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The Motor Ombudsman: Six golden rules when ...
On the day that the government’s new ‘rule of six’ comes into force in response to COVID-19, The Motor Ombudsman is highlighting its own six golden rules for consumers when looking to resolve a motoring-related dispute
Mister Tacho consultants clarify drivers’...
Mister Tacho Ltd, the independent transport consultants, have clarified the position regarding WTD (Working Time Directive) regulations and highlighted the benefits of using reliable compliance software to keep operators on the right side of the law.
Master Thatcher Neil moves up in the world ...
Neil Painting Master Thatcher Ltd is enjoying the benefits of increased efficiency and productivity after switching his bigger deliveries of straw and reed to a 3.5-tonne FUSO Canter. Not only does the new truck offer the
Hunt’s Foodservice adds Carrier Trans...
Hunt’s Foodservice has taken delivery of 31 new vans and trucks fitted with Carrier Transicold refrigeration equipment, in a move designed to increase the versatility of its fleet by improving cold chain integrity on multi-drop delivery
GEM publishes new ‘Blue Light Aware&#...
A new version of a video – which advises motorists on how to help an emergency service driver on a ‘blue light run’ – has been launched by GEM Motoring Assist. First published in 2011, Blue
Speed compliance highest on 60mph roads
The proportion of cars exceeding the speed limit in free-flowing conditions has remained broadly stable since 2011, the DfT has concluded, after publishing new data for 2019. The statistics measure speed and compliance at sites where
Transport for London slammed for ignoring r...
The looming Direct Vision Standard (DVS) for commercial vehicles in London ‘bizarrely’ ignores the proven effectiveness of safety tech like reversing alarms, claims a leading road safety expert. From October 26, all goods vehicles over 12
Goodyear Total Mobility announces partnersh...
Goodyear is delighted to announce a five-year partnership with Bretts Transport. As part of this deal, Bretts Transport will be supplied with premium tyres from the FUELMAX GEN-2 range, and be supported by TruckForce, under the
Electric vehicles from Daimler Trucks &...
Daimler Trucks & Buses is celebrating another milestone on the road to the electrification of its vehicle portfolio: Customers worldwide have already covered more than seven million kilometers with battery-powered, locally CO2-neutral trucks and buses. Positive
Rise of multi-bid fleet acquisition policie...
Multi-bid fleet acquisition policies are becoming an important method of cost savings for fleet managers in a post-pandemic business environment. The benefits of multi-bid fleet acquisition policies are leasing rate reductions which can be between £20-£50
