Toby Poston, BVRLA Chief Executive

Fleet1000 speaks to the BVRLA’s Toby Poston on narrative, the uneven race to decarbonisation and what fleets need next "In a world of tariffs, new business models and new entrants, we as an organisation must be ready. We need the skills, the systems, the relationships and the resources to pivot qui...

The simple driving habits proven to cut SMR costs

Poor driving habits are quietly adding pressure to fleet service, maintenance and repair budgets, according to new research from Venson Automotive Solutions. The study highlights how everyday behaviours behind the wheel are accelerating vehicle wear and increasing downtime across fleets. Almost a q...

How United Utilities slashed costs with predictive fleet management

For United Utilities, vehicle availability is mission critical. With more than 2,300 cars, vans, HGVs and specialist assets operating around the clock, even minor faults can quickly escalate into major service disruption and cost. To improve reliability while progressing towards its low carbon targ...

Carwow's lease deals of the week

Looking for a great-value lease this week? Carwow has lined up a mix of electric and petrol models offering strong monthly pricing, manageable upfront costs, and incentives that make switching even more appealing. Vauxhall Frontera Electric – from £147.76 per month One of the most affordable electr...

UK EV charging rollout could reach Norway levels by 2027

The UK’s electric vehicle charging network is on course to match Norway’s infrastructure balance within the next three years, as charger deployment accelerates and petrol station numbers continue to decline. Analysis from The Electric Car Scheme suggests the UK’s ratio of chargers to petrol station...

Better Fleet: A winter downtime playbook fleets can actually follow

The most resilient fleets approach winter EV performance in phases, not panic fixes. Treat winter as a planned operating condition — and range loss becomes manageable rather than disruptive. This short playbook breaks winter readiness into three moments: before winter bites, during cold spells, and ...

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Key2 Vehicle Management from Jaama

Jaama provides essential tools for strategic management of your fleet, incorporating drivers, vehicles, and other assets through our advanced software.

Key2 Vehicle Management is an all-encompassing solution for vehicle, asset, and driver management, proven to aid in controlling costs and ensuring legislative compliance, optimising fleet performance, reducing risks, and significantly boosting operational efficiencies.

Key2 is fully adaptable and caters to a broad range of companies, from those with a small number of vehicles to large-scale operations managing thousands of assets, making it an integral business solution.

  • Service, Maintenance, and Repair: Preventative maintenance is crucial for any fleet, as poor upkeep and record-keeping can lead to unnecessary costs and safety concerns.
  • Fuel and Fuel Card Management: Managing fuel costs, a significant expense in fleet operations, is vital. Jaama's fuel management functionality allows for comprehensive fuel data importation and intelligent validation to ensure accuracy and prevent discrepancies.
  • Driver and Risk Management: A consolidated view of an employee’s driving history, combined with their vehicle data, provides insightful information for identifying necessary actions. Key2 alerts fleet managers to high-risk employees and monitors driving behaviour, using a traffic light system to categorise drivers by risk level, informed by their accidents, endorsements, and mileage data.

With Jaama's Key2, streamline your fleet management processes, ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness across your business operations.

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Telematics Solutions by Close Brothers Vehicle Hire

Close Brothers Vehicle Hire offers a comprehensive range of vehicle solutions including vehicle rental, contract hire, finance solutions, and fleet management services. As part of the Close Brothers Group plc, we are a leading independent service provider renowned for our impartial and expert services tailored to a diverse clientele including SMEs, PLC Blue Chips, and regional operators.

Our telematics system offers sophisticated monitoring and data collection to enhance vehicle and driver performance.

  • Driver and Vehicle Monitoring: Track real-time and historical data on driver behaviour and vehicle location with options for geo-fencing to maintain tight control over your fleet.
  • Preventative Maintenance Alerts: Real-time updates ensure vehicles are maintained promptly, reducing downtime and enhancing customer service continuity.
  • Fault Diagnostics: Remote diagnostics help identify and address faults quickly, potentially before they become more serious issues.
  • Efficiency and Profitability: Analysis of driver behaviour and vehicle performance can lead to significant improvements in operational efficiencies and profitability, with potential improvements of up to 10%.
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Grey Fleet Management by Fleet Evolution

Based in the Midlands, Fleet Evolution has been a pioneer in flexible benefits and fleet services since its inception in 2010. Initially catering to smaller employers with fewer than 1,000 employees, we provide cost-neutral, flexible solutions tailored for organisations that found traditional employee car schemes too limiting or complex. Our innovation led to the launch of the UK's first electric car salary sacrifice scheme in 2012, demonstrating our commitment to accessible and sustainable fleet solutions.

The term 'grey fleet' refers to employees who use their own vehicles for company business. Under legislation, your responsibilities towards employees, customers, and the public extend to all work activities, including the use of personal vehicles. Managing a grey fleet can be complex due to the lack of visibility over the size, composition, and maintenance of these vehicles.

Fleet Evolution simplifies grey fleet management through various strategies, from cash-for-car schemes with strict guidelines to incorporating regular users into company cars or salary sacrifice schemes, all providing significant financial benefits for both employer and employee.

We offer comprehensive services for grey fleet management:

  • Policy Setup: Establishing clear operating rules for using personal vehicles.
  • Vehicle Regulations: Guidelines on permissible vehicle types, including maximum age limits.
  • Enforcement and Documentation: Managing everything from service confirmations to license checks and insurance verification.
  • Online Tools: Ensuring drivers regularly inspect their vehicles in line with the Highway Code.
  • Regular Communication: Engaging with drivers to explore more beneficial arrangements, such as transitioning to salary sacrifice schemes.
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Rental Services by Zenith

As the UK's premier independent entity in leasing, fleet management, and vehicle outsourcing Zenith’s extensive experience has furnished us with unparalleled industry insights, ensuring you're exceptionally well catered for, no matter your requirements.

Boasting access to 300,000 vehicles across 1,500 locations, we're confident in our ability to meet your needs, whether that's for short-term or long-term rental, or any rental period that suits you.

We offer on-demand, nationwide access to cars, specialist vehicles, and more. Whether you need a vehicle for a day, three months, or longer, our approach to vehicle rental is straightforward, with transparent, uniform pricing across the UK.

Our online booking system is designed for simplicity and efficiency, understanding that time is of the essence. This is why we pride ourselves on industry-leading response times from order to delivery.

Expect comprehensive UK coverage with the convenience of home or office delivery, on-airport collection, and rapid delivery including the option to choose the make, model, and additional specifications. Our extensive LCV network also provides access to 4x4s, specialist modifications, custom conversions, and Chapter 8 compliant livery.

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