Fleet strategy - Page 5

A new course is aiming to provide fleet managers with the skills to confidently share their knowledge, ideas and experience in a corporate environment.

Denise Beedell, senior policy manager at Logistics UK, take a look back at 2023 and the regulatory changes affecting the fleet sector.

Bentley Motors is renewing its First Response Team fleet, with new fully electric vehicles (EVs) being adopted by the business.

The Association of Fleet Professionals is warning that new strategies will be needed to maintain momentum.

Urgent action is needed to electrify half a million HGVs in the UK in order to meet net zero targets, a new report from the Green Finance Institute says.

The new vehicles will replace the remaining diesel people carriers on the fleet.

The new committee aims to break down barriers in the workplace by promoting equality, diversity and inclusivity.

The tyre industry is being urged to accelerate progress towards more sustainable tyres and improve support for fleet managers transitioning to EVs.

Venson Automotive Solutions is urging fleet managers to future-proof the sector just as it is currently with electric vehicles.

Ashley Tate, managing director of Allstar Chargepass, examines how fleet concerns over the transition to electric vehicles must be addressed.

DHL Supply Chain is rolling out hydrotreated vegetable oil fuel across the majority of its on-site fuelling stations throughout the UK.

Volkswagen has won a fleet deal to supporting the Vatican City State in its transition towards sustainable mobility.

The Association of Fleet Professionals will host a series of debates at its first-ever MemberExpo later this month.

Fleets face a price hike in monthly rentals of up to £80 on a £40,000 EV on contract hire and £50 on a similar salary sacrifice electric car.

The latest commercial fleet industry news, including Webfleet research reveals traffic congestion ‘biggest concern’ for van drivers and Microlise awards launch.

Fleet decision-makers have been urged to get a grip on their data if they want to drive efficiencies and cut costs.

A post-pandemic growth in working from home has resulted in almost one in four fleets expecting to lengthen company car lease contracts, new research reveals.

Defra Group Fleet Services has delivered its 1,000th electric vehicle to the Environment Agency, marking a milestone in its decarbonisation journey.

Fleet News unveils the 2023 FN50 at a sold-out dinner in London.

Caroline Gallagher, sales director at Thrifty Car and Van Rental, has been inducted into the Fleet News Hall of Fame.

The AFP Fleet Academy has launched a new course in response to demand for training aimed at employees involved in fleet administration.

Planning, sponsors and buy-in help make first driver of the year event post-Covid a success for Saint-Gobain and its outsourced partner XPO Logistics.

Trakm8 has announced the return of their quest to find the Road Safety Hero of 2023, in support of Brake's Road Safety Week, taking place from November 19-25.

Richard Peak, director of Nextbase, examines how fleets can make the right choices when it comes to deploying new technologies.

New mentoring services to enable experienced fleet managers to help newer entrants to the sector has been launched by the AFP.

Fleets have welcomed an easing of electric van targets as they transition away from petrol and diesel light commercial vehicles (LCVs).

Brake has announced the winners of the UK Fleet Champions Awards 2023 from 60 shortlisted organisations and individuals across 11 different awards categories.

AFP chair Paul Hollick says that mentoring is a great way for experienced fleet managers to pass on knowledge and new entrants to fleet to gain it.

Fleets are being urged to ensure company car drivers taking vehicles abroad this summer familiarise themselves with local driving regulations.

Fleet Evolution is rejecting almost half of the car dealers that apply to join its network, because of a lack of EV specialists and poor handover processes.

Almost a third (29%) of fleets expect to grow their car and van operations over the next three years, while 5% are expecting numbers to fall.

Mowi Scotland has partnered with fleet management company Gofor to transition its company car fleet to fully electric or hybrid by 2025.

The modern fleet decision-maker has an expanding range of responsibilities, as advances in technology and an ever-widening range of products and services add complexity.

Latest industry news, including Shell upgrades digital fuel solution to cater for small fleets and Sixt UK opens new rental branch.

Kate Jennings, director of Policy at Logistics UK, examines how the sector continues to face recruitment challenges.

Paul Hollick, chair, Association of Fleet Professionals, examines how a word cloud is providing a thought-provoking snapshot of fleet management right now.

Latest industry news, including Nexus Vehicle Rental launches Nexus Plant Hire to provide businesses access to a wide range of plant machinery.

The Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has seen a reduction of more than 50% in the carbon footprint of its fleet.

David Bartlett, head of accident management, AA Business Services, reviews how fleets can minimise the impact of courtesy car supply issues on business.

Scott Christie, non-executive director of Digital Innk, explores the challenges of rolling-out artificial intelligence in the fleet sector.