Best Practices - Page 2
Mercedes-Benz Trucks: Bouncing back in a market of two halves
Mercedes-Benz Trucks MD Mike Belk says long-term prospects are good in wake of 2016 dip in registrations
Fleets increasingly reliant on suppliers
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
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
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
Delegates share best practice on how to take stress away from drivers while keeping vehicles in good order
Conversions: Demand is racking up
Addition of customised, business-specific shelving is becoming one of the most popular van conversions
Balfour Beatty: Innovation and information are the keys to success
Embrace change and reject the status quo, says Balfour Beatty’s Carl Hanson
Carey: Safety in DNA of fleet that has reduced accidents by a third
FORS Gold and CLOCS safety schemes contributed to winning new business, says fleet director
Supplier roundtable - ‘Directors don’t understand fleet’
Suppliers discuss the importance of driver education, communication and a lack of resourcing for fleet management, alongside duty of care, outsourcing and compliance
Security: Protect and defend your truck
Stowaways and cargo theft are increasingly problematic for van and truck fleets. We investigate the latest security measures