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Image credit: Patrick Seidler Updated: 13/07/2018 Within the EU, rules on limiting commercial driver hours are thankfully in place and...

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...

With up to 90% of road accidents being caused by driver error an increase in autonomous technology shows huge potential for reducing accidents as we...

In addition to managing costs for your company Fleet Insurance, fuel, and maintenance it is important to be on top of tax implications. To ensure that...

The new Advisory Fuel Rates for reimbursing company car drivers (or for them repaying their private travel fuel costs) need to be adhered to by 1st...

Safety is a major concern in fleet management which is why it is important to load your vehicles correctly, in particular HGV’s carrying...

Is it time to do more about your grey fleet? In a recent report by the Energy Saving Trust, which was commissioned by the BVRLA, the true scale of...

Business Interruption Insurance is required in addition to standard business insurance cover and protects your loss of earnings and additional...

Installation of a dash cam helps to provide video evidence of a vehicle accident, including the details on the speed the vehicle was travelling at the...

The government issued a salary sacrifice consultation period on 10th August which will run until 19th October, whereby they will be exploring the...

The rear-end collision is the most frequent type of crash involving vehicles, with Admiral confirming there are around 420,000 rear end crashes over a...

If your property consists of either a full or partial flat roof then you will be well aware of the need for continued maintenance in order to prolong...

In order to maximise the availability and safety of your fleet vehicles preventative maintenance services must be performed on a scheduled basis....

A fleet safety program establishes the policies and procedures that are needed to help ensure a safe work environment for employees. It can also help...

Unfortunately the warmer weather that summer hopefully brings tends to mean that motorists are driving further, faster and in more heavily loaded...

With the Government placing more pressure on businesses to reduce their overall CO2 emissions, are Electric Vehicles or Hybrids a good choice for your...

Within Fleet Management you can encounter different challenges each day. One of the main pressures is to continuously improve efficiencies and...

Well, essentially nothing... Professional Indemnity and Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance are one in the same thing. Different industries...

High Net Worth properties tend to be at much higher risk of under-insurance than standard homes. In fact it has been estimated that 70-80% of HNW...

There are many simple mistakes that Landlords can make when renting their property, here are a few of the main traps to avoid. Not carrying out...

Fleet vehicle care is not just about keeping the vehicle maintained under the hood, but also about the outside and the cabin area and maintaining a...

Keeping your fleet driver’s safe is a key priority for Fleet Managers. There are a number of alarming statistics supporting why you need to...

1 - Improves cash flow Purchasing fleet vehicles ties up your company’s financial resources from the high initial outlay, whereas Contract...

Why you need Employer's Liability Insurance There are a number of alarming statistics on how many people in the UK are currently suffering...

Next month will see six European truck manufacturers taking platoons of semi-automated trucks to Europe in a cross border challenge to raise awareness...

Over the past 20 years tyres have become much wider and have a greater diameter, bringing with it a significant impact on weight and space required...

Reliability has now become a top consideration in purchasing fleet vehicles as opposed to the usual exterior and interior styling considerations which...

After more than 10 years of review, the Financial Accounting Standards Board released their Accounting Standards Update to accommodate a “New...

AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking) is considered a life-saving technology that has been shown in studies to reduce the likelihood of a front-to-rear...

The largest and most dangerous growing form of distracted driving is unfortunately the use of a mobile device to text whilst driving. Studies have...

Due to shifting patterns in work habits, where people are either working longer hours and commuting further or choosing to work shift patterns to fit...

With the recent recruitment of additional experienced specialists in Fleet Insurance for the South, Bluedrop Services are now able to offer localised...

A re-structuring in the insurance group rating system for Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV’s) will come into place in January 2016. The current...

As a Fleet Manager employing drivers of HGV’s or LGVs you will need to provide policies, procedures and training on handling the vehicles...

Travelling to and from first and last appointments should be regarded as working time for workers without a fixed office. A recent case has given...

As an employer of HGV drivers there are some rules that you need to abide by for driver’s hours and rest periods. A failure to comply with these...

Going green is a goal of many companies and the bid to reduce your carbon footprint is starting to heavily influence the decisions of fleet managers....

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...

Many businesses will have a number of employees each driving thousands of miles a year for business purposes. In fact, as an employee who is...

HMO property (Houses in Multiple Occupation) is an attractive and profitable proposition for landlords as they are those properties that are let to a...

Whole-life costs include the cost of running and servicing a vehicle over its replacement cycle and offer the best estimate of real costs to your...

Out of a number of companies surveyed it is unfortunately clear that many are failing to meet their duty of care responsibilities for business fleet...

Whether it is a customer, supplier, or employee in question a slip or fall in or outside your business premises could be very costly to your business...

Planned or unplanned vehicle downtime remains one of the most frustrating aspects of fleet maintenance and management. Whether it is due to an...

With 60% of new businesses started from home due to reduced overheads and increasing numbers run via ebay, it is important to be aware that your...

Employers’ liability insurance is ultimately required to protect employees. It ensures that you can have compensation available to them should...

When you are looking to set up your home buildings and contents insurance it is important to take the time to sit down and put together a clear...

In April this year a revised speed limit was set for HGVs over 7.5 tonnes in England and Wales. On single carriage roads the limit has increased from...

The new drug driving law introduced on 2nd March 2015 now allows the conviction of drivers under the influence of both illegal and legal drugs in...

Check what alterations or repairs may need consent or you could be up for prosecution In order to carry out any development or refurbishment...

There can be many dangers on the road, but aggressive driving is one that can be hard to police against. Many of us have experienced times of anger...