Rachel Beaton: Octopus Fleet’s energy advantage is helping businesses make EV charging work smarter

Octopus Fleet is bringing a fresh perspective to fleet electrification, combining the wider Octopus Group’s energy expertise with a growing range of services designed to make electric vehicles easier and more cost-effective to operate. One year into the business, Commercial Director Rachel Beaton e...

Better Fleet: Design a fleet trial that proves value before rollout

Fleet pilots often produce positive results. That does not necessarily mean the full rollout will. A small group receives new technology, managers are unusually engaged, the supplier provides intensive support and drivers know they are part of a trial. Performance improves, the business case is app...

Success Story: Calisen uses rooftop solar to tackle electric-vehicle downtime

Calisen is fitting solar battery-maintenance technology across its electric fleet to reduce avoidable vehicle downtime. The business operates around 350 vans supporting approximately 1100 engineers and technicians, with about one-third of the fleet now fully electric. It found that systems includin...

Uncertainty over BiK rates delays salary sacrifice decisions

Uncertainty over future Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax rates is prompting drivers to delay signing up to electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes, as the industry calls for greater clarity ahead of the Autumn Budget (Wednesday 28th October). The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) is...

ZEV mandate review closes – what fleet managers should watch next

The Government’s review of the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate closes on 23 October 2026, with potential implications for vehicle supply, discounts and future fleet pricing. The consultation is examining annual ZEV sales targets, manufacturer flexibilities, possible alternative policy approaches and ...

Better Fleet: Futureproof EV policy by managing rules like an operating system

An EV policy written today will change as charging technology develops, vehicle capability improves or as tax treatment can move. Employee charging patterns will change. New payment models, tariffs and infrastructure will appear. Or new HMRC mileage rates make a difference. The challenge for fleet ...

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Lightfoot Vision

Achieve your fleet objectives with Lightfoot’s advanced open-platform telematics technology, designed to empower you with the means to excel.

Discover the ultimate in fleet management with Lightfoot Vision, our all-encompassing driver safety suite that merges our pioneering driver improvement technology with cutting-edge video telematics. Lightfoot Vision offers a straightforward approach to safeguarding your fleet, mitigating distracted driving, and defending against insurance fraud through proactive driver care, thereby conserving time, finances, and lives.

Ideal for any fleet size, our dashcams are user-friendly and adaptable, ranging from simple front-facing cameras to sophisticated driver-facing models that leverage computer vision and artificial intelligence to deter hazardous driving behaviour instantly.

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Safety Markings by Stewart Signs

Stewart Signs is equipped to help you plan, design, implement, and manage a targeted advertising campaign with vibrant, printed colour wraps that truly stand out. For operations after dark, our high-impact reflective livery increases visibility and exposure.

With over a third of all road accidents involving work vehicles, particularly those that stop frequently on busy roads, safety is paramount. Stewart Signs offers a specialised Hi-Vis service to help protect your drivers and the public with fully compliant high-visibility safety markings and notices.

We are here to assist you in complying with legislation and integrating safety markings with your fleet branding seamlessly. Our durable fluorescent, standard, and prismatic reflective films guarantee visibility and compliance, produced using cutting-edge manufacturing processes to handle complex designs with the most advanced materials.

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Insurer Solutions by FMG

FMG provides essential, round-the-clock support for vehicles and drivers to an esteemed clientele, including Blue Chip companies, Leasing Providers, Motor Insurers, Brokers, MGAs, National Highways, and various Police Forces.

FMG stands at the forefront of supporting Motor Insurers and Insurance Brokers in managing claim costs for their policyholders. Our bespoke Claims Management system, Ingenium, is tailored to fit the unique needs of each policyholder, streamlining the claims process and reducing delays at each step.

Our online portals are specifically designed for Motor Insurers and Brokers, offering complete transparency over all claim activities, reserves, and providing a comprehensive report suite.

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Fleet Management by Northgate

Since its inception in 1981, Northgate has ascended to become the UK’s foremost provider of B2B light commercial vehicle rental and mobility solutions.

For non-Northgate vehicles within YourFleet, our expertise ranges from straightforward service or maintenance of your existing vehicles to tackling the intricate challenges of managing YourFleet on a daily basis. Our proficiency aids in reducing costs, enhancing driver safety, and liberating time, enabling you to focus on your primary business activities.

Fleet Management for Northgate Vehicles: In addition to renting a Northgate vehicle, we can relieve the burden of fleet administration, allowing you to dedicate less time to paperwork and more to your core business pursuits.

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