Driver profiling and EV use helps cut fleet insurance costs
8 July 2024
Driver profiling is a key factor to helping fleets cut their insurance costs, according to fleet management specialist Mercia.
Rapid EVs pose risk issues for fleet managers
21 May 2024
A new generation of ‘rapid’ electric vehicles is creating potential fleet risk management and cost issues.
Should Fleets back wider use of 20mph limits?
16 January 2024
Management company says it’s a debate that is becoming less and less fact-based and more about politics. For that reason, politicians themselves may think twice before wider implementation in the
Is salary sacrifice a risk management blindspot?
29 November 2023
As the sal sac fleet expands quickly, you could lose control of it. Employees choosing sal sac might have come out of private cars, and so this is their first
Are you protecting your fleet against hi-tech thieves?
12 July 2023
This is an area of fleet management where driver buy-in is crucial but can be difficult to generate. For company car and van drivers, a car theft can be seen
Collision avoidance is top ADAS system for fleets
24 November 2022
Research from the latest Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer shows that when asked which was the most useful ADAS device fitted to company cars, the responses were collision avoidance (38%), automatic
Don’t let road tax text scam cost you your bank balance
17 March 2022
Scam messages warn the recipient that a road tax payment has failed and they could be fined up to £1,000 should they not update their bank details. If drivers enter
UK leads growth of commercial vehicle telematics
8 February 2018
The UK leads the growth of commercial vehicle telematics says a new report from Technavio on the expanding role of telematics up to 2022
Drive Software Solutions launches ODO fleet management for SMEs
19 January 2018
Drive Software Solutions launches ODO fleet management for SMEs providing a cost effective SaaS fleet management software package via the Oracle Cloud
Alphabet celebrates Scorecard success in Credit Excellence Awards
18 October 2017
ALPHABET celebrates its first success in the Credit Excellence Awards – winning the category of Risk, Data and Fraud Prevention in the 2017 awards for its innovative approach to Commercial
Improved data paves way for targeted driver training
18 October 2017
THE AVAILABILITY of improved data paves the way for targeted driver training, cutting collision risks and fleet costs, says Arval. As well as collision and damage information, data ranging from telematics
Grey Fleet Calculator assesses true cost of business journeys
2 June 2017
EUROPCAR UK has created a useful new Grey Fleet Calculator to give public and private sector employers an easy way to tackle the financial and employee risk burdens of staff using
ICFM to hold operational road risk management masterclass
17 May 2017
ICFM will be holding its second masterclass on operational road risk which will be free for both members and non-members. According to ICFM, occupational road risk management is good business
Jim Kirkwood appointed CEO at TTC Group
14 March 2017
JIM Kirkwood has been appointed as the new CEO of TTC Group, one of the UK’s leading road safety training organisations. With a track record of helping established firms develop and
Automated vehicles to be covered by single insurance model
15 February 2017
AUTOMATED vehicles will be covered by a single insurer model to cover victims covered by a crash when the automated – or autonomous – vehicle (AV) is in driverless mode.
Auto Windscreens fits VisionTrack telematics cameras
9 August 2016
STEPPING up its safety drive, Auto Windscreens fits VisionTrack VT2000 telematics cameras in its technicians’ vans for better incident management and to minimise risks. Russell Hall, fleet manager at the windscreen
Trakm8 Group acquires Roadsense Technology
8 August 2016
DORSET-based Trakm8 Group has acquired Roadsense Technology, a supplier of fleet telematics and safety products with customers of a single vehicle fleet to those with over 1,500 vehicles. Trakm8 said
IAFN awards BT Fleet Green Fleet Supplier title for 2016
20 July 2016
THE International Auto Finance Network (IAFN) has awarded BT Fleet the Green Fleet Supplier title for 2016. The awards ceremony took place at the Tower Bridge Hilton in London, following the IAFN
Venson FTA Van Excellence status renewed
19 July 2016
VENSON Automotive Solutions’ renewal of its FTA Van Excellence certification highlights its continued focus on staff safety while delivering the highest level of customer service. The certificate is based on the
JLR’s intelligent cars are ready for real-world UK road trials
13 July 2016
JLR research fleet for real-world UK tests New technology aims to reduce driver stress and help prevent accidents ‘Roadwork Assist’ will help steer drivers through roadworks and contraflows ‘Safe Pullaway’ will
