The RAC wants to be famous as a provider of motoring services to fleets, not just for recovering vehicles. Gareth Roberts reports.

Close supplier relationships are critical to the success of Speedy Services, group fleet services manager Ian Leonard tells Stephen Briers.

Smaller vehicles are cheaper to buy and they use less fuel. Adam Baillie tells Stephen Briers how he went about implementing a downsizing policy.

SMEs will play a vital role in manufacturer’s sales aspirations

Fleet21 Case Study: Alcohol

Van Excellence certification drove Auto Electrical Services to update its policies

Danny Alborough has managed the Gratte Brothers fleet of 200 vehicles for the past eight years. He is also ACFO secretary for the London East region.

A ‘spirit of partnership’ and an ability to adapt rapidly are vital to the family-owned business’s success. Stephen Briers reports

Croydon Council has found an elegant solution to cut the million miles a year its employees were travelling in their own cars. Sarah Tooze reports.

David Hosking has been in the contract hire and leasing industry for the past 25 years. He joined salary sacrifice specialist Tusker in 2003 as sales director, becoming CEO two years later.

There is no room for complacency as premium brands target fleets, says Michael O’Shea. Stephen Briers reports

Justin Patterson on why reviewing key partners is a priority.

Autoglass fleet manager Ged Raymond is constantly looking at new ways to reduce costs while keeping his vans on the road. Stephen Briers reports.

Breaking into the UK fleet market, particularly at the premium end, is an immense challenge.

Last October Graham Hine heard the words that every fleet manager dreads: “There’s been a serious accident involving one of our drivers.”

Patrick McGillycuddy has been in the automotive industry for the past eight years with roles at GM, Peter Vardy and Vauxhall. He has been head of fleet at Skoda since August last year.

More Government help is needed, says Iveco’s Martin Flach

Record fleet growth as Martin Hamill, director - fleet and used vehicles, says: "We're here for the long game".

Cost control remains top of the agenda for 2014, says GE Capital company car compliance advisor Damion Bennett.

PricewaterhouseCoopers's head of car fleet services found out the grass isn't always greener on the other side after leaving his job as a photographer at EMI.

Rentokil Initial is always looking for innovation to reduce fleet costs, says global fleet director Richard Tiffany.

Nissan's fleet sales director is a West Ham fan whose childhood ambition was to be the bank manager at Lloyds Bank in Devizes.

Transport manager Michael Skuse thinks Euro Car Parts has the cheapest fleet in the country. He tells us where the parts supplier gets its competitive advantage.

Unique fleet needs - armour, bulletproof glass, safes - mean G4S has to find ways to cut costs that don't affect security.

Finance newcomer Maxxia eyes a place in the FN50.

Using engine remapping on its 24,000 vans reduced BT Fleet's fuel bull by £4 million.

The national fleet services manager of NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) uses DIY to de-stress.

Peter Jardine has implemented a range of initiatives drawing on his motor trade background to cut costs.

A focus on better customer service turned loss into profit, says managing director Samantha Roff

Maserati GB's national corporate sales manager is a Captain Kirk fan who would like to try hotel management – in the Carribean.

Ashfield In2Focus’s Helen Walne believes her team’s way of working means they are not faced with unforeseen problems.

Autorola UK's sales director is a Strictly Come Dancing fan who couldn't live without his iPhone.

Hampshire County Council has already saved £3 million through controlling grey fleet costs, but Paul Leaves is targeting further cost efficiencies.

BMW won Fleet manufacturer of the year, new company car of the year, best premium car, and best executive car at this year's awards.

Damian James, chairman, ACFO, is an Only Fools and Horses fan whose dream car is a Clio Renaultsport

Graham Short on why the poacher-turned-gamekeeper jumped at the chance of returning to fleet management.

Head of fleet Patrick McGillycuddy on how Skoda's latest models will drive growth, and the faltering Fit for Fleet scheme.

Arval's managing director is a Bjorn Borg fan who has limitless admiration for Nelson Mandela.

Chief executive Simon Oliphant wants a 30,000-strong SME fleet within five years

Having faith in suppliers can bring big savings, says head of rewards Julian Daley.