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The sales of electric cars have been on a steep uprise over the past few years, with a 180% increase in sales year on year. The governments initiative...

Reviewing your risk management process can save you both time and money. A risk management process is a way of identifying, evaluating and controlling...

With the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine and talks of social distancing restrictions easing, fleet businesses need to look at a post-pandemic...

Pre Covid-19, there was already an existing shortage of courier drivers, including Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) courier drivers. It's estimated that...

The reliance on delivery throughout the pandemic has bought to light the inefficiency in last mile delivery systems. Delivery complaints have trebled...

In a recent YouGov survey surprisingly 56% of company car drivers were found to be unaware of HMRC rules on reclaiming business mileage. It is not...

Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, not just because they are better for the environment but also because there are massive...

2020 has been a strange year, with the pandemic and various lockdowns your goals and targets for fleet management may not have been achievable. As...

Training your drivers on how to drive more efficiently has many benefits, including keeping your drivers and other road users safe. When managed...

The government has recently proposed new EPC regulations that will change the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, it's planned to take effect in...

Face masks are now compulsory across England when visiting shops and supermarkets and most enclosed spaces where social distances measures...

Coronavirus has meant we have all had to adjust to a new way of working, quickly. The lockdown has caused the temporary closures of most retail and...

The EU applied rules to help monitor and limit Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) driver usage and to make it safe for the drivers and other road users....

Professional Indemnity Insurance covers freelance contractors or consultants from complaints that can lead to disastrous consequences. If you offer...

If your business has been affected by fleet fraud, then you will know how costly it can be. Fleet fraud can impact many businesses, from those with as...

Grey fleet has always been a challenge to manage, especially as it is hard to track and monitor the usage of employee’s personal vehicle for...

Transportation costs can be a large part of Logistics companies’ budgets. Reviewing data can help you make cost-effective business decisions....

The current pandemic has seen the UK in lockdown since the end of March. Fleet managers had to adapt to a new way of working quickly to continue the...

Truck fleet management can be stressful, whether the fleet is large or small. From costs, to training and maintenance, there are many elements Fleet...

The recent lockdown has seen many office closures, and the 2m social distance restrictions have meant a lot of the UK is working from...

Image credit: Patrick Seidler Updated: 21/05/2020 Within the EU, rules on limiting commercial driver hours are thankfully in place and...

The UK has been in lockdown since the middle of March, which means staying at home and only travelling for essential shopping or to work if you...

Diesel Particle Filters (DPF's) are only used in diesel vehicles, their purpose is to collect the soot from the exhaust and prevent the harmful...

After quickly transforming into a global pandemic, Coronavirus (COVID-19), has caused complications to many businesses, not least the operations of...

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has shut down most of the country, and all non-essential businesses have either had to close or work from home....

Business Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are when two businesses become one entity, operating as the same company. M&As happen for several...

There are a number of things you need to consider when choosing the best fuel for your fleet. What are the vehicles used for (transporting...

A personal contract purchase is one of the most popular ways to finance a vehicle as it offers more flexibility and lower monthly instalments, making...

When maintaining a fleet of vehicles, heavy equipment that is used within a business can be capital-intensive. This is not just the initial cost of...

The pressure is on for businesses to make environmentally friendly choices to reduce the impact they have on carbon emissions. Companies are now...

Obtaining product liability insurance makes smart business sense. It can help to protect your business in the case of a claim. Despite covering your...

Ever since the turn of the 21st century, technology has accelerated at what feels like ever-increasing pace and 'industry 4.0' is no...

Every business will face a difficult client at some point during its lifetime. It can be hard to remain positive and behave professionally when being...

Whether your business fleet consists of a few vehicles or a few hundred, it’s essential to put provisions in place that ensures you’re...

As a company there are many reasons why you may not be keen on your employees using their own private vehicles for business use. These reasons can...

With digital advancements making it easier than ever for entrepreneurial self-starters to launch and market a business, 15% of the UK population is...

Astonishingly up to 80% of UK businesses and 75% of US businesses are currently underinsured, in fact a study from Aviva showed that 1 in 5 SMEs...

We might not be any closer to a resolution on when and how the UK will leave the EU, but as the uncertainty around Brexit endures, businesses are...

When running a business there are many insurance options that need consideration, from legal requirements such as employer’s liability insurance...

With the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) coming into force in central London on 8th April the clock is ticking. Business fleets can’t afford to...

It’s common knowledge amongst business owners that insurance can help to protect your company. But public liability insurance can often be a...

Every company strives for growth, whether that’s increased end of year profits, a bigger team, or moving its operations to larger premises....

In an age where consumers are increasingly turning online for advice we take a look at the benefits and cost savings to be gained by using the expert...

Having one of your fleet vehicles off the road could be affecting your bottom line. It’s not just the cost of maintaining your vehicle with the...

A new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) has been introduced to test new cars more accurately on fuel consumption and emission...

Hiring an employee is an exciting and natural evolution in any business. And it may be something to think about if your workload is becoming too much...

When you operate a fleet-based business your vehicles and your drivers are an essential asset. They keep customer orders fulfilled, get goods from A...

The traditional model of vehicle ownership is evolving. With the trend moving from ownership to usership mobility services, many companies are...

With the increased shortage of rain properties are currently at a heightened risk of subsidence, particularly those in Central and South East of...

High Net Worth Insurance is designed to protect the structure and contents of a property usually with a value in excess of £750,000. The...

In the automotive sector cybersecurity threats are increasingly more complex and with the integration of connectivity the risk to fleets brings the...

