Keeping the Wheels Turning: Navigating the 2026 Fuel Crisis
It feels a bit like déjà vu, doesn’t it?Just as we were all starting to breathe a sigh of relief, “Trump’s war on Iran” dominates the headlines, and suddenly the local petrol station looks more like a battleground than a forecourt. With Brent crude spiking past £75 a barrel (over $100) and reports of panic buying surfacing across the country, it’s easy to feel a little rattled…
The Latest Driving for Better Business Fleet Safety Focus Update: Van Loading
Managing a modern fleet requires a constant commitment to safety standards that extends far beyond the mechanical health of the vehicle. This month, the Driving for Better Business (DfBB) Fleet Safety Focus, in partnership with National Highways, is addressing a critical but often overlooked area of operational risk: Van Loading…
Combatting Poor Driver Habits: Key Statistics for Fleet Risk Management
We’ve all been there, stuck in traffic, running late for a meeting, or frustrated by a sudden road closure. But while a bit of grumbling is normal, a worrying new trend is emerging on UK roads. Recent data suggests that our collective patience behind the wheel is wearing thin, and for fleet managers, this isn’t just a social issue, it’s a major risk management challenge…
Is Your Fleet at Risk of Heavy Fines? The ADHD Disclosure Rules Every Fleet Manager Must Enforce
When you think of “danger behind the wheel,” your mind probably jumps to speeding or mobile phone use. But according to a recent report, there is a massive legal grey area that many UK fleet managers are ignoring: ADHD and neurodivergence…
Fuel Finder Scheme: How Fleet Managers Can Slash Pump Costs in 2026
Let’s be honest: running a fleet can often feel like you’re constantly trying to plug leaks in a sinking ship, especially when it comes to fuel. For years, fleet managers have had to deal with the “postcode lottery”, that frustrating reality where the price of diesel can jump by 10p just by crossing a county line…
How Real-World Telematics Data Is Improving Road Safety for Fleet Drivers
Road safety is becoming a bigger challenge for fleet managers. Rising operating costs, increasing traffic levels and tighter duty of care responsibilities mean fleets need better visibility of how vehicles are driven in the real world…
DVLA Licence Checks Explained: What UK Fleet Managers Must Know (And How to Automate It)
For UK fleet managers, DVLA licence checks are a non-negotiable part of running a safe, compliant, and insured fleet. Yet many businesses still rely on manual checks, spreadsheets, or driver self-reporting, all of which leave gaps in compliance and increase risk…
UK Road Safety Strategy 2026: What Fleet Managers Need to Know About New Driving Tests, Drink-Drive Limits and Penalties
The UK government has launched its most significant road safety strategy in over a decade, with the clear aim of reducing road deaths and serious injuries across England and Wales…
Mandatory Eye Tests for Drivers Over 70: Compliance and Risk Implications for Fleet Managers
The UK government is pressing ahead with changes to driving laws that will directly affect fleet operations. One of the biggest updates? Mandatory eye tests every three years for drivers aged over 70…
Motorway Speed Camera Glitch Triggers Review of Fleet Driver Fines
A fault in motorway speed cameras has put thousands of fleet driver fines under review, and it’s something fleet managers and company drivers need to understand right now…