Friday, March 19th 2010
The latest fleet news
Comment: High Speed Rail Plan is Transport Hypocrisy
Different Rules for Road and Rail The ABD today condemned plans to spend £27 billion on a network of 250mph trains that are likely to benefit a very small percentage of the population, while the road network on which we all depend languishes in disrepair and endemic congestion. Most disturbing of all are the double standards [...]
CFC Solutions warns how crucial maintenance checks are for extended life fleets
CFC Solutions, the market leader in the supply of fleet, contract hire and workshop management solutions, is warning companies extending their vehicles into a fifth year of operation that maintenance must be made a priority in order to ensure that their fleets are kept in a good and safe condition. This helpful advice comes at a [...]
VermillionMVT: How businesses can benefit with PDA mobile job management
VermillionMVT, the Preston based fleet management business and a leading provider of application tracking software and flexible technology solutions for businesses and individuals, is eager to explain the broad range of benefits of PDA mobile job management to those businesses that may not be familiar with such technology that offers an immediate return on investment. PDA [...]
Continued surge in student numbers enables unemployment to fall
Continued surge in student numbers enables unemployment to fall, despite fewer people in work as private sector sheds jobs, says CIPD Dr John Philpott, Chief Economic Adviser at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) comments as follows on official labour market statistics published earlier today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which update [...]
Almost 50% agree with plans to fine drivers who leave engines running
Nearly half of people agree with plans to fine drivers who leave their engines running unnecessarily according to a new poll by Motorpoint. Some 47% of motorists surveyed by the car supermarket giant backed the move by North Lincolnshire Council to charge drivers £20 every time they leave their engine running for too long while loading [...]
IMI honour top industry achievers
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) celebrated the achievements of automotive companies and individuals in the Skillmiles scheme at its Annual Dinner last week in the presence of the Institute’s Patron, HRH Prince Michael of Kent. In front of an audience of more than 340 industry executives who attended the prestigious annual event at The [...]
Honda: affected models are not sold in Europe
Honda will recall approximately 344,000 Odyssey and 68,000 Element vehicles from the 2007-2008 model years in the US to modify the Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) modulator. Honda has received customer complaints of brake pedals that feel "soft" or that gradually exhibit a pedal height that gets lower (closer to the floor) before the vehicle stops. In [...]
Too expensive to fill up! Fleet Voice
Fleet Voice Column. March 17, 2010. The 2010 Formula One Season kicked off in Bahrain and saw Spaniard Fernando Alonso take a win on his Ferrari debut. It was a mixed event for British challengers, as Lewis Hamilton made it onto the third step of the podium, however reigning world champion, Jenson Button had a frustrating [...]
Responsible young drivers can earn insurance savings
As part of its campaign to address the most at-risk drivers on our roads – young drivers – the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has provided an incentive for young drivers to be safer. IAM Surety Insurance, offered exclusively to IAM members via Adelaide Insurance, has until now been targeted at drivers aged 21 and above. [...]
Lex Autolease survey reveals company cars mean fast cash for UK businesses
Lex Autolease, the UK’s largest company car and van provider has recently commissioned a survey, in partnership with YouGov, which has highlighted the growth funds being raised through ‘sale and leaseback’ agreements with one in four (27%) financial directors intend to offload company-owned vehicles in a bid to raise more cash. The survey reveals that [...]
Lombard: Fundamentals of Salary Sacrifice need to be understood by fleets
Lombard Vehicle Management, the UK’s largest asset finance company are warning that fleets need to have a better appreciation of the fundamentals when it comes to salary sacrifice. Whist they may be flavour of the month a lack of understanding of what is involved in this type of scheme may spell problems for both employer [...]
‘Not a drop; not a drag’ campaign steps up a gear
Road safety charity Brake and Direct Line today reveal an overwhelming cry from the British public for Government action to 20curb the menace of drink and drug driving. The call comes in the same month as the findings from an inquiry on drink and drug driving by Lord Peter North for the Department for Transport are [...]
Toyota say recall programme on course
One month on from the launch of Toyota’s accelerator recall campaign, work has been completed on more than half – 90,000-plus – of the cars that have been identified as requiring attention. An even larger proportion of recalled Prius models have received adjustment to their braking software programme with 58 per cent of the affected vehicles [...]
The CIPD People Management Awards to celebrate good practice through recession in 2010
Nominations for the 2010 Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s (CIPD) People Management Awards are now officially open. Standard categories such as Employee engagement and Organisational learning will be contested as normal, alongside The Michael Kelly Outstanding Student Award, introduced this year to recognise the contribution CIPD students make to business success. An overall winner [...]
Bank of England study adds dose of realism to assessment of UK labour market outlook
Responding to today’s analysis in the latest Bank of England Quarterly Bulletin of UK labour market adjustment during the recession, the CIPD’s Chief Economic Adviser, John Philpott, says that Bank officials have produced a realistic assessment of the outlook for jobs: “The Bank of England study adds a dose of realism to the view that [...]
April’s bike tyre safety month
Free campaign materials are now available for motorcycle dealers, tyre retailers, specialist repairers and motorcycle accessory shops enabling them to participate in April’s bike tyre safety month. The campaign is being organised by leading tyre safety action group, TyreSafe, and aims to raise awareness about the importance of correct tyre care and maintenance at this [...]
Ian Lucas plugs in to the UK’s first solar-powered electric vehicle charging point
Business Minister Ian Lucas yesterday announced £8.4m funding for a new training centre for the low carbon vehicle industry, meeting students from Gateshead College who will be using it to learn new low carbon skills. The new centre will train those already working in the sector, young people and adults, and students from age 14 upwards [...]
