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

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....

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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....

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,...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

As April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, we put together some sound advice on how to prevent distracted driving within your fleet for Business...

One thing that often gets overlooked in small business trying to rationalise and downsize is determining the most cost-effective commercial fleet...

A grey fleet consists of employee-owned vehicles used for business purposes and then reimbursed on a pence per mile basis. It is thought that there...

A salary sacrifice car scheme can be a huge benefit to both the employer and the employee. It is seen an employee benefit, which in many cases helps...

When a driver leaves a vehicle’s engine running without actually moving it is known as idling and can waste millions of litres of fuel each...

Fleet managers are constantly looking for ways to drive down costs and one way to do this successfully is to introduce using company fuel cards within...

Fleet technology has a huge role to play in the taxi industry and by 2019 ABI research has reported that global penetration of taxis fitted with...