The correlation between fuel usage and carbon footprint is well understood and fleet operators understand the need to manage fuel usage to avoid waste. They are using management reporting systems such as Merridale FuelWorks, to fulfil this requirement by focussing on vehicle fuel performance. Ongoing development by Merridale has further enhanced these tools to enable […]
Following a thorough review of the operational requirements for fleet management within the commercial sector, Merridale has introduced a new and improved, inspection and calibration service plan for depot fuelling facilities. “Called Merridale Protect™, this new service has been designed to provide the information required by operators to complete their compliance documentation. This is important […]
“Next to wages, fuel consumption is the largest on-cost for all transport operators,” says Merridale sales director, Stephen Hannan. “We can all relate to the well-worn management adage – if you can’t measure it you can’t control it.” Installing top quality refuelling equipment with all the necessary stock management tools in place is a good […]
Fuel theft is an on-going problem for the road transport and haulage sector. One way the crime can manifest is as theft from individual vehicle fuel tanks, either by employees or from vehicles parked up at remote locations. More recently however, the problem has escalated, with large thefts being made directly from depot bulk-storage tanks. […]
The introduction of the MX Series of diesel pumps and stock management equipment underscores Merridale’s on-going commitment to quality engineering and exceptional long service life durability. Merridale will be presenting four new products. The MX-P diesel/gasoil pump and the MX-I, which is an Integral diesel/gasoil pump with built in fuel management. The MX -P DEF […]
As-a-result of ever more stringent emissions regulations, another wet stock product - the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) additive – more commonly known as AdBlue - has become a standard requirement for commercial vehicle depot fuelling facilities. “From initial installations, involving a separate storage and dispensing package, we are now seeing leading fleet operators wishing to […]
Merridale Ltd has now fully launched the new Merridale MX Series depot fuelling equipment that brings together exceptional build quality, stainless steel enclosures, state-of-the–art electronics and communications technologies. Designed to meet the requirements of transport fleet operators who want precise fuel management and long-term durability, the Merridale MX Series covers all the hardware options needed […]
The latest addition to the MX Series of depot fuelling equipment is the MX-M fuel management system. This is a fully weather proof stand-alone unit that can control access for up to four fuel pumps - or any other form of pump/dispensers, that have electronic pulse outputs. The MX-M is in effect the fuelling point […]
Representing the transition to high quality stainless steel enclosures, the Merridale MX Series, depot fuelling equipment, received a positive reception on its launch at the 2017 Commercial Vehicle Show. “Generally recognised as the go-to event for anyone involved in the transport, logistics and associated equipment manufacturers, the CV show provides the opportunity to meet old […]
The latest step in the development of commercial fleet fuel management systems has been the introduction of alternative methods for obtaining vehicle mileage data. Vehicle mileage is an essential input for calculating economy performance (mpg or L/100Km). The analysis can be based on any nominated period, such as weekly or monthly. Traditionally, this data has […]
