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Question: My online business creates bespoke gifts for the UK market. With a fleet consisting of 100 distribution vans and an additional grey fleet of approximately 10 vehicles, we’ve unfortunately faced a concerning trend of accidents, particularly in urban areas. This has led me to contemplate raising delivery charges universally. However, I’m hesitant as this […]
Mental Health and Wellbeing for All those driving for work
This post was updated in December 2024 In today’s diverse working environments, managing drivers’ wellbeing extends beyond those driving company-owned fleets. It’s essential to remember that anyone driving on company time, even in their own vehicle, falls under the company’s responsibility. Whether you manage a traditional fleet or employees using personal vehicles for business (Grey […]
The Great EV Debate rages on … But there are positive steps you can take for your fleet and the environment right now
The Great EV Debate rages on… with manufacturers like Mercedes backing out of their ‘all EV’ plan and the charging point infrastructure looking uncertain for 2035, how can Fleet Managers approach combatting climate change right now? There are obvious ways of making a fleet more cost and emissions efficient; reducing the volume of older vehicles, […]
Summer Driving Tips for Fleet Managers
During summer, the increase in traffic—particularly over school holidays—and higher temperatures can introduce new challenges for fleet drivers and their managers. Here are essential tips to ensure safety and efficiency when managing your fleet during the warmer months. 1. Manage Glare: Sunlight can significantly impair visibility. Encourage drivers to use sun visors effectively and to […]
HMRC issues new guidance on commuting and private travel
Does your company offer hybrid working? Are you aware of the changes to HMRC guidance on commuting and private travel? Before the coronavirus pandemic, only around one in eight working adults reported working from home. In a survey of 1,000 UK office workers, more than 40% of respondents said that their companies had shifted to a hybrid […]
Ask Andy Question – April 2024
Q) “I run an industrial cleaning company and employ about 100 sub-contracted cleaners who have access to company vans. I’m wasting a fortune in damages, wear and tear, parking fines and unpaid congestion charges, despite having repeatedly asked for better attention and care. I am concerned that this is costing me a fortune […]
Carmageddon this Easter Weekend? Not necessarily!
So here we go again, the many motoring organisations telling us that the Easter traffic could be ‘carmageddon,’ quelle surprise! Perhaps we should all stay at home to avoid this, hibernate as the weather could be bad also? Or we could just make a sensible plan to avoid the potential problems. Remember the old […]
Ask Andy Question – March 2024
Q) “I have a driver that had a recent car accident outside of work and they are coming back to work after the accident to drive a van, would you recommend we complete any particular training for this driver?” Vanessa – Fleet admin at ISD A) Vanessa, many thanks for your question, an unusual one […]
“Safety and Wellbeing top fleet focus for 2024.” 2024 Telematics Survey.
“Everywhere I look the industry seems to be waking up to safety & wellbeing”. Geoffrey Bray, Chairman, Fleet Service GB And not a moment too soon it would seem… Mr Bray went on to say: “The wellbeing of the driver is an essential component to productive, cost-efficient and ethical Fleet management. Estimates suggest 20% […]
Drug Driving – Will this week’s news wake us all up to the importance of driver wellbeing?
Fact – Driving is the most dangerous thing you can do at work. 46% of all workplace deaths and serious injuries are motor vehicle related. This week came the disturbing news that more and more drivers are being tested positive for drugs. *There has been a staggering 400% rise in drug driving since March 2020, compared with […]
