to customers with LCV only or a mixture of LCV and car fleets.

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ReD Fuel Cards (Europe) Ltd

ReD Fuel Cards (Europe) is a specialist supplier of fuel cards, independent fuel bunkering and integrated fuel management to commercial vehicle operators. We are one of Europe’s market leaders with a proven track record and 20+ years experience.

Ribble Fuel Oils

Ribble Fuel Oils was established in 1967 and has become one of the largest family owned fuel companies in the North West built purely on service and good value. We are continuing to expand and have invested heavily in the Environmental improvements in the depot to ensure we keep offering the best price and the best service available today. We will never be beaten on service! Ribble Fuel Oils can offer a wide range of products and services some of which are: Company fuel accounts, National Fuel Cards, Diesel Bunkering Scheme, Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel, Gas Oil (35 Sec), Kerosene (28 Sec), Low Sulphur Burning Oil, Premium Paraffin, Petrol Deliveries, A wide range of lubricants and technical advice, 7 day a week delivery service.

Servitir

Servitir is an independent transport services company with offices in both the UK and Spain. We provide UK fuel cards as well as fuel cards for Europe which offer the best prices available to transport companies in the UK and Europe. Our European road toll cards offer a comprehensive coverage for all the European motorways. Servitir is a market leader in the recovery of European VAT, TIPP and tax consultancy. Our service gives you online access to your European VAT claims, providing you with the information you need to help manage your cash flow more effectively. We have spent a great deal of time and investment in ensuring that our service is as transparent, efficient and cost effective as possible. Foreign VAT can account for 15-25% of your costs when doing business abroad. We can help you recover the VAT on these costs quickly and cheaply.

Smartdiesel Ltd

Smartdiesel is the new way to buy diesel for the professional transport operator.Smartdiesel customers benefit from a unique open pricing system where all customers pay the same highly competitive price week after week.Prices are emailed to customers every week and further reductions are possible through our unique loyalty scheme.

The Fuel Card Group Ltd

The Fuelcard Company UK Ltd

As one of the largest commercial fuel card resellers in the UK we enjoy partnerships with most large fuelling networks including Shell, Esso, Texaco and Keyfuels (the largest fuel network of its kind in the UK). Our clients will confirm the fact that we are focused on providing you with the best possible service and the most suitable fuel card for your needs. We deliver tailored and competitive solutions to better manage business fleets of all sizes. Give one of the team a call and we’ll find a way to save you money and advise you on our added security, flexible credit terms and available discounts. All fuel cards have a selection of security features, including signature checking (in the same way as debit or credit cards), vehicle registration tracking, limited liability in case of theft or loss and restricted use – for fuel alone (saving YOU the cost of the ‘little’ extras).

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Transport 09: Connections through Investment

Transport 09: Connections through Investment, the National Transport Conference will focus on the significant investment being made by the government. Find out how planned improvements in our transport infrastructure will join up the country through reliable, integrated transport links whilst also addressing the issue of sustainable transport initiatives. Speakers include Secretary of State for the Department for Transport; Michele Dix, Managing Director Planning - Transport for London; Graham Dalton, Chief Executive - Highways Agency and Bill Emery, Chief Executive - Office of Rail Regulation. When: Thursday 17th September Where: QEII Conference Centre, London

World LP Gas Association

The World LP Gas Association is the authoritative, global voice for LP Gas. It promotes the use of LP Gas worldwide to help foster a cleaner, healthier and more prosperous world. The WLPGA offers a number of services to members of the association. With 175 members spread across 90 countries, the World LP Gas Association is the global voice for the LP Gas industry. It represents the interests of private and public companies from the entire LP Gas value chain under one umbrella. The WLPGA provides a platform for the exchange of best practices and statistics among its members. Its Annual World Forum, with hundreds of visitors, up to 700 delegates and 40 exhibitors is just one example.

The latest road tests

Alfa Romeo Mito - Following on from Alfa’s popular new MiTo launched in 2009 comes the MiTo MultiAir. MultiAir is much more than a marketing buzzword as it unquestionably signifies a major advancement in petrol engine [...]

