California is leading other US states in a push to become more environmentally conscious - and its latest target is rejuvenating its fleet sector.
The state has proposed that all heavy-duty trucks be diesel efficient and that they are equipped with products approved by the Environment Protection Agency’s Smartway program. The plan is part of a […]
Who is to blame for a fall in retail value of used small executives? Well, if you listen to the price experts at CAP its fleet managers that should shoulder their share of responsibility.
CAP is one of the leading providers of residual values data in the UK and has examined the fall in value of […]
You may pick up a Coca-Cola to keep yourself refreshed, but the company’s operators have a different approach to tackling the thirst of their fleet of cars and SUVs.
Atlanta-based Coca-Cola has gone green - turning to hybrid cars to solve the problem of its fleets guzzling too much ‘gas’. The company has already transitioned 325 […]
Fleet managers are being urged to look beyond their drivers when making investigations into accidents.
An increasing number of fleet operators are following up on accidents but they are failing to look at the wider issues, such as company culture and journey planning, according to Dr Will Murray a research director at Interactive Driving Systems (IDS).
He […]
Accidents are a hassle few fleet operators look forward to addressing but it’s an unavoidable part of running a profitable fleet service. Now however, some of the stress has been removed with the development of a new product that plugs the gap in the sector.
Total Accident Management has launched the Fleet 1-Call Service which offers […]
Worries over wasted fuel could soon be a concern of the past thanks to a new development from Merridale fuel management.
The company has developed a switching module for commercial diesel pumps that allows users to choose between a low flow rate for smaller vehicles such as estate cars, 4×4s and car-based vans; and a high […]
The number of EU nationals living and working in the UK is the cause of some fierce debate over immigration laws - however, it’s the rise of overseas fleet drivers that has caused controversy this week.
Research from a car insurance provider has shown a 270,000 increase in the number of resident EU drivers in the […]
There’s a new ‘must-have’ in the fleet sector - with one in four UK fleets now utilising tracking systems within their vehicle operations.
The research, conducted by fleet solution provider DigiCore, has revealed that three quarters of those using the technology are reaping the rewards with the value gained. Payback on their investment has been achieved […]
Fleet bosses are being forced to think green as rocketing fuel prices and tighter tax rules limit their vehicle choice.
Not only has the price at the pump soared - with some areas reporting a 5p leap in the space of 48hrs last week - but regulation introduced in the Budget means that fleet owners are […]