Yodel enhances fleet safety with SmartDrive
Yodel, the UK independent parcel carrier, has enhanced its fleet safety programme and reduced collision rates over its HGV fleet, using SmartDrive Systems’ managed service video-based safety programme. The company operates a proactive, ongoing safety improvement programme – implementing the latest technology across all aspects of its fleet to ensure continuous improvement. The investment in […]
Class-leading telematics with no installation, introducing OEM.connect from Webfleet Solutions
We’ve partnered up with leading vehicle manufacturers to create an easier way for cars and vans to connect with the Webfleet Solutions’ telematics service platform. OEM.connect eliminates the need for after-market hardware installations. Our integrated solution makes it faster, easier and cheaper for fleet managers and drivers to benefit from telematics technology. The net result? See clear, […]
Fleet Services Summit: New dates confirmed for July
We wanted to let you know that due to the latest announcements by the government, we have made the decision to move the Fleet Summit to the 7th & 8th July at Whittlebury Park, Northampton. Your pass is still entirely free and you can you attendance is flexible, either join us virtually via a zoom link, or enjoy […]
Plug-in hybrid range figures causing P11D issues
Fleets are facing issues with obtaining the zero-emissions range (ZER) figures they need for plug-in hybrids due to complications in how vehicle data is processed and stored. That’s according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), which says that PHEVs registered on or after April 6h 2020 that emit 50g/km or less of CO2 need […]
Lucion rolls out innovative Lightfoot technology
Gateshead-headquartered Lucion Services, an international leader in environmental risk management services, has announced the roll-out of Lightfoot’s in-vehicle driver efficiency technology and rewards platform to its fleet of 197 vans. The decision follows successful trials which led to uplifts in mpg by more than 10%, reductions in CO2 emissions by 5.6%, falls in idling time by […]
CALL FOR SPEAKERS! Would you like to talk at our fleet industry events?
We’re looking for fleet industry thought-leaders to share their knowledge at the upcoming Fleet Summit events. If you would like to take part in this unmissable industry event, simply contact Chris Cannon on 01992 374096 / c.cannon@forumevents.co.uk. Alternatively, if you’re a fleet industry professional, make sure you reserve you delegate place at the Fleet Summit – we have […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Connected mobility with Masternaut
Masternaut, part of tyre and mobility leader Michelin, is fully committed to connected mobility, because we believe that achieving sustainable mobility is integrally linked to deeper insights and developing better transport planning. Through our IoT activities and making targeted acquisitions, Michelin has become one of the top five fleet management players globally with more than […]
Jaguar Land Rover will be all-EV by 2025
Jaguar Land Rover unveiled its ‘Reimagine’ electrification strategy, which will see the Tata-owned luxury marque’s entire line up going electric by 2025. Both the Land Rover and Jaguar brands will be electrified on separate architectures with what the company says will be two clear, unique personalities. In the next five years, Land Rover will introduce […]
The great 2021 pothole backfill begins
Councils across England have been allocated their share of £500 million for highways maintenance, with the funding expected to fix the equivalent of 10 million potholes across the country. It is the second of 5 equal instalments from the £2.5 billion Potholes Fund, providing £500 million a year between 2020/21 and 2024/25, announced by the Chancellor […]
Government drive to simplify EV charging network to combat ‘range anxiety’
Small businesses and those in leasehold and rented accommodation are set to benefit from up to £50 million to install electric vehicle chargepoints. The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS), which provides up to £350 towards a chargepoint, will continue next year and be expanded to target people in […]
