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...

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for reducing EV cost uncertainty

1. Start with your real operating profile, not generic assumptions Decisions are often based on averages rather than how the fleet actually runs. The starting point should be your real-world duty cycle – how far vehicles travel, where they operate, and how they’re used across the day. That includes...

Center Parcs launches Tusker salary sacrifice scheme following strong employee demand

Center Parcs has launched a salary sacrifice car scheme with Tusker after seeing significant employee interest in the benefit, with 19 vehicle orders already placed since launch. According to the company, 30% of employees logged into the scheme within the first week, with early engagement including...

UK public EV charging network surpasses major milestone

The UK’s public EV charging network has surpassed 120,000 chargers for the first time, with ultra-rapid charging continuing to show the strongest growth. New figures from Zapmap show 1,308 net new chargers were added during April, bringing the UK total to 120,388 devices across on-street, destinati...

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...

Daf launches electric truck route simulator to assess EV viability

Daf has launched a new interactive Electric Route Simulator designed to help fleets assess whether electric trucks are operationally viable for specific routes before committing to deployment. The tool allows operators to input customer-defined routes and simulate range performance across Daf’s ele...

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Free2move

Free2move, developed by the PSA Group, aims to revolutionise mobility services by offering a universal, all-encompassing solution.

Quickly expand or update your business fleet, suitable for any company size, with rental terms starting from four days. Opt for a flexible duration from 3 to 18 months, selecting a commitment level that aligns with your needs, providing the adaptability your fleet requires during fluctuating business periods.

Free2move delivers exceptional operational vehicle management, with our sales team on hand to discuss our long-term rental options and bespoke services.

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Mileage+ by The Miles Consultancy

As a globally recognised, multi-award-winning firm, The Miles Consultancy excel in consolidating, analysing, and auditing data from diverse sources, delivering an average saving of 15.4% on fuel bills for our clients. Our expertise lies in devising innovative strategies that reduce both client expenses and employee costs related to business mileage and trips, backed by a savings guarantee.

Mileage+ revolutionises fuel bill management by providing precise tracking and auditing of your employees' business mileage and fuel expenses. This award-winning service utilises a user-friendly mobile app for on-the-move mileage logging. Alternatively, mileage can be captured via telematics feed or manually entered into our online platform. We conduct thorough audits on every journey, ensuring adherence to your company's policies.

Benefits for your business include:

  • Significant cost reductions
  • Reduced administrative burden
  • Insightful, consolidated reporting
  • Full compliance with accurate mileage records for tax purposes
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Fleet Management by Specialist Fleet Services Ltd

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.

Whether maintaining vehicles directly or not, clients benefit from the full support and expertise of SFS. We offer a fixed-price, comprehensive menu of fleet management services, including:

  • Fleet management and scheduling
  • Servicing, inspections, and certifications (MOT, LOLER)
  • Breakdown recovery
  • Mobile engineer support
  • Fuel management
  • Staff training and TUPE transfers
  • Fleet support desk
  • Workshop Management
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Driverline Telematics by Sinclair Finance & Leasing

Sinclair Finance & Leasing specialises in offering quality motor vehicles through versatile finance and leasing options. As an independent contract hire company, our philosophy revolves around delivering consistent, personalised support to our clients. We provide an extensive range of vehicles, including light commercial ones, tailored to suit various funding packages. This client-centred approach distinguishes us in a highly competitive market.

Our telematics service, Driverline, ensures that vehicle servicing interruptions are preempted with 24/7 monitoring. Our agents are prompted to contact drivers for immediate action, reducing downtime and saving costs. Driverline's features include:

  • Real-Time Servicing Alerts
  • 24/7 Operational Support
  • Bluetooth Identity Verification: For drivers to confirm the nature of their trips, enhancing data accuracy and profitability.
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