Vauxhall Insignia - Vauxhall’s inspired replacement for the functional yet incredibly dull Vectra, the Insignia, has certainly blown away the design cobwebs at the manufacturer. It is without doubt one of the prettiest c [...]

Nissan NV200 - Nissan introduced the NV200 to the European market as a concept at the Hanover Motor Show back in 2008 and the production model has set the tone for its future LCV line-up. The NV200 is a nimble packa [...]

Toyota Auris - Launched in 2007 as the successor to the long-serving, record-selling Corolla, for 2010 the Auris has been restyled inside and out with revised suspension, newer Optimal Drive engines and spec enhance [...]

Skoda Roomster - The Roomster is the least known of the current model line up at Skoda even though it has been an integral part of their family for several years and in many ways it’s easy to see why. There’s no doubt [...]

Ford Galaxy - The Galaxy gains a new turbo petrol engine and twin-clutch gearbox, while the diesel engine line-up is also revised. Upgraded trim levels bring more standard equipment, but the Galaxy’s impressive sev [...]

The latest traffic information

Overnight closures to install bridge beams over the A421

The project to improve safety and cut congestion on the A421 between Bedford and the M1 at Junction 13 moves a step forward next week, Monday 15 March, weather permitting, when work will begin to place the beams on the two new bridges at Marsh Leys Junction. The bridges are being built to carry the [...]

Roadworks information for Highways Agency roads in Cumbria and North Lancashire – 7 days beginning Monday 15th March 2010

ONGOING SCHEMES A595 West Lakes Science Park to Bigrigg (resurfacing and drainage) – traffic signals for resurfacing and drainage works. Work continues until the 26th March. M6 (Cumbria) Between Junctions 39 and 40 Shap to Penrith (bridge works) – various lane closures and contraflow in both directions for bridge improvements. Work continues until the 26th [...]

Roadworks information for Highways Agency roads in Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire and South Lancashire – 7 days beginning Monday 15th March 2010

ONGOING SCHEMES M57 Junction 2 to Junction 1 Prescot to Huyton (safety system) – overnight closure southbound from 22.00 to 05.00 between Monday 15th March and 19th March for installation of the MIDAS traffic safety system. M53 & A41 M53 Junction 4 to Junction 5 Bebington to Ellesmere Port and A41 junction with M53 Junction [...]

Highways Agency meet with project partners and local residents to address M6 work concerns

The Highways Agency are working closely with Walsall Council and the residents who live closest to the M6 roadworks near Junction 10 (Walsall) to find solutions to their concerns and develop new ways of working for the remainder of the project. Last week, the Highways Agency met with project partners Carillion and Mouchel at the [...]

North East roadworks update – 13th March – 19th March

A1M, Junction 62, County Durham Slight delays are expected overnight on the A1M at Junction 62 for CCTV camera installation works. There will be one lane open north and southbound on the slip roads and circulatory between 8pm and 6am. The works will take place until 13 March. A1 Newcastle Gateshead Western Bypass, [...]

M25 widening making good progress – work to start between junctions 18 and 21

The next stage of a major construction project to widen the M25 in Hertfordshire is being marked by public exhibition at Hunton Bridge in Abbots Langley. The Highways Agency is widening the motorway from three lanes to four between junction 16, for the M40, and junction 23, for the A1(M). The M25 is also being [...]

Good News For Motorists – Mere A303 Works Completing Nine Days Ahead Of Schedule

Major resurfacing and maintenance work on the A303 near Mere is being completed nine days ahead of schedule and around £1 million under budget. All traffic management and diversion routes will be lifted by the evening of Friday, March 12 marking the end of these major works in Wiltshire. A combination of careful planning and [...]

Driver Advice Crufts 11-14 March 2010

Visitors to Crufts this week are being advised by the Highways Agency to plan their journey and allow plenty of time to get to the event. With around 150,000 people expected to attend the show, surrounding roads, particularly the M42 and M6, are likely to be very busy. The Highways Agency has had the electronic [...]

