– By Caroline Falls – JAX Tyres has started rolling out a network of electric vehicle charging stations that customers and passers by can use to charge their vehicles for free. That’s what we call a win-win! The 86-store national JAX network launched its EV charger at its new Woolloongabba, South Brisbane store this month, […] Read more
When you transport dangerous goods, quality safety procedures are mandatory – both for the company and for drivers. Scott Corporation uses cutting-edge technology to fulfil that obligation. Most importantly, drivers have accepted safety programs because they have been consulted before programs are introduced and understand the benefits to them and their employer. No. of Staff: […] Read more
– By Marc Sibbald – Last week I attended a new vehicle launch held by IKEA. They made a bold commitment to use only electric vehicles for all of their operations and services by 2025; with the roll out starting immediately. It was fantastic to see the passion and complete business commitment to the environment […] Read more
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd (MMAL) will partner with one of Australia’s biggest construction and manufacturing companies, the Western Australia based BGC (Australia) Pty Ltd to supply about 540 vehicles over the coming years. Key to the contract was the launch of the new Mitsubishi Triton which will comprise about 65 per cent of BGC’s new […] Read more
Sofico, global provider of automotive finance, leasing and mobility management systems, has ended its 30thanniversary year with record results. The Belgium-based business saw record turnover of €34.7 million in 2018, up 16.4% on the €29.8 million of the previous year. With a total of 258 full-time employees and over 50 system implementations completed, its Miles […] Read more
– By Wayne Ellary, ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Commercial Fuels Marketing Manager – With so many disruptive, innovative changes taking place across the truck and bus industries in Australia and New Zealand today, it’s not really a surprise that diesel fuels have been left out of the conversation. Although one of the more standard (albeit, necessary) […] Read more
Firstly, fleets are valuable assets in their own right, and the cost of holding and operating a fleet can account for a significant part of an organisation’s budget. Secondly, the fleet can have a direct impact on operational effectiveness and service delivery. A fleet that is fit-for-purpose, safe and reliable supports effective operations and the […] Read more
Do your employees and line managers that think they are doing the right thing by leaving home at 5am when they go on regional trips? Do they think they are maximising their day by driving during the early morning and late evening. Do they think they will be valued more if they spend 9am to […] Read more
– By Caroline Falls (on location in Italy) – Running a fleet of cars, bikes, boats and beach paraphernalia in the idyllic Meditteranean holiday resort town of Porto San Paolo in Sardinia, Italy, may seem like a dream, but like any business it has issues to address. For BluDream Services, which rents more than 400 […] Read more
With his now famous move to the Renault F1® Team, Daniel Ricciardo brings some added star power to the fleet vehicle line-up at Renault Australia. Now that Daniel has made the move to Renault, Renault Australia is keen to challenge Australian fleet and novated lease buyers to also ‘Make the Move’ to Renault. “Everyone here […] Read more
Fleet Managers and people that drive company vehicles for work generally know the risks of using a phone while driving. So we need to help educate other members of the public where we can. In QLD, the Government is putting out the call for technology that prevents drivers from using mobile phones. Transport and Main Roads […] Read more
FAN It’s a little bit exciting for us that you — the creator of the 100 Best Fleets — will be addressing our conference. Are you excited? Why? TJ One reason is that I’ve travelled to five different continents and I think the Australian people are some of the nicest people I’ve ever met. I’m […] Read more
