Expert Blog
Why real-time operational visibility is becoming essential
Most fleet disruptions do not begin with a breakdown. They begin with small operational signals that go unnoticed for too long. In this article, Patrick…
HGV electrification: from pilot to practice
Electric HGV registrations in the UK grew by more than 170% in 2025, with 587 new vehicles registered – taking the cumulative total over 1,000…
The milestones in U.S. electric commercial fleet electrification
Fleet electrification is gaining momentum worldwide. America is a key player in the global push toward decarbonization, and as a UK fleet manager, understanding its…
Does salary sacrifice still stack up for fleets?
Salary sacrifice has played a major role in helping many businesses move more drivers into electric vehicles. For employees, it’s offered a more affordable route…
Why charging control is the next big challenge for EV fleets
Most commercial fleets now accept that electric vehicles can work operationally. The bigger challenge emerging across the industry is no longer vehicle capability — it…
Can refrigerated vehicle operators afford ‘cheap’?
Most buyers of a refrigerated vehicle don’t discover what they actually paid for until three years in. By that point, the purchase price has faded…
Translating AI fleet analytics into actionable daily decisions
Fleet teams now have more data than ever, from telematics and diagnostics to driver behaviour and fuel usage. Fleet managers operating under tight margins and…
Fleets have a vital role to play as road safety progress slows
Road safety in the UK has improved significantly over the past two decades. But recent data suggests that progress is beginning to stall – and…
Policy vs Politics: Why EV fleet transition is still on track
With so much uncertainty being reported in the news around the move to electric vehicles, Natasha Fry, head of sales at Mer Fleet Services, talks about why the…
Fleet card issuing and the transition to hybrid payment models
The fleet card market is experiencing its most significant change since proprietary fuel networks were introduced. For decades, closed-loop ecosystems have supported commercial value, customer…
The ripple effect of the Iran confict on American logistics
The 2026 conflict in Iran has triggered a seismic shift in global supply chains, with the United States’ logistics severely impacted by soaring fuel costs,…
How to get EV depot charging infrastructure right
Electric vehicles (EVs) are central to reducing fleet emissions, but successful electrification depends far more on charging infrastructure than the vehicles themselves. For many UK…
Privacy and Trust: The real competitive edge in telematics
Telematics creates value by making vehicles transparent: where they are, how they are used and driven. The more granular the data, the greater the potential…
Managing fleet costs in an era of volatility
For those of us managing fleets, the dream of returning to a stable, predictable automotive market feels increasingly distant. Just as we began to move…
Fleet standardisation is now imperative helps driver retention
UK and European logistics is facing a growing driver retention problem, and the situation is worsening. According to data from the International Road Transport Union…
Six considerations when deploying HGV fleets in urban areas
Operating HGVs can be challenging for any business, but those working in urban areas across the UK often require a more bespoke solution, such as…