Best Practices
Conversions and racking: all rack and no roll is music to van buyers' ears
14 Sep 2018
A well thought out racking system using lightweight – yet sturdy – materials can increase usable space, improve safety, speed up job completion and save on fuel. It’s an attractive combination.
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Precautions fleet operators and drivers can take against terrorism
19 Apr 2018
The risks and the precautions fleet operators and drivers can take in the wake of CVs used as weapons in recent terror attacks
Beating micro killer menace is not just down to exhaust emissions, according to air quality Professor
13 Apr 2018
Tyre, brake, clutch and road surface wear also play a significant part in the production of microscopic particles that can invade the body’s vital organs. By James Gordon
Overloading: Is having your own mobile or fixed weighing system worth the cost?
30 Jan 2018
Owning a mobile or fixed weighing system may seem expensive but against potential fines the numbers stack up more positively, John Lewis discovers.
What is the first step to Earned Recognition?
18 Oct 2017
Switching to digital is the first step to Earned Recognition, and operators that comply with KPI requirements will reduce time-consuming roadside checks.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks: Bouncing back in a market of two halves
8 Jun 2017
Mercedes-Benz Trucks MD Mike Belk says long-term prospects are good in wake of 2016 dip in registrations
Fleets increasingly reliant on suppliers
7 Jun 2017
Fleets Informed supplier partners claim that more companies are turning to them for information, management reports and innovation, but they believe there is still a vital role for fleet managers
Conversions: Weight watching more important than ever
9 May 2017
Finding new methods of keeping off the kilos weighs heavy on the minds of those involved in commercial vehicle conversions
Maintaining an efficient fleet on flexible rental
26 Apr 2017
Uncertainty about length of contracts and the economy, plus the ability to add vehicles at short notice, are among the reasons why fleets are considering rental
Taking good care of drivers – and their vehicles – are top priorities
23 Feb 2017
Delegates share best practice on how to take stress away from drivers while keeping vehicles in good order
