Help and advice on running your vans

AFP urges fleet to step up lobbying re 4.25 tonne e-van confusion

By |2023-09-27T10:25:21+01:00September 27th, 2023|Electric vans, Van management, Van News|

In 2019, a special concession was created by the Department of Transport (DFT) for electric vans. Normally, an individual with a standard B licence would only be able to drive a light commercial vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes but recognising the extra weight added by batteries, this was extended to 4.25 tonnes.However, with 4.25 tonne electric vans starting to come to market in quantity during the last year, a situation has emerged whereby OZEV believe the vehicles have been deregulated from all of the operator responsibilities that normally apply to vans over 3.5 tonnes whereas the DVSA and the DFT believe some still apply.

Fleet software could become obligatory in future as part of regulatory trends

By |2023-09-25T14:14:10+01:00September 25th, 2023|Van management, Van News|

Company car and van operators are already submitting information of this kind directly and indirectly without necessarily giving the matter much thought. Fleet data is already fed into official records when it comes to MOT tests and the Motor Insurance Database, as examples. It is arguably a logical step from here to perhaps being asked to record all walkaround checks on vehicles digitally and submit them to a central health and safety portal.

Leases and warranties should align with new “real world” fleet replacement cycles

By |2023-09-18T13:24:27+01:00September 18th, 2023|Van management, Van News|

Fleet management software specialist FleetCheck said that cars across its user base are now generally being operated for close to five years compared to 3-4 previously, while vans have moved from around 5-6 to up to 7-8. Post-Covid shortages have meant most fleets have been forced to operate vehicles for much longer than originally planned and, in the process, have learnt that they can be safely and economically be operated on longer cycles.

Fleet Operations completes major investment in OviDrive

By |2023-09-14T10:47:20+01:00September 14th, 2023|Van management, Van News|

Strategic alliance will enable OviDrive to leverage the global operational presence and expertise of TraXall International – of which Fleet Operations and Groupe Faubourg are majority shareholders – and offer clients an even wider array of solutions to help optimise their fleets. TraXall International’s extensive network currently extends across 37 European and Latin American countries.

Fleets continue to charge ahead with EV adoption

By |2023-09-11T15:55:55+01:00September 11th, 2023|Van management, Van News|

Writing in Cox Automotive’s latest quarterly insight, AutoFocus, Co-Founder of 360 Media Group Ian Richardson said there had been, generally speaking, ‘impressive’ uptake in EV sales over the past three years but stressed that concerns about affordability and charging infrastructure show no sign of abating.

VEV reveal fleets are ‘over-specced’ by up to 20% in their electrification plans

By |2023-09-06T11:01:23+01:00September 6th, 2023|Electric vans, Van management, Van News|

The problem is largely down to fleets embarking on electrification themselves for the first time. The transition will involve multiple providers and stakeholders, and navigating the complexities requires specialist knowledge to anticipate and consider all factors, including vehicles, charging infrastructure, energy sources, energy management and operational patterns. Every EV fleet needs a bespoke design, it’s not a one-size-fits-all.

Fleet drivers can now book directly into workshop diaries for maintenance

By |2023-09-05T12:05:47+01:00September 5th, 2023|Van management, Van News|

Accessing epyx’s Driver Booking Module through almost any digital device, users can select their preferred dealer, view the slots available, and book a time and date directly into the diary of participating workshops using RTC’s REALtime Communications API suite.

Businesses express concern over ULEZ expansion

By |2023-08-24T10:22:51+01:00August 24th, 2023|Van management, Van News|

While there are environmental benefits in creating low-emission zones, it comes at a cost to fleet operators looking to carry out their everyday operations, particularly in terms of route planning and guaranteeing delivery times. The adoption of cleaner, more efficient vehicles will go some way to address this issue.

Strategic partnership aims to optimise fleet electrification

By |2023-08-17T10:26:29+01:00August 17th, 2023|Van management, Van News|

Webfleet is a critical component of the electrification journey, from initial planning to in-service operational optimisation. The data is vital for VEV to optimise the design of the EV transition to avoid costly over-specification of vehicles, chargers and depot energy infrastructure.

Fleets say vehicle supply has been hit by semiconductor shortages

By |2023-08-10T14:17:09+01:00August 10th, 2023|Van management, Van Reviews|

A range of actions have been undertaken by those impacted, with almost three-quarters (74%) extending the life cycle of current vehicles, more than half (51%) speeding up the implementation of EVs on their fleet, a quarter (25%) acquiring used vehicles rather than new, 21% adding a wider range manufacturers to choice lists and 11% turning to other forms of mobility.

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