Fleet operators should be aware that the government has legislated that, from 1st April 2022, gasoil, otherwise known as red or rebated diesel, will no longer be permissible for many types of vehicles and plant machinery in the UK. As a guideline, the following will still be permitted to use red diesel: Farmers will be […]
Following the endless queues at the pumps in the recent fuel crisis, many businesses who rely on a fleet are still feeling the backlash. Merridale have noticed a significant increase of enquiries about above ground storage tanks from fleet operators looking to avoid such problems in the future. Merridale can specify, source, and supply storage […]
A nationwide leader in fresh produce wholesale has recently highlighted Merridale’s reliability after they upgraded their fuelling system to a Merridale MX-P twin, a heavy-duty ATEX-certified fuel pump. FreshDirect have been sourcing and delivering the best quality fruit and vegetables for over 50 years, from their depots in Bicester, Dagenham, Wigan, and Corby. With a […]
Buffaload Logistics have recently upgraded their fuel management system as they continue to improve their carbon footprint. The award-winning chilled distribution company based in Cambridgeshire, with depots in Avonmouth, Crewe, and Skelmersdale, have used Merridale fuel management systems since their first Auditor GX was installed in 2012. With this upgrade, they now use Merridale’s MX-M, […]
For some companies and their employees, the term ‘health & safety’ is often considered boring, tedious, and pedantic. However, at Merridale it’s something they see as a major part of their pursuit of excellence. The Wolverhampton-based commercial fuelling manufacturers have recently been approved under the SafeContractor scheme for the fifth year running. The scheme, ran […]
Fuel is the driving force behind every business that operates a fleet of vehicles and for most it will be within their top three operational costs. With the cost of fuel being an ever-increasing concern, it is essential to have a well-proven data reporting system in place to monitor fuel usage and give the fleet […]
Merridale customers can access a suite of online ‘how-to’ videos through the ‘guides’ section of their website, which will assist you through the most common queries relating to the equipment or software. These queries include ‘how do I add a new driver?’ and ‘how do I reconfigure a data key?’ with more videos to be […]
A leading Yorkshire-based civil engineering company have credited Merridale’s fuel management system for its functionality when reflecting on their transition to digital reporting. K Rouse Civil Engineers Ltd, who operate across the UK from their Leeds base, have been using Merridale’s equipment and software since upgrading their systems earlier in the year. Before this, they […]
Since diesel was reclassified as a flammable liquid in June 2015, all fuelling equipment must meet strict standards and comply with EU regulations. Although nothing changed about diesel, the definition of a flammable liquid altered by changing the flashpoint of liquids covered by DSEAR to between 21 and 60ºC, previously 21 to 55ºC. Diesel is […]
Following a spike in third-party companies canvassing fleet operators who use Merridale pumps and fuel management systems, Merridale have found it necessary to highlight the potential risks involved when dealing with unauthorised maintenance service providers. As the manufacturer, rather than just a distributor, you can rest assured that Merridale has a total commitment to the […]
