Latest Fleet News
Treating carriageway spillages more quickly
An innovative trial that seeks to treat spillages on England’s major A-roads and motorways more effectively, enabling roads to re-open more quickly, is being funded…
Government contradiction over red diesel rebate axe
In his Spring Statement the Chancellor announced a 5p-a-litre cut in fuel duty. But, with the end of the rebate on red diesel coming in…
Ukraine & supply chain
US pledges to ramp-up liquefied natural gas imports to EU; Poland cuts energy imports from Russia; sunflower oil shortage fuels palm oil ESG concerns Ukraine…

Distortions to UK used-car market can be addressed with marketplace rethink
The UK’s second-hand automotive market could well serve as a case study on topsy-turvy markets that have seemingly become the norm amid all the global…

Freeway reaches the highest standard with the latest ISO accreditations
Freeway Fleet Systems has announced that it has achieved both ISO 27001 (Information Security) and ISO 9001 (Quality Management) certifications, demonstrating the company’s commitment to…

Fleetpoint Event
Yesterday, 30th March 2022, we had our inaugural Fleetpoint Event, hosted by Vodafone Business Fleet Analytics. This was a great success, with sessions led by…

BIFA welcomes HMRC’s increased communication on forthcoming Customs changes
Commenting on the recent HMRC announcement that it would be communicating with all companies involved in international trade on the most significant changes in the…

Amey centralises driver training strategy with e-learning programme
Amey, a leading public service provider, has chosen Applied Driving Techniques (ADT) to provide e-learning across the business to promote road safety and mitigate identified…

Demo programme for Mercedes-Benz eVito Van launched
As part of its ongoing mission to help businesses move to electric, Europcar Vans & Trucks, part of Europcar Mobility Group UK, is running a…

Why more businesses are choosing to bring fleet managers into Board-level decision making
Any fleet-operating organisation knows the value of a good fleet manager. From logistics and cost management to health & safety and employee retention, their responsibilities…

How high definition is helping to improve fleet management
Safety cameras have become ubiquitous on commercial vehicles. From 360-degree all round protection to vehicle CCTV, cameras have significantly reduced collisions and injuries, successfully protecting…

Wheely-Safe proves the perfect fit for Waterline
Kitchen products supplier Waterline is in the process of rolling out Wheely-Safe technology across its commercial vehicle fleet. Eager to improve the safety and compliance…

Fuel-saving Michelin tyres pay off for Chiltern Distribution
Chiltern Distribution claims to have found the ‘sweet spot’ for truck tyre performance thanks to Michelin’s fuel-saving Energy tyre ranges, which it specified as original…

Van Sales UK shakes up the new vehicle market
In these uncertain times, with global supply chain problems and the continuing impact of the Covid 19 pandemic, what many van buyers want most of…

Rivus scoops Fleet Supplier of the Year for second year in a row
Following a challenging year for the automotive and fleet management sector and up against some solid competition, Rivus has been crowned Fleet Supplier of the…

Online shopping highlights the need for a fully connected delivery fleet
Now, more than ever, Britain is a nation of internet shoppers. Even before the pandemic struck, the percentage of retail sales that originated online was…

