Sainsbury’s has become the first supermarket to win accreditation to the Van Excellence scheme. The programme was launched in 2010 by the Freight Transport Association as an initiative to raise the standard of fleet service providers across the UK. The UK retailer has become the 25th business to receive Van Excellence accreditation. Over a hundred… Continue reading »
Apr
06
Vehicle Maintenance Unit
TNT Post UK, a subsidiary of PostNL, has opened a Vehicle Maintenance Unit (VMU) at its 120,000 sq ft depot in Rugby, central England. The new facility allows TNT Post to carry out its own maintenance and repairs to its 150-strong trailer fleet as well as the mandatory inspections. Its four vehicle bays offer enough… Continue reading »
Mar
14
Pick Up Truck Insurance
Whether you have a half ton or over one ton pickup truck – you need your truck to help you get your work done. So you should also get the best cover and service options with your pickup truck insurance. No matter what you’re hauling, you want to make sure you have the right insurance… Continue reading »
Mar
11
Best Fleet Safety Forum
On 1 March the 9th annual Best of the Best Fleet Safety Forum Conference took place at CranmorePark,Birmingham. The Best of the Best Annual Fleet Safety Forum conference discusses developments in policy, fleet and road safety research, and technology. This year, fleet operating companies including the Environment Agency and Cemex, have showed their support for fleets doing… Continue reading »
Feb
14
Driver Checks to Avoid Fleet Insurance Claims
World Health Organisation has stated that it is estimated more than 1.3 million people die annually as a result of road accidents across the globe. As a result, fleet management company ARI has been pointing out some of the things fleets can do to help lessen this situation. The company says that a motor fleet… Continue reading »
Feb
14
The Commercial Vehicle Show 2012
The Commercial Vehicle Show and Workshop 2012 will open its doors for business on 24 – 26 April 2012 at Birmingham’s NEC. The CV Show is the largest and most complete road transport event staged in the UK, catering for every operator’s demands. From heavy trucks to car derived vans, temperature controlled transport to waste… Continue reading »
Jan
29
‘Foreign Lorry Road Charging’ to Protect UK Hauliers
The Road Haulage Association has welcomed the plans for a road user charging scheme for hauliers. Most EU states charge lorries for using their roads which means that British vehicles have to pay to drive in Europe, while foreign lorries can drive for free in theUK. Foreign hauliers do not contribute towards their use of… Continue reading »
Jan
27
The Role of Insurance Brokers
The responsibility of insurance broker is to act as an intermediary between the customer and the underwriting insurance company. Within this role there are several tasks that they carry out. When a potential client goes to an insurance broker they expect that the broker should be fully aware of all the covers available and offered… Continue reading »
Jan
26
The Importance of Vehicle Inspections
Unfortunately a significant percentage of vehicle accidents are attributed to the operation of unsafe vehicles. Safety is the most important reason you inspect your vehicle, safety for yourself and for other road users. A vehicle problem found during an inspection could save you problems later. You could have a breakdown on the road that will… Continue reading »
Jan
23
Fleets Failing Checks
The RAC have seen the number of vehicle fleets failing Duty of Care Inspection checks, in particular for tyre maintenance and faulty lights double in the last year. Based on the RAC’s Duty of Care Inspection checks of fleet vehicles, it was reported that 36% failed for tyre maintenance and 20% for faulty lights, with the… Continue reading »
