The hidden cost of managing Plant, Equipment and HGV hire
By Gerry McCaig, Chief Operating Officer, Nexus Rental Most businesses know what their Plant, equipment and HGV hire costs on paper. What they rarely see is what it costs in practice. Open any hire invoice and the numbers are clear: day rates, delivery charges, fuel surcharges, damage costs. What that invoice does not show is […]
Driving excellence: Why the future of fleet management is human-first
UK fleet managers are under pressure from two directions at once: keeping roads safe and keeping drivers in the seat. Motive’s AI-powered fleet technology addresses both. AI-powered coaching, built-in privacy controls, and driver rewards programmes work together to make safety feel less like enforcement and more like investment. The result is a workforce that’s more […]
Fleetondemand to showcase pool fleet management service at Fleet Summit
Vehicle rental management technology and services provider Fleetondemand will be showcasing their pool fleet management service at the Fleet Summit in Manchester on 1st and 2nd June. This latest offering is a comprehensive solution that allows businesses to centralise the booking, management, and reporting of all their company-owned, leased, and rented pool fleet vehicles across multiple locations seamlessly and […]
Smarter power for modern fleets
Genie Insights is a specialist provider of integrated power solutions for commercial vehicle fleets, helping operators manage the growing energy demands of modern transport and fleet electrification. Founded in 2016, Genie Insights works in partnership with OEMs, vehicle converters, bodybuilders and fleet operators across the UK, Europe and international markets. Acting as a solution architect, the […]
Deadline fast approaching to enter Brake’s UK Fleet Champions Awards 2026
Safety-conscious individuals who drive as part of their work and organisations that employ them are encouraged to shout loud about their road safety achievements by entering this year’s UK Fleet Champion Awards, run by the road safety charity Brake. The deadline is fast approaching, with just over a week before entry closes on Wednesday, 20 May. […]
Addressing Driver Shortages: Upskilling as a route to UK supply chain stability
The UK’s driver shortage continues to place a significant strain on the logistics sector, reflecting a global challenge that is driving up costs and constraining growth. In the US, freight operators are losing an estimated $95.5 million every week due to unfilled driving roles, while in Europe the International Road Transport Union (IRU) also highlights the scale of the […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Rightcharge – Fleet EV charging payments, sorted
Rightcharge simplifies fleet EV charging payments by bringing home and public charging into one HMRC-compliant bill. No more receipts, no more admin headaches. At home, drivers are reimbursed automatically with payments sent directly to their energy bills. Each session is matched to the correct work vehicle, with chargers, vehicles and tariffs all connected to guarantee […]
Why smart fleets are renting their way into the EV revolution
As the world continues to push towards sustainability (including the ZEV mandate and net zero 2035), EVs have transitioned from a niche alternative to a mainstream option in fleets. Smart EV charging solution, Virta recently noted that the ZEV mandate aims to reshape the automotive landscape by ensuring that 80% of new cars and 70% of […]
Total control for modern fleets
The rental landscape is changing fast. Rising costs, tighter compliance demands and growing fleet complexity mean businesses need more than a supplier — they need a strategic partner and a platform built for what’s next. Nexus is the UK’s leading vehicle and plant hire platform, trusted by thousands of businesses to manage even their most […]
vaylens: One platform for fleet charging across depot, home and public networks
EV fleet charging happens in too many places. Reimbursing home charging sessions is difficult. And charging data rarely gives clear answers. For many fleet operators, these issues slow things down as their businesses grow. Vehicles charge at the depot, on public networks and at employees’ homes. Each comes with different costs, processes and data sources. […]