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Commercial vehicle hire users 'want end to rogue operators'
Hauliers rated tackling rogue operators as a key concern.
Thursday, 2 September 2010
Category: Commercial fleet

Car leasing UK news: Study calls for tough transport rules
A report suggests strict measures to cut transport CO2.
Thursday, 2 September 2010
Category: Green fleet management

Organisations press case for speed cameras
Road safety groups have joined forces to highlight the benefits of speed camera technology.
Wednesday, 1 September 2010
Category: Accident management

Telematics 'can provide significant benefits and costs savings'
Fleet solutions users could benefit from implementing telematics solutions in terms of cost savings and efficiency benefits.
Wednesday, 1 September 2010
Category: Commercial fleet

RHA welcomes road toll report
A report on the impact of the M6 Toll on congestion has been welcomed by the RHA.
Wednesday, 1 September 2010
Category: Commercial fleet

MOT failure rates on the rise
Experts have warned that with MOT failure rates increasing, plans for biannual testing could affect road safety.
Wednesday, 1 September 2010
Category: Industry news

Uninsured motorists 'costing £50
per driver'

The total cost each year to motor insurance customers of dishonest drivers is estimated at £1.25 billion.
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
Category: Car fleet

Street furniture call may improve roads for car leasing UK customers
A call has been issued by UK ministers for councils to cut down on unnecessary road signs and barriers.
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
Category: Driver news

Fuel efficient driving tips issued to business car leasing customers
Tips such as taking time and not accelerating or braking too hard in heavy traffic could help drivers conserve fuel, it has been advised.
Friday, 27 August 2010
Category: Driver news

Vehicle makers hailed for safety improvements
Following positive EuroCap vehicle tests, RoadSafe has emphasised the need for fleet solutions decision makers to prioritise safety.
Thursday, 26 August 2010
Category: Car fleet

Car contract hire customers facing £250 annual parking fees
A series of local councils in the UK are thought to be examining the possibility of generating additional revenue through workplace parking charges, it has been reported.
Wednesday, 25 August 2010
Category: Car fleet

Consultancy, utilities and telecoms drivers 'have most points'
Those working in the utilities, consultancy and telecoms businesses present the highest risk when it comes to penalty points, research shows.
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
Category: Industry news

Further petrol price rises forecast
An industry group has predicted that the beginning of 2011 will see petrol costs rise to almost 126p a litre.
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
Category: Industry news

Drivers 'should look out for mp3 zombies'
Motorists have been advised to watch out for "iPod zombies" - pedestrians and cyclists distracted by technology while using UK roads.
Monday, 23 August 2010
Category: Driver news

Report outlines potential future for low-carbon business car leasing
The UK could move towards a low-carbon transport future by adopting innovative policies and technologies, a study advises.
Friday, 20 August 2010
Category: Green fleet management

Commercial vehicle leasing emissions 'should be reduced'
Targets need to be set by transport companies and operators around the world in order to reduce the levels of carbon emissions produced by the sector, a report suggests.
Thursday, 19 August 2010
Category: Green fleet management

Commercial vehicle hire customers urged to beware of cyclists
UK lorry drivers and cyclists are being urged to undertake awareness training in order to improve road safety.
Friday, 13 August 2010
Category: Accident management

Car leasing users support speed cameras but back cuts
Although speed cameras have an overall approval rating of 70% among drivers, many support a government decision to scrap funding for them, a poll has found.
Thursday, 12 August 2010
Category: Accident management

Call for tougher driving regulations to improve car contract hire safety
Motorists in the UK would like to see the legal age for driving raised and retesting made compulsory after people turn 70, new research shows.
Friday, 30 July 2010
Category: Risk management

RoSPA welcomes plans to make car leasing users safer
New plans to make roads across Europe safer have been welcomed.
Thursday, 22 July 2010
Category: Risk management

Car leasing users 'can benefit from driver training'
Car leasing users may wish to ensure drivers are trained.
Wednesday, 21 July 2010
Category: Risk management

Fleet solutions users 'should be charged per mile'
Fleet solutions users may be impacted by plans to charge motorists per mile.
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
Category: Fleet funding

VAT rise 'a blow for fleet solutions users'
Fleet solutions users could find their company hit by a rise in VAT.
Tuesday, 22 June 2010
Category: Fleet funding

Fleet managers need to plan for European fuel hike
Fleet solutions managers may want to plan ahead when it comes it where their drivers will stop to refuel.
Tuesday, 8 June 2010
Category: Fleet funding

Coalition government's plans to boost UK fleets
A wave of proposals by the new government could have economic and operational benefits for those running a car or commercial vehicle fleet in Britain.
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
Category: Feature

Closer look at OCRS scoring process
Fleets that fail to comply with the rules will be highlighted to VOSA thanks to the OCRS scoring process.
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
Category: Feature

Fleet solutions bosses offered steps to cutting down fuel consumption
Those in charge of fleets may wish to follow the advice of the experts in a bid to cut down on petrol usage.
Wednesday, 12 May 2010
Category: Feature