Sophie Foucque, CEO at MICHELIN Connected Fleet EAA

Fleet1000 speaks to MICHELIN Connected Fleet CEO Sophie Foucque on data strategy, EV transition and turning insight into action "In any fast-paced, rapidly evolving sector that depends on continual innovation, having diverse minds is critical. Mobility cannot be an exception." French-born and now...

Better Fleet: Why EV reimbursement is still unclear for fleets

As fleets go electric, one basic question keeps causing confusion: who pays for the electricity used on business journeys, and how do they get that money back fairly? That’s what reimbursement means in practice. An employee charges a company vehicle at home or on the road for work, then the employe...

AA-Rightcharge trial shows fleets can cut EV charging costs by up to 35%

A pilot with The AA is showing how fleets can reduce public EV charging costs without adding complexity for drivers. Working with Rightcharge, the AA has tested a new multi-network ‘Gold Card’ designed to simplify access to public charging while lowering costs. Early results suggest savings of up t...

When your vehicle changes overnight: how fleets can manage OTA updates

Association of Fleet Professionals has raised concerns about over-the-air (OTA) updates reducing vehicle performance – but for fleets, the bigger issue is control. The issue was discussed at a recent AFP Megafleets Committee meeting, where operators reported instances of vehicle capabilities changi...

Activ8 Solar Energies improves operational efficiency and driver performance with Radius

Active8 Solar Energies is one of Ireland’s leading renewable energy specialists, supplying and installing solar panel systems to commercial and residential sites around Ireland, the UK, and Europe. It’s a fleet of 83 light commercial vehicles (LCVs) are used by installers on a daily basis. With a la...

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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First Notification of Loss by sopp+sopp

As a member of Activate Group, sopp+sopp provides its customers with the benefits of continuous investment and innovation in accident management solutions and fleet services.

Our network exceeds 340 approved repair locations alongside an expanding number of Activate Accident Repair bodyshops we own. This setup enhances our capacity and capability to handle repairs for all types of vehicles, including those powered by alternative fuels.

Our in-house FNOL service in the UK operates around the clock, every day of the year, providing immediate roadside support and ancillary services for drivers. The flexibility of our FNOL question sets allows for full customisation with integrations into industry-specific platforms and APIs that pull critical data from customer databases. This ensures fleets receive timely, accurate, and relevant data tailored to their specific incident management requirements.

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Telematics Solutions by Close Brothers Vehicle Hire

Close Brothers Vehicle Hire offers a comprehensive range of vehicle solutions including vehicle rental, contract hire, finance solutions, and fleet management services. As part of the Close Brothers Group plc, we are a leading independent service provider renowned for our impartial and expert services tailored to a diverse clientele including SMEs, PLC Blue Chips, and regional operators.

Our telematics system offers sophisticated monitoring and data collection to enhance vehicle and driver performance.

  • Driver and Vehicle Monitoring: Track real-time and historical data on driver behaviour and vehicle location with options for geo-fencing to maintain tight control over your fleet.
  • Preventative Maintenance Alerts: Real-time updates ensure vehicles are maintained promptly, reducing downtime and enhancing customer service continuity.
  • Fault Diagnostics: Remote diagnostics help identify and address faults quickly, potentially before they become more serious issues.
  • Efficiency and Profitability: Analysis of driver behaviour and vehicle performance can lead to significant improvements in operational efficiencies and profitability, with potential improvements of up to 10%.
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Fleet Telematics by Northgate

Since its inception in 1981, Northgate has ascended to become the UK’s foremost provider of B2B light commercial vehicle rental and mobility solutions.

Access to information is crucial, and Northgate Telematics offers insights into your drivers’ locations and driving habits, empowering you to ameliorate driver behaviour and diminish costs for your enterprise.

Proven Advantages for You and Your Drivers:

  • Safety & Staff Welfare: Stay informed about your team’s location on the road.
  • Reducing Fuel Costs: Cut down on idling times and speeding.
  • Reducing Accident Costs: Foster improved driving conduct.
  • Company & Brand Reputation: Your vans represent your business.
  • Fleet Productivity: Maximise vehicle utilisation.
  • Reduce Administrative Time: Benefit from instant alerts and bespoke reports.

Northgate Telematics further provides dashboard cameras. Integrated with our telematics platform, it promptly sends footage of subpar driving behaviour and collisions directly to your computer, facilitating an understanding of the causes behind such incidents and the promotion of better driving standards.

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Contract Purchase by Santander Consumer Finance

Understanding the pivotal role of uninterrupted mobility for your business, Santander Consumer Finance is here to support whether you're at the threshold of a new venture, scaling your fleet, or in need of vehicle replacement. We present a variety of adaptable finance solutions and supplementary products, dedicated to keeping your business operational.

Favoured for its adaptability, Contract Purchase caters to various business needs with its end-of-agreement flexibility. After placing a deposit and fulfilling regular payments, you're presented with three choices: return the vehicle with no additional charges (conditions apply), purchase the vehicle by paying the Guaranteed Future Value, or leverage any equity towards acquiring a new vehicle.

  • Guaranteed fixed monthly payments for precise budgeting
  • Typically lower payments compared to Lease Purchase without a final balloon payment
  • Multiple end-of-agreement options
  • Agreement term customisable to your vehicle retention preference
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