Fleet Service GB WINNER – Fleet Management Company of the Year
Last night, the fleet industry gathered at the prestigious Grosvenor House Hotel, in London, for the 2026 Fleet News Awards. Fleet Service GB took centre stage as they were crowned winners of the highly coveted Fleet Management Company of the Year…
Keep your Fleet on the Move – LIVE Oil Price Tracker and News
Welcome to our live oil tracker. As the conflict in the Middle East continues to heavily impact global energy markets, haulage companies and fleet managers are facing unprecedented volatility at the pumps. We are bringing you the latest updates on Brent crude prices, diesel surges, and geopolitical developments. This will allow you to adapt your route planning, manage fuel surcharges, and keep your fleet on the move…
London SUV Charge: What the Mayor’s Proposed Toll Means for Fleet Costs
If you manage a fleet that operates in or around the capital, there’s a new potential cost on the horizon that you need to be aware of. Following in the footsteps of cities like Paris—which recently voted to triple parking charges for heavy, bulky vehicles—London Mayor Sadiq Khan is now eyeing up a similar levy…
Navigating the Ford Transit Safety Recall: What UK Fleet Managers Need to Know
Recently, Ford issued an urgent safety recall affecting a vast number of Ford Transit and Ford Transit Custom commercial vehicles. Because these models are the backbone of the UK’s commercial fleets, this recall is currently causing significant disruption across the industry, impacting both company-owned vehicles and the national rental supply…
Fleet Management Software Benefits: Why UK Managers Are Ditching Spreadsheets for Cloud Systems
Let’s be honest: running a UK fleet isn’t a walk in the park. Between tracking MOTs, scheduling maintenance, and keeping an eye on fuel costs, there is a massive amount of data to juggle. For years, the trusty spreadsheet was the go-to tool for the job. But as fleets grow and regulations get stricter, those endless rows and columns are starting to show their cracks…
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…
Conflict in the Middle East to Raise Fuel Prices?
The geopolitical landscape in the Middle East is currently experiencing significant instability. For business owners and fleet managers across the UK, these international developments are not merely distant headlines; they represent a direct threat to operational costs…
Is There Enough EV Charging? New Data Shows Chargers Now Outnumber Fuel Pumps
If you’ve been sitting on the fence about switching your business over to electric vehicles, you’ve probably heard the same old worry time and again: “But is there anywhere to plug it in?” For a long time, “range anxiety” has been the biggest speed bump for UK drivers…
4.25-Tonne Electric Van Rule Changes: 2026 Update for UK Fleets
If you’re running a fleet in the UK, you’ve likely been keeping a close eye on the 4.25-tonne (4.25t) electric van saga. For a long time, the transition to heavier zero-emission vehicles felt like running a race with your shoelaces tied together. The extra weight of batteries meant that many electric vans pushed past the standard 3.5-tonne limit, suddenly falling into the same restrictive category as Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs)…
New HMRC Mileage Rates: What Fleet Managers Need to Know About the AER Increase
As of 1st March 2026, HMRC has published the latest Advisory Fuel Rates (AFR) and, most importantly for those transitioning to plug-in vehicles, a significant update to the Advisory Electricity Rate (AER)…