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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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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Herd Zero

Since our establishment in 2014, Herd Group has expanded into a leading national supplier, crafting custom service level agreements to ensure our customers' operations run smoothly around the clock.

Herd Zero offers adaptable, scalable solutions with comprehensive fast-charging capabilities, supporting the UK's transition to net-zero emissions. We provide seamless migration to electric fleets tailored to your business needs.

Our Herd Zero team combines thorough market analysis with our unmatched customer care to offer optimal electric vehicle solutions, ensuring your business maintains peak productivity.

Need bespoke modifications like signwriting or specialised equipment? We tailor each fleet solution to enhance your business operations, with costs either integrated into your weekly payments or covered by a one-off invoice.

Let us know your requirements, and we'll ensure they are met with precision and care.

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Rental Services by Zenith

As the UK's premier independent entity in leasing, fleet management, and vehicle outsourcing Zenith’s extensive experience has furnished us with unparalleled industry insights, ensuring you're exceptionally well catered for, no matter your requirements.

Boasting access to 300,000 vehicles across 1,500 locations, we're confident in our ability to meet your needs, whether that's for short-term or long-term rental, or any rental period that suits you.

We offer on-demand, nationwide access to cars, specialist vehicles, and more. Whether you need a vehicle for a day, three months, or longer, our approach to vehicle rental is straightforward, with transparent, uniform pricing across the UK.

Our online booking system is designed for simplicity and efficiency, understanding that time is of the essence. This is why we pride ourselves on industry-leading response times from order to delivery.

Expect comprehensive UK coverage with the convenience of home or office delivery, on-airport collection, and rapid delivery including the option to choose the make, model, and additional specifications. Our extensive LCV network also provides access to 4x4s, specialist modifications, custom conversions, and Chapter 8 compliant livery.

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Fleet Vehicle Insurance by Gallagher

Gallagher stands as one of the foremost global entities in insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting. Our dedicated team collaborates with businesses around the world to offer pertinent and influential professional advice tailored to the specific needs of each client. With over 90 years of accumulated expertise and a commitment to excellence, we navigate complex risk and human capital challenges to devise and implement effective solutions across various industries.

For professionals such as builders, plumbers, electricians, and movers requiring fleet insurance, Gallagher offers comprehensive cover under a unified commercial fleet insurance policy. This policy accommodates multiple vehicles, whether registered under a company or individually by a partner or director, streamlining protection across your business operations.

Our fleet vehicle insurance mitigates the complexities of policy renewal and can be economically advantageous. We ensure flexibility in coverage, from declaration-based to immediate insurances as needed, and provide digital, same-day quotes for fleets as large as 20 vehicles. With options for new ventures, no-claims bonus conversions, and instalment payments (subject to credit approval), our policies are designed to be both affordable and accommodating.

Insure your entire fleet under one policy with Gallagher to save time and reduce costs, all while enjoying the convenience of a single insurer and renewal date.

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