Business profiles - Page 11

In an industry beset with skills shortages, Countryside sees company cars as powerful weapons in gaining and retaining top people.

Matt de Prez gives insight on how TfL's Safe Urban Driving course has got 20,000 commercial vehicle drivers onto pushbikes and swap eight wheels for two.

In the July edition of Fleet Spotlight, Acute Ambulance and Medical Services reveal to John Maslen how a safety-first focus benefits patients and vehicles.

Stephen Briers talks to Zenith's chief executive Tim Buchan about its new shareholder Bridgepoint and a new growth strategy.

Chargemaster uses electric vehicles on its own fleet to prove to companies that plug-in cars make good business sense, John Maslen discovers.

Kwik Fit fleet sales director outlines the strategy as the company develops from tyres-only to a more comprehensive SMR service.

New ideas and fresh thinking are top priorities at delivery giant Hermes as it tackles the challenges of adapting to a low-carbon future where access to cities could be limited, John Maslen reports.

The London Borough of Hackney is introducing more electric vehicles and using biofuels in other vehicles... there is little this council won’t try in bid to help the environment.

Higher cost of raw materials and post-Brexit dip in exchange rates have helped overcome prejudices and regenerate interest in remoulded truck tyres, John Lewis discovers.

Renault will launch integrated fleet management and predictive maintenance services this year and is continually evaluating its electric offering to stay ahead of the curve in the LCV market, Liam Campbell discovers.

French-based company Europcar is no longer content with simple car hire. Now it is setting its sights on being major player in ‘new mobility’.

Charlie Wren discusses how a safe-driving fleet focus fuelled by the introduction of telematics has helped cut collisions and protect residual values.

The Fleet News Awards 'best plug-in car 1-50g/km' winner was the BMW i3 range extender.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks MD Mike Belk says long-term prospects are good in wake of 2016 dip in registrations

After four years in his role as chief executive of the BVRLA, Gerry Keaney delivers a frank assessment of association progress.

The salary sacrifice changes have had little impact on Leicester City Council’s scheme who see the changes and omission of ULEVs as an opportunity.

Fleet team is ‘passionate’ about making the roads safer for everyone by working with its supply chain

Hyundai’s investment in alternative fuel R&D has produced a double award-winner for environmental excellence.

The reference is an informal one but the business of ensuring total end-user satisfaction is serious for leading fleet dealer

David Hosking explains his journey to become CEO of Tusker.

Fringe player Suzuki is seeking to go mainstream in fleet. It’s a big change from its position a decade ago, so what prompted the move, asks Stephen Briers

All in-house, partial-outsourcing or totally outsourced – David King brought the three together to create one way of working, reports Sarah Tooze

Innovation and collaboration help to make utility company’s fleet safer, greener and more efficient

Video review service flags areas of concern so fleets can focus solely on implementing solutions

UK boss Carl zu Dohna wants ‘customers for life’ by better understanding fleets’ businesses and offering bespoke solutions to maximise their van usage and minimise downtime

Nigel Grainger was compelled to act when presented with a home-to-school transport challenge. It’s just one of his many new initiatives, reports Andrew Ryan

New product launches in 2017 will plug some of the gaps in the carmaker’s offering with special emphasis on SUVs

Volvo takes retail-ready cars off the end of the production line then adapts them to needs of police forces in UK and worldwide. Andrew Brady reports

Plugging the gap in its offering means fleet customers are drawn to the carmaker’s wider-reaching portfolio

New service, maintenance and repair proposition for third party fleets looks likely to shake up SMR sector after successful pilot. Stephen Briers reports

Close to half of the 100-plus vehicles being introduced at Portsmouth Naval Base will be plug-in vans. Christopher Smith finds out why

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

Manufacturer won’t hit a registrations number ‘at any cost’ so batch deals avoided and no pushing cars into daily rentals. Andrew Ryan reports

Farmdrop operates an all-electric fleet which suits its environmental ethos and saves money, but it has had to overcome challenges. Sarah Tooze reports

It has only sold one electric van to date, but Iveco is so confident EVs are the future that it has appointed Martin Flach to the new position

Edam Group has ambitious plans to double in size over the next three years and its dedicated fleet team is just the start. Andrew Ryan reports

Exchanging views and ideas with her fleet peers helps keep Ann-Marie Dunbar ahead of change. “It’s a fast-paced industry,” she tells Stephen Briers

How the merger of Environment Agency for Wales, Forestry Commission for Wales and Countryside Council for Wales in 2013 brought efficiencies and is already saving the vehicle fleet almost £1 million. John Maslen reports

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

Major fleet management player bids to raise profile as it seeks to hit growth targets. Stephen Briers reports