Fleet Management

Whitehall to plug-in its fleet

Transport Business — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 11:14:06 +0000

Whitehall to plug-in its fleet

Transport Minister Baroness Kramer explains a new scheme that will allow every  central government department to review its fleet arrangements and consider how  ultra-low emission vehicles can be used, with the aim of making electric and plug-in vehicles common place on the government’s fleet

Fleet manager decision-making

Transport Business — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 15:54:52 +0000

Fleet manager decision-making

Fleet Management

With cost reduction high on the agenda for public sector fleet managers, ACFO director Jullie Jenner talks us through the implications of tax changes in the Chancellor’s 2014 budget

Running a leaner and greener fleet

Transport Business — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 16:37:01 +0000

Running a leaner and greener fleet

Fleet Management

With the opportunity to counter rising fuel prices by opting for more fuel efficient and lower CO₂ vehicles, now is definitely the time to think about greening the fleet, writes  Roddy Graham, chairman of the Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM)

Giving your fleet a green spring clean

Transport Business — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 17:19:25 +0000

Giving your fleet a green spring clean

Fleet Management

A well thought through green fleet policy will not only tick all the right boxes in terms of corporate social responsibility but also deliver significant savings to overall operating costs. But where to start? Roddy Graham, chairman of the ICFM, shares some best practice advice

Getting on your bike

Transport Business — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:09:35 +0000

Getting on your bike

Fleet Management

With the latest zero emissions bikes becoming financially viable, The Motorcycle Industry Association’s Stevie Muir reports on the many benefits a bike fleet can bring an organisation

Ambulance services unite in carbon reduction

Transport Business — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:11:21 +0000

Ambulance services unite in carbon reduction

Fleet Management

The critical nature of an emergency response vehicle poses obvious challenges for carbon reduction. But this has not held back ambulance services across the country from greening their fleets. Alexis Keech, environmental and sustainability manager for Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust, reports

The line of lease resistance for fleets

Transport Business — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:00:37 +0000

The line of lease resistance for fleets

Fleet Management

Toby Poston of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association looks at contract hire and leasing as a way to cut costs in public sector fleet procurement and management

A competitive alternative

Transport Business — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:36:40 +0000

A competitive alternative

Fleet Management

Do you find the concept of the independent automotive aftermarket confusing? The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation's chief executive Brian Spratt explains his members’ businesses

Beyond the budget

Transport Business — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:23:23 +0000

Beyond the budget

Fleet Management

John Lewis, chief executive of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association, discusses the budget and highlights further efficiencies that can benefit both government and taxpayers

The key to success

Transport Business — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:10:12 +0000

The key to success

Fleet Management

Stewart Whyte of ACFO and Fleet Audits discusses why this year needs to be about fleet managers optimising the whole business operation

Fleet management in an age of austerity

Transport Business — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:26:10 +0000

Fleet management in an age of austerity

Fleet Management

Fleet managers face an immensely challenging job, balancing the mobility needs of their workforce with the cost and environmental pressures that are increasingly coming to bear on all forms of road transport

Fit for purpose – business travel by motor vehicle

Transport Business — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:48:52 +0000

Fit for purpose – business travel by motor vehicle

Fleet Management

Stewart Whyte, director & membership secretary of ACFO, stresses the importance of strategy and tactics for business travel

Association update

Transport Business — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:37:32 +0000

Association update

Fleet Management

We check in with some of the key associations to see what they’re up to

Drawing up a blueprint for sustainable travel

Transport Business — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:19:00 +0000

Drawing up a blueprint for sustainable travel

Fleet Management

Travel plans should be the foundation of all public sector fleets. Ian Langdon, director of operations at CP Plus works with local authorities and NHS Trusts and recognises the value of planning when it comes to environmental and business sense

Buying used LCVs

Transport Business — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:54:03 +0000

Buying used LCVs

Fleet Management

Acquiring a new light commercial for your business could make common-sense, suggests Matt Black. However, buying used from the right location and feeling secure about it could be something else altogether