Ebbon-Dacs warns companies of the cost of using outdated technology
Ebbon-Dacs, the Oxford-based online solutions provider, is warning companies that employing outdated technologies to source and buy their new vehicles could be costing their businesses dearly. The supplier of the fleet industry’s leading e-procurement solution, Leaselink, used by 10 of the UK’s 15 largest contract hire and leasing companies to source and procure new vehicles electronically, [...]
New LPG rental service set help businesses save
A new vehicle hire company aims to provide businesses with a low cost, low carbon vehicle hire solution. As the UK’s first all-LPG vehicle hire firm, Wolverhampton-based Auto LPG Vehicle Hire provides business customers with a range of LPG vehicles including Ford Transits and Citroen Berlingos, available for short term hire. The firm offers flexible [...]
Comment: Brake urges cross-party support on lower drink-drive limit
The Sunday Times has reported that Lord Adonis, the transport secretary, expects an official review of the drink and drug drive laws by Sir Peter North to recommend reducing the legal drink-drive limit from 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood to 50mg. He said he would take this “very seriously” and added: “A strong [...]
CAP, established in 1979, is a market leading provider of vehicle valuation data, new vehicle information and business solutions to the automotive industry. Our customers include the majority of leading finance institutions, contract hire and leasing companies, vehicle retail groups and insurance companies. They rely on our data and systems for risk assessment and asset management; controlling their costs and managing their businesses and expenditure. CAP’s data is used by many vehicle manufacturers and is the power behind numerous websites. CAP is part of Emap Limited The strength of our parent company Emap Limited means we have the resources to maximize our product development opportunities and access to the right expertise to make positive business investments.
Easy Car Buying explains in a jargon free style how and where to find & fund your next new or used car. Buying a car will probably be the second biggest purchase that you make - after buying your house. With so many options available the whole car buying process can seem like a maze! Easy Car Buying should give you some food for thought and point you in the right direction on how & where to get the best deal. Before buying a car you should always read road test reports and car reviews. The best place to read these is RoadTestReports.co.uk.
RoadTestReports.co.uk features road tests on all the major cars and vans, plus consumer car reviews from the people who actually drive the vehicles day in, day out - you. The road tests include performance, ride, handling and comfort, build quality & reliability, safety & security, space & practicality and ownership & value. In addition you will find video reviews, together with information on vehicle specifications, NCAP ratings, environmental rating, running costs and depreciation.
When you are looking for a car to buy, you can check all the obvious things. How’s the bodywork? Are the shock absorbers still up to the job? Is it a good runner? Some things though, aren’t so easy to spot. 1 in 3 cars has something the seller would prefer you didn’t know about. Is there outstanding finance? Has the car ever been written off? No-one checks with more HP and finance companies than us. All the major insurers tell us when they have written a car off, and what category of write off it is. So you can tell if the car should still be on the road. We can even tell you if the car is currently recorded as stolen, or if a third party is concerned that it is being sold without their knowledge, and they have recorded it as high risk. All these issues could result in you losing the car you’ve just bought, or a large proportion of its value. An AA Car Data Check helps you to cut the risk of buying a car that you could ultimately lose.
Don't get stuck in traffic. Call 84322 or 0906 88 84322 to get all the latest traffic and travel info. Live studio broadcasts. Updated constantly. Listen to incident specific audio reports describing the latest traffic problems. Including: Studio broadcasts, Eye witness reports. See live images from our cameras up and down the country. Check to see what your journey looks like before you actually set off.
ACT ON CO2 aims to help people save money, save energy and reduce their CO2 emissions. The campaign highlights how individuals can act to make a difference.ACT ON CO2 is a cross-government initiative, currently involving the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), the Department for Transport (DfT) and the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG). The campaign demonstrates the government’s commitment to taking action on climate change, working with businesses and individuals in order to reduce CO2 emissions. The advice on this site is designed to help you reduce your carbon footprint and do your bit to help tackle climate change.Any questions or comments? Contact us and we will do our best to answer your questions.
UK driving licence checking services. Do you have a company car fleet, company drivers or employees who drive their cars on company business? You spent time to find the right person for the job. They ticked all the right boxes. You followed up their references. You may even have carried out a medical and a disclosure check. But do you know if they have a valid driving licence? Taking a photocopy of your drivers’ licences may no longer be sufficient to show a ‘Duty of Care’. AdvancedCheck™ will provide you with secure online access to the results of your drivers check, giving you driver information when you need it with full reporting functionality. Full reports available online.
Apd (Alchemy Performance Development Ltd) group, is a global provider of consulting, business management, research and specialist training, services to the automotive and aviation industry. apd conducts programmes globally for the automotive, aviation, and marine sectors. Please take the time to explore our website to find out more about how apd could assist your business, or telephone +44 (0) 1793 441500 for more information. If you wish to download our company brochure, which features full details of our range of products and services, you can download our PDF company brochure, which contains detailed information about apd products, services and programmes
www.askmid.com enables you to make enquiries of the Motor Insurance Database (MID). It accesses the MID in real time. This is the same MID which the police access - but the police receive more detailed information from the database. askMID currently offers two services: own vehicle (free of charge) and the other vehicle (small charge). Own vehicle - enables you to check that the vehicle you intend to drive is currently on the database. Now drivers are able to obtain the name and contact details of the insurer of any vehicle with which they have been involved in an accident and want to confirm that the other vehicle appears on the Motor Insurance Database. The date of the accident and the registration details of the other vehicle are required to search askMID. If the vehicle appears on the MID, you will get the policy number, insurer of the other vehicle and a claims contact number to help you progress a claim with the insurer.
