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...

How proper tyre management cuts downtime and extends asset life – a success story

Northern Ireland’s Mid and East Antrim Borough Council says a closer focus on tyre selection and lifecycle management has improved uptime across its commercial fleet, while also extending tyre life. The council, which runs around 100 vans and 60 HGVs, has used Michelin tyres exclusively since 2021....

Standardised vehicle-grading system to help fleets protect used-EV values

A new pan-European vehicle-grading standard could help UK fleets manage one of the biggest pressures in today’s market: protecting residual values as more EVs enter the used sector. While the system is being developed by the Car Remarketing Association of Europe, it is still relevant to UK operator...

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...

Speeding convictions hit four-year high – how to reduce your fleet's risk

The number of drivers caught speeding has risen sharply, adding fresh pressure on fleets to manage driver behaviour more closely. New DVLA data shows 939,519 drivers received an SP30 speeding endorsement in 2025 for exceeding limits on public roads, up 32% from 678,367 in 2022. Government figures al...

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Business Travel by Sixt

SIXT's corporate programme offers a complimentary sign-up for businesses of all sizes, granting access to the myriad benefits of a company car without a minimum purchase requirement. As a member, you’re entitled to reserve any car or class within our distinguished fleet, ensuring swift vehicle collection.

SIXT presents multiple solutions to make your business journeys more cost-effective and streamlined:

  • Self-drive rentals, private chauffeur services, or convenient carsharing for impromptu trips.
  • Select the ideal rental car enhanced by our digital tools, such as rental management software, complemented by exemplary customer support.
  • Collect your vehicle from accessible SIXT locations at global airports and train stations, ensuring you reach your engagements with ease and sophistication.
  • Embrace the flexibility to have a vehicle at your disposal, whenever and for as long as necessary.
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Welfare Van Conversions by Bri-Stor Systems

For forty years, Bri-Stor Systems has stood at the forefront of light commercial vehicle conversions in the UK, leading the market with our customer-focused philosophy. This approach has enabled us to cultivate enduring partnerships with many of the nation's most significant fleet operators across diverse sectors. Annually, we successfully convert upwards of 8,000 vehicles and manage a storage facility capable of accommodating over 2,000 vehicles.

For organisations requiring mobile facilities for field engineers, Bri-Stor's welfare van conversions offer a practical solution. These vehicles combine portable messing facilities with the capacity to transport multiple operatives, ensuring convenience and efficiency.

Entering this segment with a 35-year legacy in commercial vehicle conversions, including experience in the rail and civil infrastructure sectors, Bri-Stor upholds the highest quality standards. Our welfare vehicles are designed for durability and reliability.

In collaboration with utilities companies, contractors, and rental firms, Bri-Stor has developed an approved range of Welfare vehicle specifications to meet various needs. From basic models to luxury conversions featuring an array of optional extras such as microwaves, PIR sensor LED lighting, and 4G Wi-Fi, we tailor our offerings to provide the ideal solution for every requirement.

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Fuel Cards by fuelGenie

Owned and operated by Worldline IT Services UK Limited, fuelGenie collaborates with leading retailers like Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, and Shell to offer comprehensive business fuel card solutions. With a solid history spanning 17 years, we have been the backbone of fuel card programmes for the UK's foremost supermarkets.

fuelGenie revolutionises fuel management for UK businesses with its cost-free approach. Our fuel cards come without the usual fees — no issuance fee, no usage charges, and absolutely no surcharges or minimum spend requirements. Businesses pay only the pump price and receive a consolidated, user-friendly invoice for all fuelGenie account transactions. And the best part? It's perpetually free, not just for the first year.

Benefits include:

  • Control over drivers' spending and refuelling locations, enhancing time and cost efficiency.
  • A competitive credit facility.
  • Reduction of paperwork and administrative efforts typically associated with mileage claims.
  • fuelGenie fuel cards issue automatic receipts with HMRC-approved VAT breakdowns, enabling you to reclaim 100% of business fuel VAT.
  • Detailed, easily accessible reports to monitor usage and expenses.
  • Greater accuracy, control, and security compared to traditional credit cards or reimbursement schemes.
  • Opportunity to collect points on Tesco Clubcard, Morrisons More Card, and Nectar card at Sainsbury’s.
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Business Protection by LV

At LV=, we're dedicated to bolstering and safeguarding UK businesses by offering a suite of Business Protection products designed to provide essential support when it’s needed the most.

Our Business Protection services are crafted to secure your company's financial health against unforeseen events that could impact a business owner or a pivotal team member. Essentially, it functions as life insurance, with the option to include critical illness cover, for those who are integral to your business's success or its proprietors.

LV= offers a variety of Business Protection solutions tailored to your needs:

  • Key Person Cover: Offers a financial safeguard in the event of the death or critical illness (if Critical Illness Cover is selected) of a vital staff member.
  • Share and Partnership Protection: Enables business owners to maintain control of the company in the unfortunate event that one of the partners passes away or is diagnosed with a critical illness.
  • Relevant Life Cover (RLC): Permits businesses to provide a death-in-service benefit to employees, including salaried directors, as a part of their employment package.
  • Executive Income Protection: Delivers a monthly payment to the employer if an insured employee is unable to work due to illness or injury. These payments assist in covering the costs associated with an employee's sick pay, along with the employer's National Insurance contributions and pension scheme contributions on behalf of the employee.

Through these protections, LV= aims to ensure that your business remains resilient and secure, ready to face any challenge that may arise.

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