NRG Fleet Services saw a 30.55% reduction in accidents in 2019 compared to 2018, with 2020 on track for a further 42.85% reduction on 2019, writes Ian Woodfinden.
Month: June 2020
Dennis Eagle eCollect RCV goes into production
An integrated electric RCV, the eCollect, has just been launched by Dennis Eagle, offering the dual benefits of zero emissions and the one-stop-shop convenience of a vehicle tried, trusted and produced by an original equipment manufacturer.
£two billion package to boost cycling and walk sparks safety equipment fears
Drivers and fleet managers must invest in life-saving road safety technology because of a plan to grow the number of cyclists and pedestrians, a leading safety campaigner warns.
Electra Commercial Vehicles announces Battery Passport partnership with Codesmith Technology
Electra Commercial Vehicles has announced it has signed up to the Battery Passport service, which will roll out on all of the company’s vehicles as they come off the production line. Battery Passport will enable vehicle owners to understand their batteries better and provide a pathway for those batteries to be sold into the second-life market when they reach the end of their vehicle life.
Finance opportunity for cash-strapped deals
OWL partner and video telematics provider, SmartWitness, has launched a new finance deal for fleet customers which includes hardware, software, and installation at a fixed rate per month with no down payment.
Fleet Vision International and OWL join forces
OWL is delighted to have appointed Fleet Vision International as our newly launched media partner. From now on, we have a dedicated magazine to highlight innovation within our community as well as stimulate debate and promote better standards and co-operation in our industries.
Non-emergency ambulance provider Falck chooses MAN TGE for their Patient Transport Service (PTS) function
International Ambulance and Healthcare provider Falck has just improved its UK Patient Transport Service function with the arrival of a fleet of New MAN TGE Ambulances.
Immersive interactive training included within the FORS Standard
FORS members and training providers can now apply to have an immersive interactive training course approved by FORS. The organisation implemented this to help FORS members meet the HGV and van driver work-related road risk (WRRR) requirement as stipulated in the FORS Standard at Silver level.
Smart cleansing management
When Cardiff awarded a tender for a new sweeper fleet on contract hire, the council discovered how close collaboration between suppliers and the implementation of intelligent telematics could deliver vital economies and help the City become a model of best practice.
FORS restarts on-site audits following Covid-19 halt
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has announced that it will recommence on-site Bronze auditing for members based in England, following a break in light of Covid-19 restrictions.