Auto Risk Solutions is committed to making your work related road safety policy a practical, effective, cost efficient, and straight forward process, that will help to keep your drivers safe whilst on the road, and your company’s health and safety responsibilities fulfilled. Our principal consultant, Tom Jones, is an experienced risk auditor in the field of occupational road risk assessment and is available to give advice on the safety of your on-road activities whatever the size of the fleet and whatever vehicle scheme you operate. Avoid spending valuable time and effort... ...in searching for, assessing, and deciding on road safety service providers. Auto Risk Solutions can source, provide and manage suitable training organisations that are suited to your particular requirements
Automotional is a web-based place for companies (and individuals) who are ‘automotional’ about driving; whether it’s driver risk management, driving tips, products, services or general information about best practice. The site and the range of solutions for business are uniquely flexible and cover online, theoretical and practical driving courses, all supported by a comprehensive, real-time, user-accessible recording and management information reporting function. Automotional will provide you and your organisation with a truly bespoke, innovative, original and effective portfolio of services, products and reporting that will save you money, demonstrate your commitment to your employees’ welfare, satisfy your legal requirements and take all the hassle out of running a driver risk management programme.
Automotive Projects is an independent consultancy working for the automotive service and corporate fleet sector. We deliver intelligent fleet management solutions to reduce cost, improve operational process & deliver your customer’s expectation. You may be a vehicle repairer who wants to develop sales & marketing strategies or an insurance company or fleet wanting to evaluate the viability of new products or suppliers. Whatever your need and whatever your budget, we are here to support you every step of the way. With many years of experience and a high degree of credibility our team have combined their experience to deliver solutions which really count.
Bespoke Driver Training are a eading provider of bespoke driver training courses and other fleet risk management solutions. Our bespoke driving courses include VIP protection driving, chauffeuring, emergency response driving. As a leading provider of bespoke driving courses and other fleet risk management solutions, we understand the issues companies face in safely keeping their colleagues and their vehicles on the road. Our road-risks management consultancy service will help you to determine if you are taking all reasonably practicable precautions to ensure the health and safety of your staff. Rather than simply provide a "one package for all" driving course - at Bespoke we will help you to determine if driver training is actually required. We suggest risk assessing individual drivers in order to determine if they actually need training to remain safe on the roads.
Welcome to the BDM website, thank you for taking the time to look at the services which we provide. BDM, (which is an abbreviation of Business Development & Marketing), is focused on providing solutions to help you improve the performance and efficiency of your business. Consultants to the retail and manufacturing sectors in sales, marketing, network planning and franchising,outsourcing and implants. We help our clients achieve increased business performance through: business consultancy, training and prospecting, voice recording and non geographic numbers, mystery shopping, group selection and promotion assessment. Call us today to find out more about how we can help you develop your business.
CAP, established in 1979, is a market leading provider of vehicle valuation data, new vehicle information and business solutions to the automotive industry. Our customers include the majority of leading finance institutions, contract hire and leasing companies, vehicle retail groups and insurance companies. They rely on our data and systems for risk assessment and asset management; controlling their costs and managing their businesses and expenditure. CAP’s data is used by many vehicle manufacturers and is the power behind numerous websites. CAP is part of Emap Limited The strength of our parent company Emap Limited means we have the resources to maximize our product development opportunities and access to the right expertise to make positive business investments.
Capgemini is working with the UK’s leading transportation organisations, providing innovative solutions and industry expertise. The pace of change in the transport sector is becoming more rapid as the growing emphasis on security is compounded with the more traditional challenges of greater competition, increasing demand and improved management of the infrastructure. With additional pressures from investors, executives are more than ever seeking operational excellence and to provide greater value from their services. Capgemini has a dedicated team of professionals within the transport sector and offers clients deep industry expertise. We work with the leading organisations across the sector and have a proven track record in understanding client issues, and developing successful business strategies and technology solutions through our Collaborative Business Experience.
Car Benefit Solutions (CBS) is a business dedicated to the design, development, implementation and management of tax robust structured car schemes for UK corporates. CBS's sole business purpose is to introduce employers to the most efficient means of providing their employees with a benefit comparable to a company car and manage the change process required.
Help for company car drivers and their employers who will be choosing a new car. Configure your car with options to see the tax implications.
Launched in 2004 CarweB has built a unique reputation for accurate vehicle identification data. CarweB uses vehicle identifying information sourced directly from the DVLA. This data has been combined with CarweB's own vehicle database and is called: CarweB "VRR Host". CarweB "VRR Host" holds the most accurate, up to date and extensive vehicle data records within the motor industry. The CarweB database contains over 40 million records of over 160 fields covering all vehicles including trucks, buses and motorcycles.
