Charlie Cook, Founder and CEO at Rightcharge

Fleet1000 speaks to Charlie Cook, Founder and CEO of Rightcharge, on software over hardware, their latest solution and why home charging remains the industry’s biggest untapped opportunity “90% of our fleet drivers are still on standard electricity tariffs when they could be charging at a fraction ...

More fleets are worried about the shift away from petrol and diesel

Concern about the transition to electric vehicles is rising again among UK fleets, with new research suggesting the industry is becoming increasingly aware of what the 2030 petrol and diesel phase-out will actually mean in practice. According to the 2026 Arval Fleet and Mobility Observatory, 38% of...

TfL contractor cuts fuel use and emissions by 15% in hydrogen-cleaning trial

A four-month fleet trial by TfL rail contractor 1stinrail has shown how some diesel fleets may still be able to make meaningful emissions reductions before full electrification becomes viable. Working with Advanced Hydrogen Technology Group (AHT), the company trialled hydrogen-powered engi...

No cab, more cargo: autonomous electric truck concept promises 15% more load space

A new autonomous electric truck concept being developed in the UK could give fleets more payload, more cargo space and potentially fewer vehicles on the road, simply by removing the cab altogether. Electric vehicle specialist Voltempo is developing a 15.6-metre rigid autonomous truck with ...

UK’s most reliable used SUVs ranked

If you want a used family SUV that’s likely to just get on with the job, new warranty data suggests the Toyota RAV4 is still one of the safest bets around. Research from Warranty Solutions Group, based on warranty claims paid between May 2025 and April 2026, ranked the RAV4 as the UK’s most reliabl...

Fresh best-practice guidance gives van fleets a roadmap for stronger compliance

Van fleets are being warned that treating light commercial vehicles differently to HGVs from a compliance perspective could leave businesses increasingly exposed following serious road incidents. According to transport law specialists LMP Legal, investigators are now looking far beyond the individu...

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Mentor Insight by eDriving

eDriving, a subsidiary of Solera, assists organisations worldwide in reducing incidents, collisions, injuries, licence violations, carbon emissions, and the total cost of fleet ownership through its patented digital driver risk management programs.

Mentor Insight, a tailored version of our award-winning Mentor app, excludes telematics data yet still provides many of the most effective tools in digital driver risk management. This includes risk assessment, predictive driver scoring, eLearning, manager coaching, and gamification, all within a data-secure environment that ensures driver privacy at every stage.

From our extensive experience with some of the world’s largest fleets, we understand that the integration of telematics can occasionally raise concerns among drivers and work councils. Therefore, we have developed a custom version that achieves comprehensive risk insights without relying on telematics data.

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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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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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Proflex

Proflex by Prohire caters to both short-term and long-term rental needs with an extensive selection of commercial vehicles, including those powered by alternative fuels for a greener tomorrow. Our range includes commercial vans, rigid trucks, tractor units, trailers, and specialist vehicles, all supported by 24/7 assistance every day of the year, available for daily, weekly, or monthly hire.

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