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Drivers could be ‘breathalysed’ for tiredness after blood test breakthrough
Drivers and pilots could be ‘breathalysed’ for fatigue in future after scientists developed a blood test that identifies biomarkers for sleep deprivation. The research could…
Choosing safe legal speeds are key to safety
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging all road users to take personal responsibility for safety on every journey. Central to this…
Centralised fleet and travel data is business-critical for organisations
Collecting fleet and travel information and managing data is business-critical to introducing effective mobility management policies, and employers would be “mad” to have it contained…
Transport reassurances needed in the event of a ‘No deal’ Brexit
With the UK government publishing six transport sector technical notices yesterday, KPMG have today released a poll of 3,000 members of the British public to…
ACFO responds to BVRLA
Yesterday (24th September 2018) we ran a story about the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) looking to expand its membership to “… strengthen…
$100 Oil Is A Distinct Possibility
An oil price spike is starting to look increasingly possible, with a rerun of 2008 not entirely out of the question, according to a new…
BVRLA expands membership to increase the impact of fleet sector
During 2018, the BVRLA has continued to grow and there are now over 950 organisations in membership, who are collectively responsible for almost 5 million…
The on-vehicle power technology of tomorrow
When a commercial fleet operator requires flexible power for their mobile workshops, on-vehicle systems can be an ideal solution. However, there are significant differences between…
UK driving licence ‘may not be valid in EU’
Licence Bureau has warned UK drivers that their driving licences may not be valid in the European Union (EU) in the event of the nation…
FleetEurope launches new dedicated drivehub microsite for fleet customers
FleetEurope, a leading independent vehicle management solutions provider, has announced the launch of a new driver-focussed microsite for its fleet management customers. The newly branded…
West Midlands Police ‘pioneer’ scheme to catch distracted drivers
Police officers in the West Midlands are making use of the vantage point provided by local double-decker buses to detect drivers using a mobile phone…
Labcraft throws new light on night-time roadworks for FM Conway
Leading infrastructure services provider FM Conway is fitting Labcraft Banksman manoeuvring lights to all new HGVs and has already retrofitted the system to its asphalt…
A third of drivers are now more reliant on their cars
The latest RAC Report on Motoring, which track and analyses motorists opinions, has cited deteriorating public transport for a third of drivers becoming more dependent…
New Report reveals fleet frustration with “dirty diesel” narrative
Fleet managers believe that diesel vehicles have gained an unfair reputation for producing harmful emissions, according to a new Report jointly produced by the AA…
New 2-tonne Ford Transit makes its debut
THE new 2-tonne Ford Transit was unveiled at IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany (September 19-27, 2018). Among the key features of the new…
Volkswagen Caddy goes all-electric with ABT e-Caddy unveil
If you’re looking for a new van for urban deliveries, then check out the new Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles all-electric ABT e-Caddy. It launches mid-2019. With…