Stop Blaming the Metal: Marcus Bray’s No-Holds-Barred Truth About Fleet Costs
Fleet managers are losing money by obsessing over vehicles instead of managing the people driving them. Traditional leasing companies profit off this oversight through end-of-contract fees. In a recent Fleet News interview, Fleet Service GB Sales Director Marcus Bray drops the hammer on industry complacency, proving that integrated driver management can yield massive returns (like a £7.40 return for every £1 invested).
A Fleet Manager’s Guide to Reducing Vehicle Downtime in 2026
The operational landscape for commercial fleets in the United Kingdom is currently facing unprecedented challenges regarding vehicle availability. Maintaining a high level of operational efficiency is paramount, yet industry metrics indicate a concerning trend…
UK Car Thefts 2026: Why Keyless Tech is Putting Your Fleet at Risk
The landscape of vehicle crime in the United Kingdom is undergoing a significant transformation. Recent data released by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) for the first six months of 2026 has brought to light a distinct tactical shift among automotive criminals…
Phantom Fines and Fleet Compliance: What Managers Can Learn from Sadiq Khan’s SJP Conviction
The Single Justice Procedure (SJP) wrongfully convicted London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan. Authorities charged him for failing to tax a 2002 Nissan Micra. However, Khan explicitly denies ever owning this vehicle…
How Fleet Managers Can Speed Up DVLA Medical Notifications and Keep Drivers Compliant
When an employee develops a medical condition that may impair their driving ability, immediate notification to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is a statutory requirement…
DVLA Bans Over 500 ’76’ Number Plates: What UK Fleet Managers Need to Know
As the UK automotive sector prepares for the September 2026 registration plate change, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has executed its biannual review of newly issued formats…
Stricter Sentencing for Dangerous Driving: What PM Andy Burnham’s New Rules Mean for Fleet Managers
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has introduced stringent measures to block offenders convicted of specific severe crimes from upcoming sentencing leniency and early release programmes…
Proactive Tyre Safety for Fleet Managers: Preparing for the Young Driver Campaign and Tyre Safety Month
We are proud to support industry-leading road safety initiatives, notably TyreSafe’s Young Driver Campaign, which launches on the 1st of September, followed closely by Tyre Safety Month throughout October…
Navigating the 2026 ZEV Mandate Review: Strategic Insights for UK Fleet Managers
The UK’s decarbonised transport transition is a structural shift for the automotive sector and corporate fleets. The Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate Review Consultation was published in August 2026. This gives fleet operators a critical juncture to reassess their procurement and operational strategies…
The Bath ‘SUV Tax’: How New Parking Tiers Impact Fleet Fines and Management
Between fluctuating fuel costs, maintenance scheduling, and keeping your drivers happy, fleet managers have a lot on their plates. But there’s one creeping cost that often flies under the radar until it becomes a massive administrative headache: fleet fines…