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...

Fleets sitting on idle assets as data gap limits utilisation

Fleet operators are sitting on underused assets and most already have the tools to fix it. New research from Teletrac Navman shows equipment such as trailers, plant and specialist assets is idle around 50% of the time. At the same time, 74% of fleets say data accessibility is the main barrier to imp...

Wigan Council cuts idling by 29% across 320-vehicle fleet

Wigan Council has reduced engine idling by 29% across its 320-vehicle fleet after rolling out telematics from Michelin Connected Fleet, cutting fuel costs and improving environmental performance in the process. The local authority’s mixed fleet, spanning HGVs, LCVs and cars, used on-board data over...

Sermi rollout opens up repair data as fleets look to reduce downtime

A new certification scheme is set to reshape how vehicles are repaired in the UK. Sermi, short for Security related Repair and Maintenance Information, has officially gone live, giving approved independent garages access to security sensitive vehicle data for the first time. This matters because mo...

The financial benefits of running a company van

  Volvo EX30 SUV becomes an electric van, by adding rear window panels and an internal fit-out. All the looks, only some of the cost! The case for a company vanFor business users, a van remains one of the most tax-efficient ways to stay on the road. Unlike company cars, the Benefit-in-Kind charge i...

Autotrader’s lease deals of the week – three SUVs under £250 per month

Here are three of the most interesting lease deals currently available through Autotrader, all sitting under the £250 per month mark and covering a mix of efficient hybrids, everyday SUVs and a larger seven-seat option. Hyundai Kona from £227.84 per month The Hyundai Kona is one of those cars that...

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Grey Fleet Monitoring by RED Driver Training

RED driver training courses are meticulously designed to elevate your employees to higher standards of safety and efficiency behind the wheel. Our curriculum spans a vast array of subjects, including defensive driving techniques, proper vehicle upkeep, licence verification, and acquisition.

Managing a grey fleet — permitting employees to use their personal vehicles for business purposes — is an effective strategy, provided there's diligent oversight regarding the health and maintenance of these vehicles.

This approach can significantly lower costs compared to maintaining a company-owned fleet and eliminates the initial outlay for purchasing or leasing vehicles.

A well-managed grey fleet can offer substantial advantages over company-owned vehicle management. However, without proper management, a grey fleet may present challenges not typically associated with company-owned fleets. Encouraging drivers to utilise their personal vehicles for business travel can offer a more cost-efficient solution for smaller, low-mileage organisations than operating a fleet of company vehicles.

Our grey fleet management service ensures you harness these benefits effectively, maintaining the balance between cost-efficiency and fleet safety.

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Fleet Tracking Software by Cameramatics

Drawing from years of expertise in fleet technology and operations in a previous venture, Cameramatics founders Mervyn O’Callaghan and Simon Murray identified significant gaps in the information available to fleet operators, leaving them vulnerable to various costly risks. CameraMatics recognises the crucial role of IoT in the future of fleet management.

Our sophisticated GPS tracking system enables you to control fuel usage, enhance safety, and optimise efficiency, supporting your goals for sustainable operations. Gain actionable insights to reduce fuel wastage and operational costs effectively.

Capabilities include:

  • Setting fuel cost, mpg, or mileage targets for depots, teams, or individuals.
  • Tracking vehicle utilisation, refuelling, fuel consumption, and mpg.
  • Integrating tachographs and fuel cards.
  • Precise identification of non-compliance.
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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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Business Leasing by Pink Car Leasing

Whether you are exploring vehicle leasing for the first time or are a seasoned customer, Pink Car Leasing is here to guide you every step of the way. Our dedicated team of sales consultants, experts in Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs), vans, minibuses, electric, hybrid, and prestige vehicles, are committed to providing you with personalised service to meet your unique needs—be it one vehicle or a fleet of one hundred.

At Pink Car Leasing, we pride ourselves on not only finding you the most competitive deals in the market but also on delivering exceptional customer support throughout your leasing process. As the UK’s premier business car and van leasing specialists, we offer an extensive range of vehicles, including sought-after models from Mercedes, BMW, and Audi.

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