Determining whether to lease or buy your business fleet vehicles is a decision which will largely be dependant on the type of business you are...

Today’s telematic systems can collate a surprising amount of crucial data and insight which can be utilised productively to sustain the...

As a fleet manager the condition of your vehicles tyres will massively affect overall performance and safety. The effect of worn tyres can be anything...

Rent to Rent schemes have taken over the letting market over the years by offering landlord’s a guaranteed rent for a given period whilst they...

As ADAS technology and additional in-car connectivity advancements become part of mainstream fleet requirements we question if all this additional...

As we approach 2050, moving towards ultra-low emission energy becomes more and more important for business fleets. Ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs)...

When your Light Commercial Vehicles LCVs are off the road for longer the fees for replacement hire vehicles, loss of potential earnings and impact on...

From Monday 5th March this year, the DVSA has announced that lorry bus and coach drivers who drive tired will be fined for every time they have done...

1.    Deciding how much professional indemnity cover you need This is a common issue. Ultimately, it depends on your business,...

On May 25th this year we will see the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) across the UK and Europe which aims to improve...

Growing your fleet and business by adding more drivers and more vehicles to the equation can be an expensive process. Plus, in times of...

Following the introduction of the Insurance Act 2015, if you are in business and your insurance policy is governed by the laws of England and Wales,...

As we rapidly move towards 2018 it is worth taking a round up of where we are and where your fleet management focus should be moving forward....

More than one in every two businesses in the UK are based from home yet up to 60% of those are not insured correctly as standard homeowner policies to...

Flooding is becoming increasingly more common in the UK, and the costs involved for a business can unfortunately be catastrophic. With the rises in...

Fleet driver training should be an integral component of a fleet management programme. The aim of the training is to reduce risks as well as lowering...

The usage of business fuel card services in the fleet industry has grown massively in the past few years. Unfortunately, in conjunction with this,...

There are many things to think about as a fleet manager, from choosing your fleet vehicles, whether you should be leasing or buying, maintenance,...

The changes to the Ogden discount rate back in March have had a major impact on the insurance industry. The Ogden Rate is used by the legal profession...

With large companies such as Amazon and UPS already considering the use of drone delivery technology, particularly for last-mile logistics, it is a...

Underinsurance in the SME market remains a big issue, especially in the wake of the recent revisions to the Ogden tables. In addition to business...

In the UK, burglary rates of vans have risen by more than two thirds in the past two years, from 14,063 in 2014-2015 to 22,749 in 2016-2017. This...

Landlord Insurance is designed to protect you, your property and your tenants. A conventional home insurance policy will not cover you for rental...

Whilst most organisations are protected through public liability and other insurances, the individuals working within the company are not protected....

There are many different body types of business van available, each of which may prove more or less suitable for different purposes and industries....

Mobility as a Service could be coming to a City near you, offering your business the ability to choose the most cost-effective travel...

The Ogden Rate, which was adjusted in February from 2.5% to 0.75%, following the sustained period of low interest rates, has been under weeks of...

Licence checks are set to become even easier in 2018 for Fleet Managers and businesses in general. The DVLA released plans earlier in the year to...

Advanced Driver Assistance systems, when managed correctly, can significantly improve driver safety. Whilst technology cannot ever be completely...

If you are taking on a self-build, renovation or conversion project, then you will find that most standard home insurance policies won’t cover...

On April 1st 2018 new rules will come into place in England and Wales making it illegal for rented properties to fall below a new Minimum Energy...

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has recently been urging the Government to introduce a nationwide diesel scrappage scheme for cars and vans. In a bid to...

After vehicle depreciation, fuel spend is one of the largest fleet expenses which is why it is important to understand all the ways you can help to...

TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems) work to notify drivers to a variance in tyre pressure and allow the opportunity to rectify the situation...

Ogden Tables are a set of statistical tables that are used to calculate compensation in Court for personal injury and fatal accidents. The...

As from 1st March drivers caught using handheld mobile phones will face much tougher penalties. Due to concerns on lack of prosecutions and...

Many new and evolving technologies in fleet today could dramatically change the way fleets operate in the future and how flexible motor fleet...

Cyber criminals are out there searching for valuable data from businesses like your own such as credit card numbers, bank account information, email...

Challenges for Fleet Managers continue to rise as the years go by. Stay ahead of the game with an insight into some of the key trends that will be...

In the evolving world that we live in we are forever having to try and keep one step ahead of vehicle crime. We are used to scam telephone calls...

Big Data is a topic gaining much coverage and impacts every aspect of our daily lives, including fleet management. By the pure nature of fleets, from...

When you are considering a fleet car lease, one of the main things to stay on top of is making sure the vehicles are returned in the best condition...

Drink-driving and Christmas Parties As the party season has already begun it is important for fleet managers to be aware of the increased risk of...

With the IAM RoadSmart’s Safety Culture Survey recently being updated for 2016, it is clear to see from the results that the reinforcement of...

Whilst risk management played a role in business prior to the financial crisis of 2007-2008, it didn’t have quite so much of a major importance...

As part of managing your commercial fleet it’s important to ensure that you always have the right vehicles at your disposal. This can include...

In addition to managing your fleet in terms of servicing, maintenance, safety, routing of vehicles and managing fleet insurance, it's important to...

Unfortunately the frequency and severity of fleet crashes is continuing to grow and with that the enforcement of safe driving policies becomes a...

Everyone knows the dangers of using a mobile phone whilst driving, but eating and drinking behind the wheel can cause just as much distraction...