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Case Studies20 SepFleet spotlight: VPS Group
VPS Group fleet manager Steve Mulvaney has big ambitions for his first full-time fleet role, and reveals why he wants to be "best in class", by John Maslen
Fleet Management21 AugRemarketing: Boom in June sees prices pick up after two slow months
One auction expert says this could be the strongest super-heated summer marketplace on record.
Safety21 AugFleet Safety: Seven organisations that could help improve safety standards
A run-down of seven organisations ready and willing to help a company improve its safety standards by sharing best practice.
Safety21 AugVolvo Trucks: Making life safer for vulnerable road users
Volvo Trucks undertakes European-wide accident study to help reduce road transport injuries and fatalities for vulnerable road users.
Case Studies21 AugLondon Borough of Hackney: Council is ‘keen to push the boundaries’ with EV
Introducing more electric vehicles and using biofuels in others, London Borough of Hackney council will try anything to reduce its impact on the environment.
Best Practices8 JunMercedes-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
Best Practices7 JunFleets 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
Case Studies5 JunAward-winning Skanska happy to share its safety best practice secrets
Fleet team is ‘passionate’ about making the roads safer for everyone by working with its supply chain
Case Studies1 JunBott: Cutting corners could create mobile death traps
Safety and compliance are of the utmost importance when converting vans and a professional conversion could save you money in the long term, too
Case Studies15 MaySmartDrive: ‘We analyse camera data on your behalf’
Video review service flags areas of concern so fleets can focus solely on implementing solutions
Trucks19 AprDriven: Iveco Eurocargo 180E25 18-tonne curtainside truck review
Award-winning, self-proclaimed ‘truck the city likes’ offers array of options and the 18-tonne version is a worthy sector competitor
Case Studies19 AprMcFarlane Telfer: From knowing ‘next to nothing’ about fleet to chasing FORS gold
Over the past five years Chris Craggs has followed best practice at every opportunity to ensure McFarlane Telfer’s ever-expanding fleet continues to reach the highest standards
Case Studies17 MarWellocks: Reliable transport is important ingredient of the finest cuisine
When your clients are the leading chefs in some of the UK’s top starred restaurants, turning up late or with produce that is not completely fresh is simply not an option
Cost Initiatives14 MarRunning a successful in-house workshop
Many fleets avoid dealer workshops and repair their vans and trucks at their own facilities instead. We ask why this works for them and what tips they have for others considering a similar approach
Environment2 MarEmissions laws and the effect on urban transport
Planned special zones to reduce CO2 and NO2 in the air have prompted a step up in the search for viable alternative fuels and different methods of delivery
Chassis And Specialist Vans2 MarFirst drive: Iveco Daily 4x4 5.5-tonne 55S17W off-road truck review
Dogged and well powered off-roader is virtually in a class of its own in terms of capabilities and pricing
Case Studies27 FebWinton Engineeering: Mobile power can increase productivity
Engineering company can turn a 3.5-tonne van into a versatile tool capable of becoming a mobile compressor, generator or hydraulic pump using the vehicle’s own engine
Best Practices23 FebTaking 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
Case Studies4 FebAjax Couriers: You have to think big when you are small
Derek Golding on why Ajax Couriers became the first operator to join the FTA’s new Van Excellence Small Fleet Programme
Best Practices3 JanConversions: Demand is racking up
Addition of customised, business-specific shelving is becoming one of the most popular van conversions
