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...

Six questions fleets should be asking to actually reduce risk

In this week’s Fleet1000 interview, Alan Thompson sets out a clear checklist of questions fleet managers should be asking insurers, consultants and telematics providers to ensure they are delivering real impact. 1. How will you help us turn data into actionable insights?It’s important to understand ...

Fleetmaster cuts collisions by 39% through driver behaviour focus

A case study from Brake highlights how fleet risk reduction is being delivered in practice – and it’s not driven by technology alone. Fleetmaster, a driver training and risk management provider, worked with fleets to combine telematics data with targeted coaching and behavioural interventions. The ...

£11.9bn in claims highlights rising cost of even minor collisions

Fresh data from the Association of British Insurers shows how the cost of fleet incidents is increasing, even where volumes remain stable. Motor insurers paid out £11.9bn in claims in 2025, with £7.5bn linked to vehicle damage across 2.5 million claims. The underlying issue isn't just frequency but...

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...

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for improving driver performance

1. Start by stress-testing your current score Before changing tools, check what your existing score actually measures. If it’s mainly based on speeding, braking and acceleration, it’s a behaviour score, not a full performance view. That’s fine, but it means you’ll need to build around it rather tha...

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KINTO Join

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.

KINTO Join is redefining the daily commute by connecting colleagues who wish to carpool through our innovative app. Our technology not only verifies participants but also enables companies to reward carpoolers with incentives like priority parking while reducing their carbon footprint.

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International Fleet Management by TraXall

TraXall International extends its expertise across more than 30 countries globally, adopting a 'Local Management: Global View' approach to guarantee service excellence. This method ensures the satisfaction of local stakeholders, high engagement levels among employees, and efficient service delivery and reporting. We collaborate closely with you to craft a customised plan for your international fleet, offering a comprehensive solution designed to safeguard your interests.

The journey towards sustainability necessitates a focus on reducing vehicle and transportation emissions—a crucial component of climate action. As the industry awaits broader adoption of Hydrogen and other alternative fuels, the electrification of company fleets presents a viable path forward. Our local specialists are on hand to guide you through the transition to a zero-emission fleet, considering local regulations, government incentives, and legislation. TraXall provides international oversight, ensuring cohesive strategy development for your zero-emission fleet ambitions.

The switch to electric vehicles (EVs) is motivated not only by environmental considerations but also by the potential for significant cost savings, reduced maintenance requirements, enhanced productivity, and an improved driving experience.

Incorporating sustainability, cost-efficiency, and driver satisfaction, our local teams—fluent in native languages and steeped in regional expertise—offer comprehensive support to your staff throughout the fleet transformation process.

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Electric Vehicles Telematics Toolkit by Lightfoot

Achieve your fleet objectives with Lightfoot’s advanced open-platform telematics technology, designed to empower you with the means to excel.

With Lightfoot, you can extract maximum value from your electric fleet while ensuring your vehicles remain operational at all times. Our EV management solution enhances vehicle range, promotes optimal charging practices, minimises downtime risks, and simplifies home charge reimbursements. This culminates in an effortless, efficient fleet management experience that positions your business at the forefront of eco-friendly driving.

Our extensive EV telematics toolkit enables you to oversee your electric fleet with certainty, supported by comprehensive data accessible through a singular web-based portal. For those managing mixed fleets, the advantage of consolidating petrol, diesel, and electric vehicle data into one unified platform is invaluable.

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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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