Work to repair A47 carriageway

Repairs to a section of the A47 west of Dereham are set to start on Thursday 11 March. The work involves replacing several concrete carriageway slabs with an asphalt surface on the westbound carriageway as well as repairs to Scarning Bridge on both east and westbound carriageways. The work will be carried out between 8pm [...]

Smoother road surface for the A46 at Winthorpe, Nottinghamshire

A scheme to resurface the Winthorpe roundabout, and repair sections of the A46 carriageway near Winthorpe will start on Monday, 22 March. The work will take place overnight between 8pm and 6am for four nights, but while the resurfacing and carriageway patching repairs take place there will be lane and carriageway closures. From Monday 22 [...]

A500 Stoke on Trent (Etruria to Porthill) improvement update

Work on the A500 Etruria to Porthill improvement scheme is continuing on schedule despite setbacks caused by the recent adverse weather. The majority of street lighting columns have been erected and work to reconstruct the footpath is ongoing. From next week, as announced in the original notification of works, the speed limit through the roadworks [...]

Weekly Summary of Roadworks for M25 – 11/03/2010

A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work All dates and times subject to weather conditions M25 Widening M25 junction 27 The anti clockwise link road leading to the M11 northbound will be closed overnight for 11 nights from 10.00pm to 05.30am from Monday 15 March 2010 until Friday 26 March [...]

Weekly Summary of Roadworks in Kent & Sussex – 11/03/2010

A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work All of the following work is dependent on suitable weather conditions. M20 Junction 8 Ashford Road The A20 Ashford Road Bridge, which runs above the M20 junction 8 overbridge will be closed until mid March. The work is being carried out in order [...]

Weekly Roundup of Roadworks in Surrey, Hampshire, South Oxfordshire and South Berkshire

A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work All of the following work is dependent on suitable weather conditions. M4 between Baydon & Membury Service Station The final phase of the maintenance work on the M4 between Baydon and Membury Service Station is continuing this week. Narrow lane traffic management is in place [...]

New rules to improve safety and information at road works

All road works will need to be clearly signed and meet strict rules on safety under plans published today by Transport Minister Sadiq Khan. Utility firms already have to provide information at road works – including a contact telephone number and details of who is carrying out the works – as well as meeting high [...]

M6 Delivering Managed Motorways traffic management update for Thursday 11, Friday 12 and Saturday 13 March February 2010

The Highways Agency will be carrying out work overnight later this week to install new overhead gantries, signs and signals as part of the expansion of the Managed Motorway scheme on the M6. The overnight closure for Thursday 11 March is: * Closure of M6 Southbound J10 exit slip road to A454. The overnight closures for [...]

Lorry overtaking restriction made permanent to cut congestion on A1 (M) near Durham

A daytime ban on overtaking by heavy vehicles on two stretches of the A1(M) in County Durham becomes permanent on 31 March after a successful 18 month trial resulted in less congestion and improved journey time reliability. The restriction will be in place between 7am and 7pm each day on two uphill stretches of the [...]

A38 Maintenance Work at Turfdown Roundabout

Improvements and maintenance work on the Turfdown Roundabout and A38 between Carminow and Colesloggett will begin Monday March 15. In order to make journeys more reliable for road users, the Highways Agency will resurface the road and widen the surface area, improve the kerbing, lights and road signs, and clear vegetation. Narrow lanes and a [...]

M45 closure in both directions for weekend maintenance work

The M45 in Northamptonshire and Warwickshire will be closed in both directions this weekend to allow works to take place on the carriageways and verges. Drainage and road surface studies will be undertaken, and resurfacing work and tree-felling will also take place during the closures. Investigation work will start on Friday 12 March at 8pm [...]

Overnight closures on westbound A14 in Northamptonshire as part of ongoing £70 million technology upgrade

A £70 million Highways Agency scheme to install congestion-busting electronic equipment along the A14 will require five nights of closures in Northampton next week. The westbound A14 carriageway will be closed between junction 2, and the Catthorpe Interchange at junction 19 of the M1 for the technology installation work. The A14 at junction 13 will [...]

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