Help and advice on running your vans

7 strategies for efficient fleet electrification

By |2024-03-14T10:26:40+00:00March 14th, 2024|Van management, Van News|

Beyond environmental sustainability, companies can benefit from many advantages by electrifying their fleet, such as cheaper refuelling costs, a reduction in the tax burden when purchasing EVs, greater energy efficiency, greater freedom of movement in low-emission areas, the availability of public subsidies or an improvement in the company's reputation by committing to a new mobility model.

Van drivers working longer hours as pressure on businesses mounts

By |2024-03-07T10:18:35+00:00March 7th, 2024|Driving advice, Van management, Van News|

An increase in working hours means that UK van drivers are now averaging 9 hours and 10 minutes of work per day – up from 8 hours 34 minutes reported in February 2023 – with 2 in 5 working over 10 hours per day. This represents a 7% increase in the average working day, year on year.

Fleets should redouble efforts on drug-driving

By |2024-03-04T14:24:35+00:00March 4th, 2024|Van management, Van News|

There is a perception among some fleets that prescribed medication was more of a problem than illegal drugs when it came driving, but that these latest reports suggested this is not necessarily the case. There is an assumption by some employers that use of illegal drugs among drivers is very limited but there are increasing signs this maybe untrue. It appears that legal drugs prescribed for medical use and those taken for recreational purposes are both potential issues.

Carbon reporting becoming bigger part of fleet management

By |2024-03-04T13:58:26+00:00March 4th, 2024|Van management, Van News|

Carbon reporting so far tended to affect larger and often multi-national fleets but there are signs that the measures would affect more businesses over time, not just on a potential statutory basis, but because larger customers were increasingly demanding it from a supply chain compliance point of view.

New marketing tool lets fleets add special offers to promote disposals

By |2024-02-15T08:45:38+00:00February 15th, 2024|Van management, Van News|

Campaign Manager can be used to apply a range of incentives to remarketed vehicles, such as low-interest stocking loans and free delivery. It has been added to the company’s 1link Disposal Network platform, which has been used by fleets to sell more than 500,000 cars, vans and trucks since its launch in 2005.

DriverCheck appoints new account manager as expansion continues

By |2024-02-12T09:54:40+00:00February 12th, 2024|Driving licences, Van management, Van News|

Reporting into Managing Director Yvette Giannini, Greenaway’s appointment is the latest in a series of new announcements at DriverCheck, the most recent of which was the promotion of Giannini herself to the position of MD. The company had an outstanding year last year and results show sales growth of almost 10%, with a further 26,500 drivers added across the 1,200-plus client portfolio.

New package combines cost certainty of leasing with rental flexibility

By |2024-02-12T09:45:52+00:00February 12th, 2024|Van management, Van News|

Offered as part of Europcar’s Long-Term Van Hire solutions, the new solution can be applied to any of the van fleet including short and long wheel base, Chapter 8 vehicles, crew cabs and specialist bodied vehicles. It also provides the option for variable mileage requirements and includes free delivery & collection to business or home addresses.

Duck the charge: Can van drivers save by avoiding toll roads?

By |2024-02-08T11:03:27+00:00February 8th, 2024|Van management, Van News|

Despite toll roads making up a small fraction of the 187,200-mile English road network, they significantly impact the 3.8 million van drivers regularly crossing the country. However, the impact isn't always negative, as some alternative routes can be pricier due to the additional mileage.

Serversys integrates DAVIS to verify test driver eligibility

By |2024-02-05T09:56:24+00:00February 5th, 2024|Van management, Van News|

New automated licence checking process replaces manual verification, reducing the admin burden and cost, and provides a quicker experience for the driver while ensuring credentials are checked accurately and effectively, thus reducing the risk of liability and simplifying demonstrator management

Six tips to keep your fleet on the road

By |2024-01-31T10:44:26+00:00January 31st, 2024|Van management, Van News|

Fleets operate some of the UK’s hardest-working vehicles. According to the latest BVRLA data, the average mileage for a new personal contract hire (PCH) car agreement was 9,300 miles – that compares to 15,900 for business cars and 17,800 for vans. As many of those vehicles don’t return to base for weeks or months at a time, establishing a routine of daily checks is a useful step to reduce downtime.

Van experts share the ultimate guide to driving larger vehicles

By |2024-01-30T09:47:50+00:00January 30th, 2024|Van management, Van News|

Although cars and vans may be similar in mechanics, they do differ in handling and manoeuvrability. So, if you're looking to get behind the wheel of a larger vehicle, it's important to be aware of these differences to keep you and other road users safe.  That’s why the experts at Vansdirect have unveiled their top 5 tips you need to know when driving a larger vehicle, one of which could even save you from a £300 fine or court summons. 

Fleets set to remain ‘backbone’ of EV transition in 2024 

By |2024-01-29T11:20:35+00:00January 29th, 2024|Van management, Van News|

With EVs set to make up a growing proportion of the overall new car parc, thanks to the ZEV mandate, a rapidly changing OEM product mix and other factors, buyers need to be found for these new EVs. Without a sudden and dramatic turnaround in consumer appetite, fleets will continue to shoulder that burden. 

Clenergy EV and Paua collaborate to improve EV charging for fleets

By |2024-01-23T15:22:02+00:00January 23rd, 2024|Electric vans, Van management, Van News|

EV drivers using the Paua app or card can recharge their vehicle at selected charge points powered by Clenergy EV software. With over 43,000 charge point connectors Paua is the UK’s largest roaming network. The collaboration with Clenergy EV will increase the network by a further 10 per cent, making over 4,000 new charge points available to Paua customers across the UK.

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