Cash or Car - Your money • Your choice • Are you offered a cash alternative to your company car? • Do you even get a choice? • Perhaps you simply want a low-cost route to owning a new car? Cash or Car? shows you the most tax-efficient way to a 'virtual company car' - a brand new fully maintained vehicle for a fixed monthly cost. The information and calculations comply fully with the latest tax rules including CO2 company car and 'free fuel' taxes. Choose from the options on www.cashorcar.co.uk and see how much you could save. Then find your ideal car from our database of over 6,000 models and request competitive quotes.
mycarcheck.com is a website owned and run by CDL Group Holdings of Stockport, Cheshire. CDL holds a licence to receive data from the DVLA, police and the insurance industry, its core business. In 2006, CDL moved into new £6m state-of-the-art headquarters, and with a team of over 220 employees with extensive IT, insurance industry and vehicle data checking expertise, the company is well resourced with experienced professionals. Always make sure you data check every vehicle you are thinking of buying, be it car, bike, van, heavy goods or three wheeler, and remember that half the checks done are after people purchase their vehicle because they are concerned, so it makes sense to check first.
Chevin is a leading, global provider of dedicated fleet management software solutions for fleets of all sizes and types. Chevin Fleet Solutions can improve the efficiency and visibility of your fleet operation regardless of size, complexity or geographical spread by delivering key performance fleet operating information direct to your desktop on demand, empowering you to drive out inefficiencies and improve fleet performance. Our systems are created using the most up to date technologies and range from the PC based RoadBASE to the most advanced web-based solution available today - FleetWave.
Information on company car tax and other benefits. If your employer provides you with non-cash benefits - such as a company car or medical insurance - you may have to pay tax on them. Normally, if your employer provides you with a car, you'll have to pay tax on the value of the benefit. Money, tax and benefits Tax on company cars and other benefits If your employer provides you with non-cash benefits - such as a company car or medical insurance - you may have to pay tax on them. Normally, if your employer provides you with a car, you'll have to pay tax on the value of the benefit. The value depends on several things, such as: the car's list price, including any accessories its carbon dioxide emissions the type of fuel it uses. The value of the benefit may be less if the car is unavailable for part of the year or if you pay something towards its cost.
The Datamonitor Group is a world-leading provider of premium global business information, delivering independent data, analysis and opinion across the Automotive, Consumer Markets, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Logistics & Express, Pharmaceutical & Healthcare, Retail, Technology and Telecoms industries. Combining our industry knowledge and experience, we assist over 6000 of the world’s leading companies in making better strategic and operational decisions. Delivered online via our user-friendly web platforms, our market intelligence products and services ensure that you will achieve your desired commercial goals by giving you the insight you need to best respond to your competitive environment.
For most fleets, changing the cuture is a far more effective (and cheaper) way to reduce accidents than driver training. We work with you to design and implement a balanced strategy that will put you back in control.
DriverCheckTM - The new licence checking service. Taking a copy of a driving licence is risky - Here at DriverCheck our team will process and verify licence data electronically. Our web based system will ensure that YOU could avoid prosecution, fines and not be faced with uninsured losses. DriverCheck What will it tell you? Has the driver ever passed a test? Is the driver currently banned? Are they entitled to drive the category of vehicle they are driving? Does the driver have undisclosed points or endorsements on their licence? Does the driver's recorded address match?
The Drivers' Alliance is committed to the following principles: The Drivers' Alliance will – challenge the excessive and unfair tax burden placed on motoring. It will further lobby for the re-direction of funds raised through fuel and vehicle taxation to improve UK roads and services. The Drivers' Alliance believes - freedom to travel is a fundamental human right and policies which restrict such freedom through time and distance pricing, congestion charging, penal levels of legislation for minor offences and “modal change” are flawed. The Drivers' Alliance believes - that enhancing road safety through driver education, well engineered roads, junctions and vehicles is of paramount importance, as is the efficiency of modern motorised transport to maximise the benefit to society with minimal impact on the environment.
Easy Car Buying explains in a jargon free style how and where to find & fund your next new or used car. Buying a car will probably be the second biggest purchase that you make - after buying your house. With so many options available the whole car buying process can seem like a maze! Easy Car Buying should give you some food for thought and point you in the right direction on how & where to get the best deal. Before buying a car you should always read road test reports and car reviews. The best place to read these is RoadTestReports.co.uk.
Emmerson Hill Associates comprise a team of highly regarded professional fleet managers and consultants, with considerable experience in helping companies with the operation, ongoing management and administration of their car schemes. Our consultancy service provides client organisations with practical help to review their car schemes and to ensure they meet their Duty of Care responsibilities. We are also commissioned to carry out many different motoring research projects for clients. We provide motoring related data – car running costs, fuel reimbursement and mileage rates - together with advice on how to deal with private cars used on business and how to claim mileage allowance tax relief. In short, we help people or companies do things. Visit www.emmerson-hill.co.uk
The Energy Saving Trust believe running a clean, environmentally friendly fleet offers your businesses many benefits. It can reduce transport costs, cut vehicle emissions and improve corporate social reputation. Our transport advice programme is available to organisations in England and Scotland, and offers practical solutions to help reduce costs and improve the environmental performance of car and van fleets. We provide monthly fleet updates on current issues, as well as free telephone advice for business running fleets of less than 50 vehicles. For larger fleets (over 50 vehicles in England and over 20 in Scotland) we offer a free fleet review to help you cut emissions where possible. We have useful resources, such as publications, case studies and press releases that can help you understand more about greener vehicles and efficient driving.
The Environmental Transport Association (ETA) was established in 1990 as an ethical motoring organisation and sustainable travel lobby group.The ETA is now Britain’s largest charity focused on transport and the environment. Our aim is to raise awareness of the impact of excessive car use and help individuals and organisations to make positive changes in their travel habits. We are an ethical organisation – our green transport and environmental projects are funded by the revenue from the services we provide and donations from individuals. If you support our aims, please support our work.
