Eco-driving refers to driving in a way that is economical, environmentally friendly and safe. The idea has gained popularity in the past ten years, and is now a real concern for businesses. For those companies that use industrial vehicles, this comes with a need to train drivers. Focus.
Macfarlane Packaging announces the addition of five new electric vehicles (EVs) to its commercial delivery fleet. As part of Macfarlane Group’s ongoing investment in its carbon reduction strategy, the move will see one 16-tonne EV articulated truck and four 3.5-tonne EV Luton vans take to the road.
Scotland’s largest commercial laundry and textile rental company, Fishers, has turned to Fraikin for support across its entire commercial vehicle fleet, managing 60 rigid trucks previously supplied via another provider.
Now the norm for urban mini-markets and food businesses, night deliveries free up the streets during the day. Driving during the night with low-traffic helps with emissions pollution, but in these quieter hours then noise pollution becomes more noticeable. There are several measures that can reduce this noise pollution.
As European standards become increasingly stringent, environmental pressure is pushing haulage companies to make their heavy goods vehicle (HGV) fleets more environmentally friendly. Faced with an uneven European electric charging network and the limited battery life of vehicles that often travel long distances, is electric power the ideal alternative ?
Commercial fleet services provider, Fraikin, has appointed Regan Greeff as its new Technology Solutions Manager, a role dedicated to educating and guiding its customers through the evolving world of connected fleet management.
The delivery times for light commercial vehicles and vans are suffering, not just from the difficulties shared by the auto industry as a whole, but from specific constraints as well. They are partially explained by the very high degree of industrial pooling achieved by the vehicle category. Fraikin takes stock of the light commercial vehicle market.
All these factors are likely to increase road risks. Drivers who have consumed alcohol are 17.8 times more likely to cause a fatal accident*. Nearly 30% of accidents are thought to be caused by fatigue, while some medicines can also represent a serious danger. Limiting anything that causes the loss of attention is therefore essential.
Although their business is often subject to economic contexts or seasonality, retail companies must always respect the quality and timeliness of their deliveries. In this context, how can you make your vehicle fleet more flexible? What are the solutions for staying flexible and adapting to all scenarios?