How the €3 levy on non-European parcels will affect both businesses and consumers
By Shahab Wahdatehagh (pictured), Vice President, Global Trade Intelligence EMEA/AP at Descartes On 1 July 2026, the European Union introduced a new import charge on goods originating from outside the EU. Anyone ordering a parcel from, for example, a Chinese ecommerce platform can expect a surcharge of €3 as a temporary, simplified customs duty. The […]
Pothole callouts are five times higher than last year – and fleet operators are paying the price
By Richard Moss, Road Repair Expert at highway maintenance specialist, Instarmac In February 2026, the RAC recorded an average of 225 pothole-related breakdown reports every single day – more than five times the daily average of 43 seen across the whole of 2025. In that month alone, 6,290 drivers contacted the RAC after hitting a pothole, compared […]
How to manage fleet EV performance, charging and range using telematics
Managing an electric fleet presents a different set of operational challenges to those associated with traditional petrol and diesel vehicles. Fleet managers must now use telematics to monitor battery performance, charging schedules, vehicle range, energy consumption and charging infrastructure alongside more familiar metrics such as utilisation, maintenance and driver behaviour… Telematics is increasingly becoming the […]
Powering the transition: the critical role of connected infrastructure in EV fleet adoption
It’s fair to suggest that company car fleets are leading the way in the transition to electrification. Encouraged by favourable tax incentives and lower operating costs, the percentage of plug-in vehicles in UK fleets grew from less than 9% in 2021 to more than 65% in 2025. However, data shows that not all fleets are […]
July 2026 is Contract Hire & Leasing Month on Fleet Briefing: Make sure your solutions are part of the story!
Each month on Fleet Management Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the fleet market – and in July we’ll be focusing on Contract Hire & Leasing 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 […]
Why telematics is a strategic fleet investment – and how to get it right
Across both public and private sector fleets, managers are under increasing pressure to optimise vehicle utilisation, control fuel costs, meet compliance requirements and manage the transition towards electrification. As a result, telematics platforms a critical source of operational insight and decision-making… However, with a growing number of providers offering increasingly sophisticated capabilities, selecting the right […]
5 Minutes With… Joe Williams, COO and Co-founder of Exeros
With rising costs, growing compliance pressures and rapid advances in AI, fleet operators are navigating an increasingly complex landscape. We caught up with Joe Williams, COO and Co-founder of Exeros, to discuss the challenges facing the sector, the growing role of video telematics, and the technologies set to shape fleet management in the years ahead. […]
Strengthening Post-Collision Response: The emerging role of fleet operators in saving lives
Driver First Assist (DFA) is a national road safety Community Interest Company working to strengthen one of the least developed areas of the Safe System approach: post-collision response. For over a decade, DFA has worked alongside police, fire and ambulance professionals to equip drivers with the skills and confidence to act safely and effectively in […]
It’s time to secure your place at the October 2026 Total Supply Chain Summit!
Registration for the October 2026 Total Supply Chain Summit is now open! Date: Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th October 2026Venue: The Manchester Deansgate Hotel Explore what’s new in the industry at this ever-popular event that offers you the unrivalled opportunity to meet 1-2-1 with suppliers and their latest competitive solutions to this evolving industry. This unmissable event […]
TELEMATICS MONTH: Why data is becoming critical to EV fleet management
As organisations attending the Fleet Summit accelerate fleet electrification programmes, telematics is emerging as one of the most important technologies supporting the transition… While electric vehicles offer significant opportunities to reduce emissions and support sustainability targets, they also introduce new operational considerations around charging, range management, vehicle utilisation and driver behaviour. Maintaining visibility into these […]