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…
A 32% Rise: How Fleet Managers can Address the Rise in Speeding Points
If you’ve noticed a few more “Notice of Intended Prosecution” letters landing on your desk lately, you aren’t alone. It’s not just your imagination; the roads are getting stricter, and the data proves it…
Rising Vehicle Seizures in the UK: A Compliance Wake-Up Call for Fleets
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the news lately, you might have seen a pretty staggering figure doing the rounds. According to a recent BBC report, police across the UK seized nearly 160,000 uninsured vehicles in 2025 alone.
The Cost of Desperation: Navigating Rising Fuel Prices and Increased Theft Risk
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the news lately, you might have spotted a rather unusual story from North Wales. A woman, caught on CCTV in her pyjamas, has been allegedly helping herself to diesel at various petrol stations in Gwynedd without paying…
Changes to the Depot Charging Scheme
If you’re running a fleet of commercial vehicles in the UK, you’ll know that the road to “net zero” can sometimes feel like a bit of an uphill climb. However, some fresh news from the Government has just made part of that journey a little smoother. From April 2026, a major update to the Depot Charging Scheme (DCS) is kicking off, designed to help businesses transition to zero-emission vans, trucks, and coaches…