Fleet strategy - Page 6

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.

Businesses are planning to cut eligibility to company car schemes from some roles over the next 12 months, new research suggests.

Latest fleet industry news, including Zoomo expands fleet offering with Urban Arrow e-Cargo bikes and Northgate expands its Scottish operations.

A majority of fleets would not be happy for their drivers to use a hands-off driver assistance system, such as Ford's BlueCruise, research suggests.

Fleets are unbundling service maintenance and repair from lease contracts, believing savings are not being passed on from electric vehicles.

Members of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) have helped the organisation become the “most significant” professional voice in the fleet sector

Stirling Ackroyd has changed the way it is financing its 120-strong company car fleet to avoid early termination charges.

Latest fleet industry news, including Trakm8 partners with City Fibre to improve driver behaviour and cut CO2 and Sopp+Sopp signs accident management deal with Sixt UK.

Latest industry news, including how Staffordshire University is targeting grey fleet compliance and Bridgestone moves into new HQ.

Latest industry news includes Licence Check completes more than one million licences in a calendar year for the first time and Sopp+Sopp partners with Wondle for unreported damage.

Solution is designed to empower customers with additional data-driven insights so they can reduce emissions, electrify vehicles and meet sustainability goals.

Ian Goodwin, tax partner at Mazars, says he is concerned that many businesses could be sleepwalking into a significant tax liability.

Targa Telematics is a relatively new name among the dozens of telematics providers targeting the UK fleet industry.

Geotab announces partnership with Driving for Better Business, while Osprey reveals charge point installation increase.

Leasys is offering new customers 'two months for free' to mark the launch of the new multi-brand vehicle leasing company.

The latest industry news, including broker growth for Ebbon Automotive and Targa Telematics strikes data deal with Ford.

Holman has been awarded what could be the UK’s biggest ever fleet maintenance deal after BT Group ended its long-standing relationship with Rivus.

Stephen Briers, group editor, Fleet News, says farewell to print in the last ever edition of the fleet industry's leading magazine.

DriverCheck helps M&D Care cut driving risk and BCA enhances customer service.

Managing fuel costs, post-pandemic disruption and squeezed supply chains are among the top challenges faced by fleets, new research suggests.

Greenarc Vehicles, (previously known as KeyFleet – Key Finance and Leasing) recently joined Greenarc Energy.

Gofor Finance is dropping ‘finance’ from its name to better reflect the end-to-end fleet management service that Gofor provides.

The founder of Chevin Fleet Solutions, Ashley Sowerby, is moving to a new role of executive chairman, with Gary Thompson becoming the new chief executive officer.

Vehicle leasing company Carparison have opened a new business hub in the Southwest.

Fleet management software is cutting unplanned vehicle downtime for almost two-thirds (60%) of businesses, according to FleetCheck.

Long lead times for new cars and vans is expected to continue into the second part of 2023, says Alphabet in its annual fleet report.

The Association of Fleet Professionals says fleets face the double challenge of electrification and the impact of the recession in 2023.

The 2023 Fleet Academy calendar has been announced by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), with a greater number of courses available.

Greenarc, a national supplier of fuel and green energy solutions, has acquired Key Finance and Leasing (KeyFleet) for an undisclosed sum.

Addison Lee has partnered with Bonnet to provide partner drivers with discounted charging and FleetCheck supports National Highways Operation Tramline.

Three fleet managers have been appointed to the board of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) following a vote by members.

The fleet sector is facing a digital skills crisis that will hold back its growth and profitability, technology firm Digital INNK, has warned.

Fleet managers are becoming more important to business strategy thanks to an increasing focus on cost control and environmental measures, the AFP suggests.