Essential Risk Consultancy – the un-biased approach to corporate and social responsibility. ERC key services include risk consultancy, risk and driver management and small fleet solutions. We focus purely on objectively assessing fleets' risk and producing results for clients purely by raising awareness, improving their processes and helping them to manage attitudes within their organisation. Such is the focus on risk management now that many fleets in the sub-20 sector find it harder to obtain help with risk than it is to get hold of a plumber in London! Our new small business product, launched in 2004, specifically addresses the needs of such fleets, which the rest of the risk industry is largely ignoring in favour of the demand from larger companies. With a breadth of consultancy experience across fleet, risk, HR and IT, we offer practical and effective solutions to our clients' real risks. If a client does not want or need driver training, we can offer practical alternatives.
Euro NCAP provides motoring consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe. Established in 1997 and now backed by seven European Governments, the European Commission and motoring and consumer organisations in every EU country, Euro NCAP has rapidly become a catalyst for encouraging significant safety improvements to new car design. We hope that when buying a new car EuroNCAP.com will help to give you the information you need to choose safety. Visit www.euroncap.com
The Finance and Leasing Association (FLA) is the trade association for the motor finance industry. Our members provided £18 billion of finance for car purchases in 2008, and funded over 50% of all new car registrations. Although some car finance plans may seem complex, a little time studying them will help explain the key benefits – and help you get a better deal. The FLA has provided this online guide to car finance to help you make the right choice on the best finance product for you - whether you are interested in hire purchase, car leasing or straight forward car loans. This website explains the products sold in car dealerships, advises you on questions to ask when visiting a showroom and will guide you to the best product to meet your needs. You can also download a selection of helpful guides.
FinckConsulting is committed to demonstrating that businesses don’t have to dig deep for the sake of their consciences. We are an independent green transport consultancy providing impartial advice on alternative fuel vehicles to businesses and public bodies. With so many European directives, technical issues and financial options to consider, switching your fleet to alternative fuel technology can be a difficult challenge. However, the time is right and we can guide you through the process ensuring the correct and cost-effective solution for you business. We offer a wide range of services with a unique goal: Making your fleet cheaper to run by making it greener.
Fire Communications is based in Croydon, South London and we specialise in helping small and medium-sized companies with their phones. We install and maintain a range of pbx switchboards including those from Panasonic, Alcatel, Samsung, BT Meridian Norstar and Ericsson. From the standard installation of office phone systems to 0800 numbers, fax machines, in-car phone kits and call cost reduction, we can handle it. Call us today on 0870 710 7654 to see how we can help you save money, save time and even make money via your phones.
We provide a comprehensive range of services based on our FACTs database of whole life costs - 0ver 6,500 models with full set of details. Van dataset also available. Fleet Audits is a leading specialist Consultancy, providing a wide range of strategic and policy support options for organisations which operate fleets of cars and/ or vans. The Consultancy has experience of all classes, sizes and types of fleet operator.
Fleet Efficiency Ltd is a leading independent fleet management company in the UK, with experience in providing award winning, bespoke fleet solutions. We are totally independent from any banks or manufacturers, allowing us to focus our core business on our clients and the services we provide. We work with your fleet team in order to understand your exact requirements. When we understand everything you need we build your requirement into a solutions package tailored to your business. At all times respecting your need to continue your business activities without the disruption that is normally associated with supplier changes. Our fleet management services are modular, meaning you can have as many or as few as you require.
Fleet Partnership Solutions (FPS) is a specialist company, providing advice and support services to operators of cars and light commercial vehicles. We aim to give our customers a first class service throughout the life of our business relationship; specialising in all fleet matters from basic analysis to major reviews; incorporating how you buy, manage and dispose of your fleet.
Fleetcraft provide innovative road risk management and consultancy for organisations of all sizes throughout the UK. The Fleetcraft team have years of experience in driver training with a wide range of clients and organisations of all sizes. This knowledge and experience will ensure that you we can help you utilise your existing resources in a cost conscious and effective manner. Why not give us a call for an informal chat regarding your concerns we are sure we can surprise you with range of innovative solutions. We can show you a modern and innovative ways to take care of your responsibilities that will also help you improve efficiency reduce cost and take care of your organisation's most valuable assets - the workforce!
At Frixo we provide current road traffic reports. It's a free service aimed at giving you live traffic news and information. Frixo specialises in traffic news and reports making it easy to use whether you're about to make a journey or out and about using our mobile service. Much of our collected data comes from automatic sensors placed at various points around the motorway to monitor vehicle speeds. This means we can provide accurate, up-to-date reports which is normally faster than other mediums, such as radio. Typically our speed readings are updated every 3 minutes. As well as providing average speeds for many of the junctions, we also give other data if available such as speed limits, traffic incidents, information given on electronic displays, road work information and any hazardous weather conditions. Much of the information is also available using Frixo's WAP service, meaning you can find out where traffic jams may be and try to avoid them just by using your mobile phone.
GBA are a market leader in providing first class logistics solutions to motor manufacturers and shipping lines. We provide tailored solutions to meet both our customer’s requirements and those of the rapidly evolving logistics market creating the perfect link in the logistics chain. GBA provide reliable, quality transport of new and used vehicles for the motor industry. All our vehicles are maintained by our own team of skilled technicians to the highest standards and all our drivers are carefully vetted and are experienced in industry standard handover procedures. If you would like further information about GBA Group and our range of TOTAL Logistics Services then please complete the form on our website at www.gbagroup.com and a member of our team will contact you shortly.
