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DTM announces appointment of new Chair

Specialist tyre management provider DTM today announces the appointment of David Brennan as its new Chair. David joins DTM’s board with extensive experience in senior roles within the UK fleet sector,...

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NEW INVESTMENT FOR DTM

We are delighted to announce that DTM has secured new investment from Caledonia Investments PLC (“Caledonia”).   Caledonia are a highly regarded UK-based business, with a track record of creating...

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DTM Awarded Best Management Team

Our team were delighted to receive the award for Best Management Team North East & North West, at the BVCA’s (British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association) Vision 2024 Annual Awards cere...

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Proud to support Zambia

In association with Transaid, DTM are proud to have donated a bicycle ambulance to help save lives in Zambia, through safe, sustainable transportation. Started over 25 years ago, Transaid’s work has t...

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Sustainability Recognition for DTM team

A team from DTM were delighted to collect the award for ‘Most Sustainable Fleet Management Department 2024′ at Fleet Vision International’s annual awards dinner at The Guildhall London on Thursday 11t...

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DTM’s 20 years of experience and knowledge

May 2024 saw DTM’s celebration of 20 years in the tyre industry. In May 2004, Steve Richardson took his 27-year career in the tyre industry to a new level, by setting up DTM. Determined to make a succ...

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Renewing our ISO Certifications

Following three days of external Audits carried out by Alcumus ISOQAR, DTM have been re-certified for ISO 9001:2015 Quality, 14001:2015 Environment, 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety. No Non...

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Qualifying in Carbon Literacy

DTM are fully committed to an ESG strategy to reduce our industry’s impact on the environment, and reducing our own and our customers’ carbon footprint is a crucial element of this strategy, and is ...

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Our team’s volunteering activities in Scotland

Yesterday, five members of the DTM team completed a day’s volunteering for the Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust, clearing cycleways and verges of an invasive Himalayan balsam, and tidying pat...

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Proud to have achieved SafeContractor accreditation

DTM are proud to have been awarded accreditation from Alcumus SafeContractor,for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace. Alcumus SafeContractor is a UK leading accreditation scheme...

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Mobilising our expert Fleet Audit Team 5th July 2023

Today we further strengthen our proactive approach to tyre management, with the mobilisation of our expert team of tyre inspectors, as they begin their monthly visits to our customers’ premises across...

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Pioneering a technology-led, environmentally considerate approach to tyre management

We are proud to say that DTM’s customers have been telling us for some while that we provide market-leading tyre management services, primarily due to our expertise, people, network coverage, reportin...

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Introducing our Customer Service Centre leadership team

At DTM we are continually looking for ways to improve the service our customers receive, and we are excited for the progress that is to come in the Customer Service Centre (CSC) under our new leader...

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DTM’s Founder and Chairman, Steve Richardson retires after 45 years in the tyre industry

Our customers frequently tell us that our standout qualities in this highly competitive industry are our fantastic team with integrity and a real commitment to doing a great job.  This culture wa...

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Proud to be named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service (CCS)

We are proud and delighted that DTM have been named as a supplier of Lot 2 RM6142 ‘supply of tyres, glass and fast fit solutions’, on Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) agreement. Our team have over 10 ...

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DTM Acquire TyreWatch, Further Strengthening Market-Leading Tyre Management Solution

We are delighted to announce DTM’s acquisition of TyreWatch, market leaders in real-time tyre monitoring technology for HGV and PSV fleets across Europe, since 2015. The addition of TyreWatch and Trai...

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Brand refresh showcases DTM’s unique approach

Armed with insight from talking to our customers, suppliers and colleagues, our marketing agency have created a new design style to highlight our approach and the benefits it brings to our customers. ...

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Business Update – Covid-19 Guidance

During the Covid-19 pandemic, DTM have adopted a heightened, pro-active approach to the safety of our colleagues, suppliers, and customers whilst always following the current government advice. This p...

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DTM appoints John Matthews as Managing Director

NRG Fleet Services is thrilled to announce the appointment of John Matthews to the role of Managing Director in the Direct Tyre Management (DTM) business. John will start his new role on 1 J...

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update to Customers

Dear Customer, In the light of current developments regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19), NRG has taken a series of measures to ensure ongoing service continuity for our customers. NRG has taken addit...

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Electra Ride & Drive Experience 18th – 20th September

Electra Commercial Vehicles are showcasing an Electric Fridge, 18 tonne rigid vehicle, a first of it’s kind that is a collaboration between Electra’s world class latest technology and Iveco/Guest Truc...

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ADC Trucks Partner with Riverside Truck Rental

ADC Trucks is proud to announce a new partnership with Riverside Truck Rental who are part of the NRG Fleet Services Group. ADC Trucks are the UK & Ireland supplier for DE BUF concrete mixers as w...

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ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management

On 20th May 2019, NRG Fleet Services Ltd, including Riverside Truck Rental and Direct Tyre Management Ltd, achieved certification to this international standard. This is an industry first and as such ...

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NRG featured in Sunday Times BDO Profit Track 100 “Ones to Watch” 2019

NRG Fleet Services are delighted to confirm that we will be featured as one of ten ‘Ones to Watch’ in the 20th annual Sunday Times BDO Profit Track 100. The ‘Ones to Watch’ Sunday Times BDO Profi...

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RTR accepted onto the Department of Transport, UK Rental Vehicle Security Scheme (RVSS)

In December 2018, the Department of Transport (DfT) introduced the UK Rental Vehicle Security Scheme (RVSS), including a Code of Practice (CoP) and Supporting Guidance. In January 2019, as a responsib...

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Electra – Green Fleet Awards Winner 2018!

NRG are exceptionally proud of our strategic partner  Electra who recently received this award.  It was presented to the organisation that has introduced new technology, practice or method t...

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IRTE Workshop Accreditation

February saw all workshops gain IRTE Workshop Accreditation which provides an independent, best practice review of workshop procedures and set up. It involves an audit by an IRTE – accredited FTA audi...

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Travis Perkins – Tyre Contract

The Travis Perkins Group is a widely recognised brand with some 1900+ locations nationally and a fleet in excess of 4000 vehicles. They are no stranger to RTR for vehicle hire, however this has now ex...

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Wear it Pink day

NRG proudly participated in the recent ‘Wear it Pink Day’ to raise valuable funds for breast cancer research. Not only did the staff get to wear pink (if they wanted too), eat cake and drink tea, but ...

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Urbaser partners with RTR

One of RTR’s largest contract hire wins this year has been undertaken with Urbaser North and East Herts. Urbaser won the refuse contract for North Herts and East Herts Councils and then tendered for t...

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Cyber Essentials

Following a year of hard work, NRG is proud to have gained their Cyber Essentials Accreditation. Cyber Essentials is a Government-backed, industry-supported scheme to help organisations protect them...

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FloGas

The Flogas tyre deal started on 1st October and is a 3 year deal. DTM will be looking after over 500 vehicles across 54 depot locations all over the UK. Rebecca McKevitt account manager for this contr...