Fleet managers given more say on car policy

A growing number of fleet managers are being given more control over fleet suppliers, goods, services and overall policy.

Employers embrace retro fleet model

Company car schemes similar to those from the 1970s are making a comeback thanks to the economic uncertainty.

Cost-effective driving - Follow the signs

Even in a downturn the company car is too big a recruitment and retention tool to be scrapped.Nick Golding reports on alternative ways of reducing mileage and cutting costs.

Work-related road deaths ignored

More needs to be done to investigate deaths in work-related accidents, the House of Commons Transport Committee said today.

Study aims to make young worker-drivers safer

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has launched a research study aimed at helping young drivers stay safe when driving for work.

SME-specific fleet company opens its doors

A new fleet management company has entered the market this week focussing on small-to-medium sized businesses.

Fleet tax change clarified

The Government has clarified that changes to the capital allowance writing down system announced in the last Budget will not be applied to existing fleet vehicles.

Cash-conscious commuters are choosing public transport

Workers are more likely to take the bus to work rather than drive because of the credit crunch.

Business drivers don't have the time to be punctual

Over one million working hours are lost every year by business owners and managers running out of time to make travel preparations.

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Chester and District focus on fleet safety

Chester and District Housing Trust (CDHT) has doubled its fleet and introduced a scheme to identify and manage driving risks.

Employers step up their road risk management

Fleet decision-makers are finally getting to grips with the demands of occupational road risk management, finds a new survey by Kwik-Fit Fleet.

Campaign to encourage more eco-friendly car fleets

The Energy Savings Trust (EST) is launching a 250,000 campaign to make companies more aware of the environmental impact their fleets have.

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