GreenRoad Technologies Safety Centre System improves driver safety, and significantly reduces crashes and fuel consumption. Our service instantly identifies risky drivers, and at the same time empowers drivers to manage their own safety by giving instantaneous, in-vehicle feedback—without privacy invasions. As a result, drivers learn while driving, and are positively motivated to change their behavior behind the wheel. With 100% visibility to all driving maneuvers, our service consists of an in-vehicle device for feedback, comprehensive online Web reporting for drivers, fleet managers, and insurers to measure safety progress, and dedicated risk consultants.
HPI is the UK's leading independent information source for the motor, caravan and marine industries. Every HPI check examines a vehicle's status under all our registers - helping to safeguard millions of transactions each year against the risks of clocking, theft, hidden write-off damage and outstanding finance.
igroup is a leading web and mobile solutions integrator. We deliver enterprise solutions predominantly in the U.K. although we have customers in over 12 countries. Our head office is based near the historic Roman city of Chester in the North West of England. We also have a sales and support office in London and onshore and offshore igroup employed development teams. The solutions igroup provide enable businesses to utilise technology and gain a competitive advantage. We are able to offer an enterprise solution designed to your unique requirements. igroup has a select number of partners that allow you to utilise 'best of breed' expertise and gain the best solution and as a Microsoft Gold partner we offer Microsoft market leading products and our cutting edge implementation and consultancy. Our experience and knowledge can unlock the competitive advantages technology can offer your business.
Imise was established in 2003 by Dr Michael Coyle to help vehicle operators to minimise their costs and environmental impact. This is done by improving fleet and fuel efficiency. Dr Coyle has personally achieved improvements in fuel efficiency ranging from 3% to 40% for vehicle operators. Imise is independent of any intervention supplier and provides the highest possible quality advice relating to interventions aimed at improving fleet and fuel efficiency. We will work with you to minimise your costs, maximise your income and optimise your profits.
IDS are a leading provider of driver data verification solutions. We offer a comprehensive range of services to corporate fleet operators, primarily DataCheck , a product designed to ensure that drivers of company provided cars (and any nominated drivers on a company insurance policy), or drivers using their own cars on company business are licenced to drive, and as importantly, that the information recorded against each driver is current and accurate.
International Fleet Services Limited is an independent vehicle fleet management advisory organisation. We provide value added services to leasing companies and internationally operating companies across Europe, Middle East and beyond. Preferably we provide our services in close colaboration with your local fleet provider. Depending on each client and their specific requirements, we can deliver a range of services. We take an advisory approach to each project, rather than one-size-fits all. We take a holistic approach to your vehicle requirements.
SureFleet is the complete fleet management service brought to you from the Jelf Group. Powered by Aviva along with an array of industry specialists, SureFleet brings you the best of breed in fleet care for a total solution to your fleet management needs. SureFleet offers you the choice of a total fleet management service, or the option to just select the package of services you want. While it's designed to offer a potential complete outsourced solution, SureFleet's menu has the flexibility to dovetail with your own in-house team to deliver a tailored solution to your fleet management needs, offering: Fleet management health check, Vehicle acquisition and finance, Servicing, maintenance and repairs, and Insurance and risk management. For further information see our website.
We provide fleet data solutions including our low bridge avoidance solution. Transport consulting and data solutions. With over 10 years experience - we provide end to end GIS solutions. Formerly branded as "tomtompoi.net" we have switched to HGVSOLUTIONS to reflect the broad number of devices and systems we support. Providing Fleet & Low Bridge Solutions for hauliers, drivers, truckers, HGV and motor homes. Having worked with commercial drivers for many years we know the need for a reliable, accurate and updated set of Low Bridge data. Now after 14 months and the massive task of surveying UK Low Bridges we have an accurate set of data. They drive safe in the knowledge that they can easily locate and avoid Low Bridges on their journeys. Saving them time, money and avoiding the danger and expense of collisions. We now have over 3,500 Low Bridge locations, recorded and measured. Compared to the 1,600 in the Truckers Atlas this is a leap forwards in accuracy.
Our service confirms an employee's entitlement to drive. Provides a concise and user friendly report including: driver number, categories of licence held, valid convictions and endorsements, highlights at risk drivers. Allows periodic re-checks for up to three years, without further referral to the driver. We can provide a broad range of options to assist you in getting your drivers onto our system. Please talk to our sales staff on the current options available and the solution which would best suit your organisation. In addition to our standard reporting clients can access their driver details securely through our client website.In addition to summarising the current status of drivers, the client can easily zoom in on individual drivers and categories of risk.
MAC has been a driving force in road risk management, consultancy and driver development for fleet, corporate and individuals for many years training over 50,000 individuals. Through our proven range of consultancy services, tailored in house solutions and driver training courses we have helped many national and international companies and government departments to develop road risk as part of their health and safety policy and achieve both immediate and long term benefits. MAC has the most rigorous quality assurance and instructor standards in the industry. With our core of full time, employed trainers - all former Police Class 1 instructors - setting and maintaining our standards and providing the benchmark for all our services, we believe that the quality MAC provides offers unequalled value for money.
Millbrook is a fleet technology consultancy providing services to the motor industry including dealerships, contract hire and leasing companies, fleet managers and brokers. We have implemented and managed fleet software systems including dealership management systems (DMS), contract hire systems, leasing systems , broker systems and fleet management systems. Our services include: fleet software consultancy, fleet software development, IT infrastructure reviews, business process reviews, fleet industry training and research. We also provide consultancy and research services to fleet software companies and a range of fleet support businesses.
