Government Cracks Down on ‘Patch-Up’ Pothole Fixes: What Fleet Managers Need to Know
f you’re a fleet manager in the UK, potholes are a constant threat to your budget, vehicle uptime, and driver safety. The government has introduced tough new council rules to end the “patch-up” culture of road maintenance…
5-Month Driving Test Delays: What the New DVSA Rules Mean for Trainee Fleet Drivers
If you manage a commercial fleet, you already know that recruiting and onboarding new drivers is rarely a walk in the park. But lately, getting a trainee fleet driver fully licensed has felt like an absolute marathon…
How Dropping Diesel Prices Give Company Car Drivers a Double AFR Boost
If you drive a company car for business, we have some brilliant news that is set to put a smile on your face and a bit of extra cash back in your pocket…
Implications of Fuel Price Increases on the Fleet Industry
Operating a commercial fleet in the current economic climate presents a significant operational challenge. With pump prices steadily rising, fuel has firmly cemented itself as one of the largest single expenditures for fleet operators across the UK…
Fuel Duty Freeze Extended: What This Means for Your 2026 Fleet Budget
If you’re a fleet manager, you know that the news cycle can be a bit of a rollercoaster. Just when you’ve set your budget, something changes that flips the numbers upside down. Today, we’ve had some big news: Prime Minister Keir Starmer has officially confirmed that the planned 5p fuel duty increase has been scrapped for the rest of 2026…
18 Convictions, One Driver: Why Fleets Must Tighten Driver Licence Checks
Imagine waking up to find out that one of your company van drivers has been pulled over by the police. No big deal, you think, until you discover they’ve just racked up their latest road traffic offence. Now, imagine that same driver had 18 separate drug-driving convictions on their record, yet they were still slipping through the net and getting behind the wheel of your company vehicle…
The Ultimate Guide to Minimising Vehicle Downtime: Fleet Maintenance Best Practices
If you’re looking to keep your wheels turning and your costs down, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we’re diving into the best practices for fleet maintenance that actually work…
May Bank Holiday Traffic: A 10-Year High and What It Means for Your Fleet
If you’ve been feeling like the roads are getting a bit more “snug” lately, you aren’t imagining it. As we approach the May Bank Holiday, we aren’t just looking at the usual long-weekend bustle; we are bracing ourselves for the busiest early May Bank Holiday on the UK’s motorways in a decade. For fleet managers, […]
The Rise of Infrared Traffic Cameras: Protecting Your Fleet from Mobile Phone & Seatbelt Fines
If you’re a fleet manager, you’ve probably seen the headlines recently. There’s a new “eye in the sky” on our roads, and it’s a bit of a game-changer. Gone are the days when drivers only had to worry about speed cameras; now, AI-powered technology is looking right through the windscreen to see what’s happening inside the cab…
Preventing Rental Vehicle Damage Claims: A Step-by-Step Guide for Fleets
We’ve all been there. You return a rental van, thinking everything is spot on, only to receive a cheeky invoice a week later for a “new” scratch on the bumper that you’re certain was already there. For fleet managers, these “off-hire” damage costs are more than just a nuisance, it can seriously bleed a budget dry…