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Rules needed on excessive tolling, says FTA

25/05/2012 08:48:45

As Spaghetti Junction turned 40 on 24 May, the Freight Transport Association said that the level of tolls on any new, privately built parts of the roads infrastructure should be restricted.

Telematics industry descends on London for two-day conference

20/04/2012 09:46:23

The telematics industry will take centre stage at the Insurance Telematics Europe 2012 Conference on May 9-10 in London.

Fleet managers fall foul of traditional fleet management methods, survey suggests

20/04/2012 09:44:11

A recent survey of 40 senior fleet managers from a range of corporate, government and not-for-profit organisations has revealed that 80% have experienced ‘negative consequences’ whilst relying upon traditional, out-dated methods of fleet management.

Easi-Drive launches new staff reward scheme

20/04/2012 09:37:21

Employees at accident management company Easi-Drive are benefitting from a newly launched rewards scheme, which includes a subsidised car leasing scheme.

Enterprise opens two new branches in Kent

20/04/2012 09:31:14

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has recently opened a new location in Gillingham and a second new branch in Sittingbourne, Kent, further expanding its branch network.

Charging Solutions wins backing for Northern Ireland EV project

20/04/2012 09:21:27

UK-based Charging Solutions has been named as an approved supplier of electric vehicle charge points for a £500,000 project in Northern Ireland.

B&W enters the telematics market

20/04/2012 09:04:19

B&W Software Enterprises, based in Belfast and London, has entered the telematics market with its Drive-Pro product for insurance companies.

Sainsbury’s achieves Van Excellence accreditation

20/04/2012 08:57:18

Sainsbury’s has successfully achieved accreditation to the Van Excellence scheme, managed by the Freight Transport Association (FTA).

Hyundai secures major fleet deal with Enterprise

19/04/2012 10:12:01

Hyundai has secured a significant fleet conquest deal following after winning an order to supply 500 new cars to Enterprise, one of the UK’s largest providers of maintenance and front-line services to the public sector and utility industry.

HSBC and Mondial Assistance UK renew partnership

19/04/2012 10:02:43

After three years of providing roadside assistance to HSBC customers, Mondial Assistance UK has renewed its partnership with one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world.

INSIGHT: Report suggests a bleak future for electric vans

19/04/2012 09:54:07

A report commissioned by the Department for Transport has given a pessimistic view of the future of electric vans in the UK.

DHL renews partnership with Ford to manage fleet demonstrator programme

19/04/2012 09:37:01

Inside Track, DHL Supply Chain’s automotive marketing and event support arm, has renewed its partnership with Ford to manage its fleet demonstrator programme.

Carlisle MP opens Autogas LPG outlet

19/04/2012 09:28:47

Carlisle MP John Stevenson joined staff from Autogas Limited to open an LPG outlet at Shell Carlisle North within Todhills Services on the M6 in Cumbria.

Aston Barclay names first Leeds sales date

19/04/2012 09:21:22

Aston Barclay Group has named the date which its auctioneers’ gavel will first fall at its newly acquired site in Leeds – beginning the next chapter in the company’s 27 year history.


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