Jon Lawes, Novuna Vehicle Solutions: Operational understanding is the key to reducing total fleet costs

As fleet operations become more demanding, leasing providers must offer far more than competitive funding packages. Speaking to 100 Trusted Brands in Fleet, Jon Lawes, Managing Director of Novuna Vehicle Solutions, believes genuine operational understanding has become one of the industry's greatest...

Better fleet uptime starts long before the vehicle leaves the depot

Fleet downtime rarely begins with a roadside breakdown. More often, it starts with small defects that go unnoticed, delayed maintenance decisions or reporting processes that prevent fleet managers from acting before minor issues become costly operational problems. Drawing on its experience supporti...

Better fleet uptime starts long before the vehicle leaves the depot

Fleet downtime rarely begins with a roadside breakdown. More often, it starts with small defects that go unnoticed, delayed maintenance decisions or reporting processes that prevent fleet managers from acting before minor issues become costly operational problems. Drawing on its experience supporti...

RAC research reinforces money-saving impact of telematics

Fresh research from the RAC this week has reinforced one of the key messages from FleetWise's latest Better Fleet playbook: telematics only creates value when the data is turned into action. According to the RAC, fleets can reduce fuel costs by up to 15% by using telematics data to identify ineffic...

The Success Gap: Why fleet's best ideas often go unnoticed

Sharing your Success Stories with the industry Every year, fleets achieve remarkable results.They cut costs, improve compliance, reduce downtime, accelerate electrification and transform driver performance. Yet many of these successes never reach the wider fleet community. At FleetWise, we've identi...

Five Years of Change: How Leasing Became Strategic Fleet Consultancy

The UK's vehicle leasing sector has undergone one of the most significant transformations of any part of the fleet industry over the past five years. When the first 100 Trusted Brands in Fleet report launched in 2022, leasing providers were already adapting to unprecedented disruption. Global suppl...

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Driver CPC Training by Red

RED driver training courses are meticulously designed to elevate your employees to higher standards of safety and efficiency behind the wheel. Our curriculum spans a vast array of subjects, including defensive driving techniques, proper vehicle upkeep, licence verification, and acquisition.

RED presents an extensive selection of engaging, innovative, and interactive driver CPC training courses, all endorsed and accredited by JAUPT. A significant number of our courses are available online, contributing towards the mandatory 35 hours of training for CPC accreditation. Furthermore, we're equipped to develop bespoke CPC training courses tailored to your specific demands.

Our courses aim to tackle issues such as fatigue, wellbeing, and other driving impairments head-on.

By blending interactive theoretical sessions with practical workshops, we equip participants with tangible tools and strategies to enhance their overall well-being. This includes advice on leading a healthier lifestyle, achieving mental clarity, enhancing sleep quality, managing fatigue, stress, and understanding the impact of alcohol and drugs on driving capabilities.

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Free2Move Charge

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

At home, on the go or for business—the Free2move Charge ecosystem of simple-to-use electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions helps you stay charged and ready, wherever the road takes you.

Simplify your employees' electric vehicle experiences with our user-friendly application, accessible via car screens or smartphones. Locate available charging points from over 200,000 across Europe, plan journeys based on vehicle range, and handle parking and electric charging payments directly through the app, enhancing the daily commutes of your workforce.

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Progreen by Prohire

Our ProGreen division is at the forefront of the UK’s Green Industrial Revolution, supporting customers’ Net Zero ambitions by decarbonising fleets with high-performing, reliable, zero-emission vehicle technologies.

Proactive planning with ProGreen:

ProGreen has already supported 450+ businesses to develop their transition strategy to alternative vehicle technology and execute their fleet’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) plans to help to prepare ahead of the government’s green deadline in a controlled and cost effective manner.

Discover the art of the possible with Progreen

Understand the total cost of ownership, the many benefits of alternative fuels, how to ensure a smooth transition with our support and most importantly, how to drive down your carbon emissions.

  1. Taking positive steps towards your environmental and corporate social responsibility
  2. Reduced CO2 emissions, delivering improved air quality
  3. Future proof fleets as major cities go for green
  4. Reduce operating costs and increase fleet uptime
  5. Zero congestion charges within Clean Air Zones
  6. The ability to take advantage of incentives and Government grants


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Vehicle Funding 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.

Leveraging our independence and extensive experience, we provide innovative commercial vehicle finance arrangements:

  • Operating Lease: Ideal for businesses looking for vehicles without the desire for ownership.
  • Hire Purchase Plus: Combines the benefits of hire purchase with added flexibility.
  • Hire Plan: Customisable plans suited to short-term and variable needs.
  • Contract Hire: Fixed-term, fixed-cost vehicle hiring with no residual risk.
  • Daily Rental: Flexible day-to-day vehicle hiring as required.
  • Sale and Leaseback: Convert your owned fleet into a leased fleet to free up capital.
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