Fleets have a responsibility to keep their drivers, and members of the public, safe. Here’s what they need to do… Produce a Formal Safety Strategy Every fleet should produce, formalise and implement a safety strategy. It’s the best way of…
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has warned that hydrogen won’t be a viable option for decarbonising van fleets for at least a decade… Hydrogen Unsuitable for Vans The AFP has warned fleet decision-makers that hydrogen remains an unsuitable means…
The rising cost of heating could see a number of fleet drivers return to working from the office over the coming months… Heating Costs and Office Working FleetCheck believes that rising heating costs could lead to some fleet drivers working…
New figures suggest that home charging an EV will soon cost nearly twice the amount it does now from October… Home Charging Costs Soar Energy costs are soaring in the UK, and placing an enormous strain on millions of households…
Rising inflation and energy costs are forcing councils to cut funding for new roads and pothole repairs throughout the country… Councils Cut Funding New research, conducted by Local Government Association (LGA), suggests that global events have created a “perfect storm”…
Research suggests that a significant majority of British drivers have serious safety concerns concerning driverless cars… Driverless Safety Concerns It remains to be seen precisely when the first truly driverless cars will take to public roads. What is clear, however,…
Fleets are being warned of rising, post-pandemic duty of care risks concerning their grey fleet vehicles… Mounting Grey Fleet Risk A significant amount of British fleets (43%) have seen their grey fleets grow in size post-pandemic; with more and more…
The AA has announced an amber traffic alert for the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend, with 15 million road trips planned to go ahead… Amber Traffic Light Issued The AA has issued an amber traffic warning for the Bank Holiday weekend.…
A fleet is only ever as good as it’s drivers. Which is why keeping them properly motivated is crucial. Here’s how… Acknowledge their Accomplishments One of the best ways to motivate your drivers is simply to publicly recognise their accomplishments…
Fleet managers are being warned that they should expect vehicle shortages to remain a fact of life throughout 2023 and beyond… Vehicle Shortages to Continue The consultancy firm Arthur D Little is warning fleet decision-makers that vehicle shortages are ‘not…