Network Automotive is a specialist automotive consultancy company, delivering cost efficient outsourced solutions tailored to each of our client's needs. We work with our clients to support and develop their business and immerse ourselves in their company culture so that we become part of their business. You can be confident that you will work with a dedicated, enthusiastic and professional team who will provide you with an excellent level of service, at a price which will suit your budget. For 30 years we have been acknowledged as a leader in providing outsourced management services to the industry. By working alongside our clients we have developed a comprehensive range of solutions. We have developed our track record through consistently high levels of service, innovation and most importantly our integrity and complete client confidentiality.
Nicholas Recruitment are an agency specialising in the motor industry, across all sectors,focusing on senior management and sales professionals. Derek Webb founded Nicholas Business Advisors when, after researching the motor vehicle industry, he discovered a need for independent management expertise to assist companies in many areas of their business. Nicholas Business Advisors bring in the necessary people with skills to suit your requirements. Pick up the phone and talk to us. We are friendly, knowledgable consultants who are there to assist you with your future career. Please telephone us on 01889 591554 or e.mail: enquiries@nicholasrecruitment.co.uk
Profit provides real world performance solutions; consultancy, training, recruitment and P3 Management designed to energise and enthuse your people, whilst improving your P&L. Profit is an independent consultancy group staffed only by people from the trade. Real skills and experience, delivering new skills to your teams, with the confidence to use them for profit.
RB Business Development, a company specialising in assisting businesses with unique business solutions ranging from marketing to business development and training, is now the leading specialists in business management that can provide superb solutions to help businesses increase their efficiency and, most importantly, improve their profitability and develop sustainable growth.
Based on data gathered from millions of pounds worth of claims handled by Warranty Direct every year, the Reliability Index brings you the most comprehensive overview of cars on the road today.
Report Buyer provides a current and comprehensive range of specialised information products in the automotive sector. This includes publications containing market research on car and truck manufacturing, financing and the aftermarket.
RoadSafe is acknowledged as a leading forum for promoting and devising solutions to road safety problems. Our mission is to reduce road deaths and injuries through building partnerships between the motor industry and related companies, traffic engineers, the police and road safety professionals, promoting the safe design and use of vehicles and roads and encouraging education and innovation. Our main work concentrates on encouraging the rapid adoption of technology to reduce crashes, and encouraging a greater sense of personal responsibility by all road users. We have six key programmes on which we work to promote more awareness : young drivers and riders on the road, driving for work, safer vehicles, safer roads, alcohol and drugs, speed management. Please see our website for further information, together with details of our regular RoadSafe magazine publication .
RoadTestReports.co.uk features road tests on all the major cars and vans, plus consumer car reviews from the people who actually drive the vehicles day in, day out - you. The road tests include performance, ride, handling and comfort, build quality & reliability, safety & security, space & practicality and ownership & value. In addition you will find video reviews, together with information on vehicle specifications, NCAP ratings, environmental rating, running costs and depreciation.
ROADTODATA's objective is to offer intuitive and powerful applications to support decision-making in the automotive and related industries. We already offer a range of services, such as our Data Feeds, Analytical Services, CARCHOOSER and Comparison Guides. The latest addition is ROADTODATA PRO.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is a registered charity established over 90 years ago and aims to campaign for change, influence opinion, contribute to debate, educate and inform - for the good of all. RoSPA's driver and fleet solutions department has extensive and proven experience in delivering all aspects of driver training in all types of vehicles, both on and off road in the UK and abroad. Over the years RoSPA has also built an unrivalled reputation as an innovative provider of risk management and fleet safety solutions including driver and rider related training. RoSPA offers a range of courses for every driving related requirement. From fleet manages through to all staff, RoSPA's courses can help reduce accident rates, save money and improve driver performance. National standards are monitored by external organisations including the Driving Standards Agency and the Edexcel Foundation for vocational training.
SMMT plays a central role in the working life of the motor industry. Whether the industry is your business or it impacts on your organisation in any way, SMMT can deliver real business benefits to help your company meet the challenges of the future.
Specialist offers a range of services related to road risk management, most notably, nationally accredited advanced and defensive driver training courses for fleets of all sizes and vehicle types. Driving risk management (DRM) services and advanced driver training have been part of Specialist's portfolio since the company started. The company's driver training division continues to develop DRM products and driver improvement programmes. We currently provide an extensive range of such services to a wide variety of companies and public organisations. We are proud of our contribution to raising driving standards and road safety awareness. Dangerous goods consultancy has been a mainstay of Specialist's business for many years. We are acknowledged experts on all matters to do with dangerous goods.
TALENTStream is a new kind of learning organization. TALENTStream combines vast practical experience in the business sector with the latest techniques and approaches from the worlds of sports coaching, education and management. This provides a uniquely powerful approach to learning that will create a lasting positive change in your people and your business. The company began training in the automotive sector and attracted major brands, as well as a number of groups and individual retailers. Since 2006 the impact of the content of our learning material, especially in sales (influence and persuasion), customer service, management and presentation, has attracted interest from the business community at large, with new clients in the retail, industry, finance and service sectors. TALENTStream are recognised by many to be one of the most innovative and effective training organizations in Europe.
Thornelow Barnes offers a consultancy service to the vehicle rental industry. The Managing Director has over 30 years experience within this sector, working at senior management level in operations, sales, training and auditing. In addtion to this he has operated succesful businesses. Should you require addtional information, please refer to our web site .
