There are a number of benefits to letting drivers use company vans for personal journeys. But then, doing so can create additional costs, risks, and admin tasks for fleet managers. So in this post we’ll discuss the pros and cons of...

In May 2025, vehicles weighing over 7.5 tonnes were banned from using the Severn Bridge. But it seems that this ban may be lifted at some point in August 2026. In this post we’ll explore the underlying reasons for the initial ban, along...

If you’re a fleet manager facing pushback from your drivers, then it’s important that you act professionally, and in line with all relevant legislation. In this post we’ll discuss how you can handle driver pushback effectively, and...

If an employee has points on their licence, it may raise some red flags about their reliability behind the wheel. In this post we’ll discuss how to check if an employee has points on their licence, and how this and other background checks...

As a fleet manager, it’s important that you can count on your drivers. You also have a legal duty to ensure that your drivers are fit to operate their vehicles, under The Management of Health and Safety at Work Act 1999 and Use of Work...

If you are looking to electrify your fleet, then you’re probably wondering about charging logistics. Yes, you can install charging points on your premises. But what’s the charging infrastructure like? Will your eHGVs be able to rely on...

Managing a fleet of construction vehicles brings unique risks and challenges. In this post we’ll outline the key strategies and actions that can help make construction fleet management as streamlined and straightforward as possible. For...

No matter how big your fleet is, it’s very likely that fuel is one of your biggest ongoing expenses. We recently published a guide to reducing your fleet fuel costs. In this post, we’ll outline how you can stay on top of your running...