DRIVER TRAINING MONTH: Gearing up for the future – How driver training and services are evolving
Responsible fleet management goes beyond keeping vehicles roadworthy. It’s about ensuring driver safety, optimising fuel efficiency, and minimising risk – all of which hinge on effective driver training and related services. Here, we explore the evolving landscape of driver training and how fleet managers are adapting to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future… […]
DASH CAM MONTH: Beyond Accidents – The evolving market for fleet dash cams
For many UK fleet managers, investing in dash cams has primarily been a defensive measure. Capturing accident footage protects businesses from false claims and helps settle disputes. However, the market for dash cams is poised to evolve, offering a wider range of benefits that extend beyond accident protection… From Reactive to Proactive: Traditionally, dash cams […]
CALL FOR SPEAKERS! We’re looking for expert talks on everything from Customer Service to Decarbonisation
If you’re a fleet industry professional and would like to share your knowledge, case studies and best practice with peers, then please get in touch – we have speaking opportunities upcoming at the Fleet Services Summit! This long-running and unique, invite-only event is attended by senior fleet management professionals and leading suppliers, offering a great […]
If you specialise in Driver Training 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 March we’ll be focussing on Fleet Driver Training 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 […]
Driving Success: How haulage businesses and fleets can utilise finance facilities in 2024
The UK haulage and freight sector has faced a number of challenges over the past few years – inflation and fixed costs have rocketed, and the uncertain legacy of Brexit has made UK exports less lucrative to EU importers. Now, as we move towards a more sustainable future, the impetus lies with UK fleet operators […]
DASH CAM & SECURITY MONTH: A safety baseline set for a machine learning-powered future
Dash cam technology has become an indispensable tool for fleet managers, offering a plethora of benefits ranging from enhanced safety to improved driver behaviour and significant cost savings. Here’s an exploration of the current applications of dash cam technology by fleet managers and how its usage is likely to evolve going forward… Current Applications Enhanced […]
THE WHICHEV VIEW: Stellantis buys in Ai technologies to improve EV experience
Stellantis, a global automotive giant, has taken a significant step towards enhancing its electric vehicles’ driving experience by acquiring key artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and intellectual property (IP) from CloudMade, a company known for its innovative big data-driven automotive solutions. This move is aimed at bolstering the mid-term development of the STLA SmartCockpit and aligns […]
ELECTRIC & HYBRID MONTH: Making the case for partial fleet electrification
The adoption of hybrid vehicle technologies in the wider new car market has a direct impact on the thinking of fleet managers and the choices available to them. These factors, driven by environmental concerns, evolving regulations, and economic incentives, promise to reshape how fleets operate in the coming years, as much as fully electric options. […]
All TfL fleet suppliers must be FORS Gold accredited from April
Transport for London (TfL) is introducing new requirements for fleet service contracts as part of plans it says are aimed at improving vehicle safety on London’s roads. From April 2024, all Greater London Authority Group contracts, worth £1 million and over involving vehicles, will need to be FORS Gold accredited or a TfL equivalent approved […]
Fleet specialist Anglo Scottish Asset Finance completes management buyout
Durham-based Anglo Scottish Asset Finance has confirmed the completion of a management buyout (MBO) to take back control of the business. The investment is backed by a consortium of UK-based funders, the company’s original founding directors, wider management team, existing employees, and contractual agents. Founded in 2007, Anglo Scottish quickly established its name in the […]