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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Free2Move Charge

Free2move, developed by the PSA Group, aims to revolutionise mobility services by offering a universal, all-encompassing solution.

At home, on the go or for business—the Free2move Charge ecosystem of simple-to-use electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions helps you stay charged and ready, wherever the road takes you.

Simplify your employees' electric vehicle experiences with our user-friendly application, accessible via car screens or smartphones. Locate available charging points from over 200,000 across Europe, plan journeys based on vehicle range, and handle parking and electric charging payments directly through the app, enhancing the daily commutes of your workforce.

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Fleet Management Solutions by Trakm8

Trakm8 stands as the pre-eminent provider of technology solutions in fleet management, insurance telematics, optimisation, and vehicle camera systems. Our avant-garde technologies are versatile, catering to fleets of any size and delivering transformative insights that bolster fleet efficiency and mitigate risks.

Gain a comprehensive overview of your fleet through a unified platform, designed to cut costs, enhance safety, and ensure compliance.

  • Live Vehicle Tracking: Utilise live GPS tracking with Trakm8 Insight for real-time vehicle locations and journeys, coupled with HMRC-compliant expense reporting.
  • Driver Behaviour: Our solutions can significantly lower fuel expenditure by up to 10%, curtail speeding instances, and facilitate negotiations for reduced insurance premiums by lowering the rate of at-fault accidents.
  • Electric Vehicle Management: Facilitate your fleet's transition to electric vehicles with Trakm8, reaping savings on fuel and diminishing carbon footprints. Trakm8 Insight provides precise data on vehicle locations, battery charge levels, and range, including low charge alerts.
  • Vehicle Health: With remote monitoring through Trakm8 Insight, receive prompt alerts for any vehicle issues via email or within the platform. Our Connectedcare feature proactively notifies you of engine warning lights, preventing costly repairs.
  • Live Streaming Video: The RH600, an award-winning product from Trakm8, merges telematics' advantages with video and photo evidence of traffic incidents directly within Trakm8 Insight.
  • Remote Tacho Downloads: Our state-of-the-art technology simplifies driver and vehicle tachograph downloads, negating the need for manual downloads or costly hardware.
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Service Plans by Autoserve

As a distinguished independent vehicle management company boasting over four decades of industry expertise, Autoserve is uniquely positioned to provide impartial, bespoke advice and services that align perfectly with the expectations of our clientele. Our commitment lies in delivering cost-effective solutions, meticulously crafted to cater to the individual needs of our customers, encompassing vehicle financing, selection, and comprehensive management.

Autoserve Service Plans are ingeniously designed to distribute the costs associated with your vehicle’s maintenance, providing a host of benefits that enhance convenience and security. With access to over 16,000 approved garages throughout the UK, these plans offer flexibility and choice in where to service your vehicle.

Key Features of an Autoserve Service Plan:

  • Comprehensive coverage for all major and minor servicing, as well as MOTs, adhering to the manufacturer's scheduled timelines for your vehicle.
  • An extensive network of 16,000 approved garages across the UK.
  • Free access to our accident management facility, ensuring support in unforeseen circumstances.
  • The opportunity to augment your plan with a variety of optional extras, offering added assurance.
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Van Racking by System Edstolm

With over three decades of expertise in the UK, System Edstolm specialise in delivering safe and efficient solutions to some of the nation's foremost organisations. We provide a comprehensive solution for organising your vehicle, featuring the safest and most adaptable van racking products and accessories available.

Our van racking systems are the choice of over 500,000 van users throughout the UK and Europe, affirming their trust in System Edström.

  • Six Decades of Industry Leadership Boasting more than 60 years in the van racking business, our depth of experience ensures we offer unparalleled solutions.
  • Swedish Quality Assurance Designed, developed, and manufactured in Sweden, our van racking solutions and accessories epitomise the hallmark of quality synonymous with Swedish engineering.
  • Five-Year Guarantee We stand by the durability of our vehicle racking systems and products with a comprehensive five-year warranty, provided they are installed by a System Edström certified installer.
  • Uncompromising Safety Standards Our commitment to safety is unwavering, with our van racking systems and products undergoing rigorous crash testing in the UK and Europe, adhering to ECE 17-07 and iNRS NS286 standards.
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