THE WHICHEV VIEW: UK car market sees notable growth according to the SMMT
By WhichEV The UK’s new car market recorded a significant upturn, marking its 20th consecutive month of growth, with new car registrations climbing by 10.4%. This surge resulted in 317,786 new cars being registered, all sporting the new ’24’ numberplate, indicating the strongest March since 2019. However, this achievement still trails behind the pre-pandemic figures […]
RISK MANAGEMENT MONTH: Navigating the road ahead when it comes to tech and training
The UK’s fleet management sector facies a multitude of daily risks. From driver behaviour to vehicle downtime, effective risk management is crucial for ensuring safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. Here, we explore the key recent and future trends shaping how fleet managers mitigate risk, based on inout from attendees at the Fleet Summit… Recent Trends: […]
FLEET QUIZ: How well do you know your road signs?
2022 saw over 5,483,000 commercial trucks, buses, vans and cars on the road, a record share of the total number of vehicles being actively driven. It is thought there are more professional drivers on the road than ever, suggesting that the average standard of driving is increasing. Despite this, over half of Britain’s drivers admit […]
DRIVER TRAINING MONTH: Top tips for sourcing driver training solutions for your organisation
For UK fleet professionals, ensuring a safe and efficient operation hinges on a well-trained workforce. Driver training goes beyond basic licensing requirements, equipping drivers with the skills and knowledge to navigate the roads safely and efficiently. However, with a variety of driver training providers offering diverse programmes, selecting the right partner can be a challenge. […]
‘Scepticism and lack of trust’ surround Zero Emission Government mandates
Teletrac Navman’s annual industry survey has revealed less than half of respondents believe the governments will follow through with planned zero emissions mandates, while two-thirds of global fleets are currently operating PHEV, BEV or FCEV vehicles in their fleet. The 2024 Telematics Survey (TS24) sheds light on the industry’s latest trends and challenges, as well […]
THE WHICHEV VIEW: Humax is about to make the EV charger market a lot more competitive
All markets go through a similar cycle: One (or more!) smart folks come up with an invention, innovation explodes and some ‘early leaders’ are established, then smaller companies combine or change industries. Meanwhile, major companies (with lots of similar/relevant experience), tend to come in a little later – but rapidly build a much larger presence. […]
Speakers confirmed for June’s Fleet Summit – Learn from the best in Manchester
Will you be joining us at the Fleet Summit in Manchester this June? Book your place today for a rare full working day of industry networking, insightful seminars, learning and connection building, through 1-2-1 meetings. Confirmed seminar sessions include: “The Road to Zero” Presented by: Martin Edgecox, National Fleet Manager – National Highways “Benefits of […]
If you specialise in Risk Management for fleet we want to hear from you!
Each month on Fleet Management Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the fleet market – and in April we’ll be focussing on Risk Management solutions. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help fleet buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier of […]
Fleet managers ‘need to redouble efforts on drug-driving’
Fleets need to redouble their efforts on drug-driving, FleetCheck is warning, as a leading police officer reported that the issue was a bigger problem than drink-driving in some constabularies over the Xmas period. Speaking to the BBC last week, chief constable Jo Shiner of the National Police Chiefs Council said there was a “social acceptance” […]
How distributors can improve fleet performance through route planning optimisation
By Chris Jones – EVP, Descartes Systems Group Effective fleet performance is essential for distributors and can have significant financial and competitive implications – both positively and negatively – depending on how it is carried out. Route planning is among the essential elements in that performance. And while distributors inherently understand this, experience shows that fleet […]