Total Motion provide bespoke fleet management solutions for fleets of 20+, designed to deliver the best in control and cost management.
Trend Tracker was formed in 2003 and is dedicated to the provision of accurate and informed automotive industry research - in the form of bespoke client studies, published reports and conference/training presentations.
Trent Safety People are a Midlands based company offering health & safety solutions to the transport industry. We are specialists in managing occupational road risk, with bespoke solutions to suit your needs and budget. Our team comprises ADI fleet trainers and members of IOSH (Institute of Safety & Health). Organisations who undertake fleet risk management not only meet this legal requirement but could also reduce their commercial vehicle insurance premiums by as much as 15%. Whether you have a handful of sales staff on the road or an entire fleet of LGV drivers, Trent Safety People provides efficient and effective services covering all aspects of fleet risk management.
TRL, the UK's Transport Research Laboratory. TRL is an internationally recognised centre of excellence providing world-class research, consultancy, testing and certification for all aspects of transport.Consultancy on all aspects of work related road safety and managing road risk. Very wide range of internationally recognised expertise on vehicle engineering, crash investigation, vehicle security mitigation, design, testing and technical advice etc. We're committed to working with a wide range of customers in both the public and private sectors to help create the future of transport. Our 500 staff, many of whom are world-recognised experts, work at the cutting edge of transport, generating innovative solutions for customers on a wide range of projects from transportation to safety and environmental issues, from risk and infrastructure management to simulation and testing.
TTL Consulting is an established consulting company providing a wide variety of business solutions to the automotive industry. Headquartered near High Wycombe, Bucks, TTL undertakes client work in both the United Kingdom and worldwide. Our clients include major European vehicle manfacturers, finance houses, large dealer groups and independent motor retailers. We have an enviable record of increasing our clients’ profitability through bespoke training and targeted consulting programmes.
Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) website on new car fuel consumption and exhaust emissions figures. To help buyers of new cars to reduce the impact of their vehicle on the environment and to identify the vehicle excise duty and/or the relevant company car tax percentage bracket, based on the CO2 level. Search by vehicle make and model, by company car tax percentage, by alternative fuel type, by running costs, by fuel economy or search for cars by a given VED band.
Vehicle tracking sales & consultancy. Vehicle tracking, asset tracking, & lone worker solutions how do you choose? We offer professional unbiased advice and sales to ensure you get a solution your business needs. Whether you have 10 or 100,000 vehicles we can source or sell you a solution that will meet with your specific business needs. We are independent of any one vehicle tracking / telematics supplier and will provide you with an unbiased and neutral service.
Vi International are market leaders in corporate 1:1 coaching, behavioural change, communication & personal impact. Established for 20 years, working closely with a range of blue chip organisations across many industry sectors, we have had outstanding success in coaching and developing senior executives, board directors and sales and marketing teams within leading global organisations.
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The latest traffic information
M2 Medway Bridge, Kent: Maintenance Inspections
To ensure that the M2 Medway Bridge is effectively maintained, the Highways Agency will be inspecting the bridge near junctions 1 to 3 on the M2 in Rochester, Kent from Monday 15 March until the end of May. Work will take place first on the coastbound carriageway and then later on the London-bound carriageway. All [...]
Boost to Economy as £8 Million Improvement Work On M4 Start Early
Advance work to improve safety and tackle congestion on the M4 in Berkshire started this month. Work is now underway on an improvement scheme to the M4 between junction 8/9 at Maidenhead and junction 10 at Wokingham costing £8 million – £4 million of which is Government fiscal stimulus funding. The Highways Agency is strengthening [...]
From next Monday, the Highways Agency will begin work to install protective screens on the Woodway Lane footbridge which crosses the M6 between Junction 2 (Coventry) and Junction 3 (Bedworth). This follows repeated incidents of objects being thrown from the bridge, resulting in more than ten vehicles being struck. A local partnership, including the Highways [...]
Good News for Motorists – M4 Works between J18 and 19 completed eight days ahead of schedule
Work to replace 4.3 miles of steel central reservation barrier with a safer concrete barrier between junction 18 (Bath) and 19 (M32 Bristol) of the M4 has been completed a week ahead of schedule and half a million pounds under budget. A combination of careful planning and good weather has helped the project team complete [...]
New traffic lights for A628/A57 junction, Hollingworth
The Highways Agency will be carrying out work to install new traffic lights at the junction of the A628 and A57 in Hollingworth Village near Glossop. Work will start on Monday, 22 March and will be completed on 30 April. As well as installing new traffic lights, work will also take place to provide pedestrian [...]
West Midlands motorway and trunk road maintenance programme 15-21 March 2010
M6 Junction 14 (Stafford North) to Junction 13 (Stafford South) The southbound M6 between junction 14 and junction 13 will be closed overnight from 8.00pm to 6.00am from Saturday 20 March to Sunday 21 March for the removal of narrow lanes as part of hard shoulder strengthening. This will include the entry slip road at [...]
Yorkshire and the Humber Roadworks Update; Saturday 13 March to Friday 19 March
M1, Junction 30 (Barlborough) to Junction 31 (Aston), south of Sheffield Slight delays are expected on the M1 between Junction 30 (Barlborough) and Junction 31 (Aston) due to sign repair work. There will be two lanes closed on the northbound carriageway overnight from 9pm on 18 March until 5am on 19 March. M1, Junction 32 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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