Record bank holiday traffic set to test fleet and logistics operations
Fleet and logistics operators should prepare for significant congestion over the late August bank holiday, with the RAC predicting a record-breaking 20 million leisure journeys on UK roads between Friday 28 and Monday 31 August. The forecast would make the weekend the busiest late summer bank holiday on the roads since RAC records began in […]
Supply chain disruption set to increase fleet costs as businesses build resilience
Fleet managers may need to prepare for continued supply chain disruption, with new research suggesting businesses expect geopolitical uncertainty, material shortages and transport challenges to persist. A global study commissioned by the British Standards Institution (BSI) surveyed 1,600 professionals involved in supply chain, logistics, procurement, ESG, finance, legal and operational risk management. The findings suggest […]
LPG Vehicle Conversion for Fleets: Assessing cost and suitability
As fleets transition towards lower-emission vehicles, battery electric technology understandably dominates much of the discussion. But electrification is not necessarily suitable for every vehicle, route or replacement cycle, leaving some operators considering alternative fuels for parts of their existing fleet. LPG vehicle conversion allows a suitable petrol-engined vehicle to run on liquefied petroleum gas, normally […]
September 2026 is EV Charging & Infrastructure 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 September we’ll be focusing on EV Charging & Infrastructure 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 […]
Rising used EV values strengthen the business case for fleet electrification
Fleet operators looking to replace or dispose of electric vehicles are benefiting from a strengthening used market, with new analysis suggesting improving residual values could further enhance the total cost of ownership (TCO) of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). According to the latest retail market intelligence from automotive data specialist Cazana, used electric vehicle values at […]
Fleet Fuel Management Systems: Reducing cost, waste and emissions
Fuel remains one of the largest operating costs for most commercial fleets. Whether managing company cars, vans, HGVs or mixed vehicle fleets, even small improvements in fuel efficiency can deliver significant savings across an organisation. Fleet fuel management systems do far more than record fuel purchases. By combining fuel cards, telematics, vehicle diagnostics and reporting software, […]
Join fleet professionals for tailored 1-2-1 meetings, expert insights and networking this November
As an industry professional and subscriber to Briefing you have an exclusive invitation to the Fleet Summit, taking place on 23rd & 24th November at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow. This is a free-to-attend, highly focused event designed for senior fleet professionals. Unlike a busy expo, the Summit is intimate, structured, and tailored to your […]
Stop time, not drive time, is logistics’ next efficiency gain
For many logistics operators, route optimisation has traditionally been viewed as a question of distance, traffic, and sequencing. But for delivery networks optimised with AI and routing technology, the biggest source of inefficiency is not on the road anymore. It is at the stop. Every delivery network evolves over time. New depots are added, different […]
Fleet Leasing Costs and Supplier Questions for Businesses
Leasing has become one of the most popular ways for organisations to fund company vehicles, offering predictable monthly costs, access to newer models and reduced administration compared with outright ownership. However, the lowest monthly payment does not always represent the best overall value. Fleet managers should understand exactly what is included within a leasing agreement, […]
The swivelling must stop: why the supply chain needs a single, secure AI agent to rule them all
By Jonah McIntire, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Trimble There’s no question that our global supply chain is powered by data. Increasingly intelligent tech solutions pull, analyse and act on this massive amount of data from a multitude of sources. For the past 40+ years, the transportation and logistics industry has settled into an inefficient […]