Alan Thompson, Fleet Risk Consultant at Zurich Insurance

Fleet1000 speaks to Alan Thompson, Fleet Risk Consultant at Zurich Insurance, on driver behaviour, hidden risk and why most incidents are preventable "Most collisions are the result of poor decision-making and driver behaviour, rather than lack of skill or vehicle defects."   After more than 30 y...

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for reducing EV cost uncertainty

1. Start with your real operating profile, not generic assumptions Decisions are often based on averages rather than how the fleet actually runs. The starting point should be your real-world duty cycle – how far vehicles travel, where they operate, and how they’re used across the day. That includes...

Center Parcs launches Tusker salary sacrifice scheme following strong employee demand

Center Parcs has launched a salary sacrifice car scheme with Tusker after seeing significant employee interest in the benefit, with 19 vehicle orders already placed since launch. According to the company, 30% of employees logged into the scheme within the first week, with early engagement including...

UK public EV charging network surpasses major milestone

The UK’s public EV charging network has surpassed 120,000 chargers for the first time, with ultra-rapid charging continuing to show the strongest growth. New figures from Zapmap show 1,308 net new chargers were added during April, bringing the UK total to 120,388 devices across on-street, destinati...

Had a write-off? Rising £2.1bn trend puts EV repair and insurance costs in focus

A surge in insurance write-offs is highlighting a growing challenge for fleets as the industry shifts to electric vehicles: repairability and whole-life cost. A widely shared LinkedIn post from GreenFlip CEO Amandeep Kalra detailed how a minor collision led to a Category N write-off, despite limite...

Daf launches electric truck route simulator to assess EV viability

Daf has launched a new interactive Electric Route Simulator designed to help fleets assess whether electric trucks are operationally viable for specific routes before committing to deployment. The tool allows operators to input customer-defined routes and simulate range performance across Daf’s ele...

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Motoring Employee Benefits by Halfords for Business

At Halfords for Business, we collaborate directly with companies of varying sizes and Benefit Providers to enhance employee and customer engagement through leading Cycling and Motoring Employee Benefits solutions.

As an integral part of the Halfords Group, we offer a comprehensive range of services and products across the nation through our extensive network of over 1200 retail stores, garages, and mobile expert vans.

Elevate Your Employee Benefits Programme with Us:

  • Cycle2Work Scheme: This initiative presents the perfect opportunity to boost your employees' health and financial well-being, while also offering savings for your business.
  • Car Maintenance Salary Sacrifice: Make car ownership more manageable and safer for your employees and their families through our salary sacrifice scheme, designed to make car maintenance more cost-effective.
  • Rewards and Incentives: Enhance motivation and express appreciation towards your employees and customers with thoughtful gifts that encourage and support their personal and professional journeys.
  • Extensive Product Range: Gain access to an expansive selection of over 10,000 products in motoring, trade, and cycling – featuring exclusive items only available at Halfords!
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Contract Hire by Marshall Leasing

At the core of Marshall Leasing is our extensive background in fleet management and finance, which underpins our commitment to delivering customer-centric solutions. As the 22nd largest leasing company in the UK according to Fleet News FN50, our approach is fundamentally service-driven, a philosophy that has seen us achieve exceptional retention rates among both customers and colleagues.

Contract Purchase is ideal for businesses aiming to own their vehicles while mitigating depreciation risks:

  • Offers similar fixed payment benefits and flexibility as contract hire.
  • Includes optional maintenance and added-value services.
  • Guaranteed resale value at the end of the term by the finance company.
  • Transfer of ownership to the customer upon final payment completion.

At Marshall Leasing, our expansive array of services and a steadfast focus on service excellence set us apart, ensuring we remain at the forefront of fleet management and vehicle leasing in the UK.

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KINTO Share

KINTO delivers an integrated mobility experience, combining various transport methods and payment options into a single, inclusive solution — from car-sharing schemes to flexible car subscriptions designed for everyone, catering to all needs and capabilities.

With KINTO Share, experience the convenience of a Hybrid car without the associated ownership costs. Our easy-to-use service ensures you have access to the right vehicle for any occasion, available 24/7 at your fingertips.

For fleet managers, our telematics service offers a smarter way to monitor fleet usage and manage costs effectively, ensuring optimal fleet performance and efficiency.

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Fleet Management Solutions by Michelin Connected Fleet

Michelin Connected Fleet stands by your side as a genuine partner, offering bespoke recommendations drawn from your mobility data to help you cut costs, boost productivity, ensure driver safety, and manage sustainable fleets effectively.

Our fleet management solutions are built upon a triad of essential, inseparable components that feature across all our offerings: advanced connected vehicle technology; comprehensive day-to-day fleet management; and in-depth performance analysis paired with exceptional customer service.

  • Vehicle Tracking: To tackle the challenge of vehicle location at any given moment, our Fleet Tracking Solutions encompass a geolocation map equipped with tools for assignment dispatch based on proximity, alongside instant access to crucial vehicle and driving behaviour data such as speeding or harsh braking.
  • Driving Behaviour: To address the need for safe, cost-efficient, and eco-friendly driving, our driving behaviour tools provide both fleet managers and drivers with real-time, detailed information and reports.
  • Vehicle Maintenance: Ensuring your vehicles remain roadworthy and safe, our vehicle maintenance tools facilitate a well-organised maintenance schedule, tailored to your vehicles’ life cycles and the real-time data they generate.
  • Smart Job Management: Enhancing customer service excellence within fleets, our job management tools enable precise job assignments based on various factors like vehicle type, operation, load, and proximity. Track progress and receive notifications upon job completion, all within an integrated system.
  • EV Transition and Management: Streamlining the transition to and management of electric vehicle (EV) fleets, our EV transition tool leverages journey data to recommend the most efficient transition strategies.
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