Alan Thompson, Fleet Risk Consultant at Zurich Insurance

Fleet1000 speaks to Alan Thompson, Fleet Risk Consultant at Zurich Insurance, on driver behaviour, hidden risk and why most incidents are preventable "Most collisions are the result of poor decision-making and driver behaviour, rather than lack of skill or vehicle defects."   After more than 30 y...

Six questions fleets should be asking to actually reduce risk

In this week’s Fleet1000 interview, Alan Thompson sets out a clear checklist of questions fleet managers should be asking insurers, consultants and telematics providers to ensure they are delivering real impact. 1. How will you help us turn data into actionable insights?It’s important to understand ...

Lightfoot makes the case for 'gamifying' driver behaviour

An initiative from Iceland shows how incentivising drivers can deliver measurable improvements in safety, efficiency and engagement. Working with Lightfoot, the retailer has introduced a rewards programme linked to driver performance. Drivers achieving high safety scores and no recent collisions ca...

UK road quality gap exposed as index highlights rising fleet risk

A new “British Road Quality Index” from Northgate Vehicle Hire reveals just how uneven road conditions are across the UK and what that means for fleets operating day to day. Based on pothole reports, maintenance performance, damage claims and casualty data, the index ranks 18 major local authoritie...

Had a write-off? Rising £2.1bn trend puts EV repair and insurance costs in focus

A surge in insurance write-offs is highlighting a growing challenge for fleets as the industry shifts to electric vehicles: repairability and whole-life cost. A widely shared LinkedIn post from GreenFlip CEO Amandeep Kalra detailed how a minor collision led to a Category N write-off, despite limite...

Fleet solution launches to watch: AI management, compliance automation and EV salsac

This week’s product launches highlight where fleet pressure is building, with new solutions targeting admin, compliance and electrification. First is FleetFusion, a new AI-driven fleet management platform from FleetSafe Group. It brings vehicles, drivers, compliance and maintenance into a single sy...

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Leasing by Specialist Fleet Services

Established in 1992, Specialist Fleet Services Ltd (SFS) has grown to become a renowned contract hire and fleet management company, known for its competitive and flexible service offerings. Acquired by Paragon Bank, a member of Paragon Banking Group, in November 2015, SFS operates from Northampton, featuring an on-site workshop.

As part of Paragon Bank, SFS offers a wide range of leasing and finance options, from lease purchases to operating leases inclusive of maintenance. Through Paragon Bank Vehicle Finance (PBVF), we specialise in commercial vehicle leasing and hire purchase, providing flexible funding options tailored to the needs and financial constraints of our clients, spanning local authorities to private sector organisations. This strategic approach helps maximise the value of their fleet assets.

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Fleet Funding by Agility Fleet

Established in 2004, Agility Fleet has aimed to become the preferred partner in Vehicle Funding and Fleet Management for fleets smaller than 100 vehicles. Keith Townsend, the Chairman and CEO, leverages extensive experience in procurement and operations management to offer tailored solutions that prioritise customer needs over standardised offerings. This customer-centric approach is encapsulated in our name, "Agility", highlighting our flexibility compared to the rigid "one size fits all" models of our competitors.

Tailored Funding Solutions: Our goal is to identify the best funding solutions that align with your current business requirements, balancing benefits and considerations with integrity at the core of our operations.

Available Options:

  • Business Contract Hire
  • Business Contract Purchase
  • Short Term / Flexi Leasing
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Fleet Management by Ogilvie Fleet

Ogilvie Fleet stands as the UK’s premier independent leasing company, celebrated with over 20 customer service awards in the last decade.

Our exhaustive fleet management services empower you to concentrate on your business pursuits. A steadfast commitment to customer satisfaction, combined with a series of pioneering IT advancements, has positioned the award-winning Ogilvie Fleet as one of the UK’s most rapidly expanding and reputable independent vehicle leasing and management enterprises.

We recognise that every customer's needs are unique, and leasing might not always provide the solution.

For organisations that maintain their purchased fleet, or perhaps opt for a non-maintenance lease product, our Fleet Management service offers a comprehensive solution that aims to minimise maintenance costs. We treat your vehicles with the same care as if they were our own, granting you access to our expertise, experience, and fleet discount structures.

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MyGeotab

Geotab is globally recognised as the premier provider of commercial fleet telematics. We seamlessly connect vehicles to the internet, offering web-based analytics to assist organisations in efficient fleet management. Reduce expenses, maintain flexibility, and enhance your fleet's productivity with our top-tier fleet management software.

Control your entire fleet from a single, expansive platform with MyGeotab. Accessible in various feature packages – Base, Pro, and ProPlus – this web-based fleet management software consolidates all your vehicle and driver data, enabling swift, informed business decisions.

Suitable for fleets of all sizes, MyGeotab lays a solid foundation for business growth and operational savings. By utilising the Software Development Kit (SDK), fleet managers can tailor the software to meet specific requirements, enhancing the utility of their fleet data.

MyGeotab transforms complex data into actionable insights, helping businesses understand how factors like driving habits, time of day, and vehicle make and model influence fuel consumption. By normalising data into a uniform measurement, Geotab simplifies fuel management, allowing for easier analysis and decision-making.

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