With the GDPR upon us, the chequered flag for compliance has been waved for fleet operators. Businesses and their supply chains must ensure they have the appropriate infrastructure, procedures and culture in place if they’re to avoid infringements. The good news: for many it will largely be a case of business as usual as the […]
Our digital world has changed a lot in the last 20 years and now data privacy laws are being adapted to reflect this. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on May 25 2018, and fleet operators need to move quickly to comply with its Europe-wide regulations. Although some of the core principles […]
Driving is a potentially-huge business risk that often finds itself hidden in plain sight. This can be particularly true for organisations managing company cars, rather than commercial vehicles, as fleet will rarely be seen as a core function of the business. But this could represent a serious problem. It is estimated that more than a […]
960,000 people in the UK currently use a company car – including field sales, directors, delivery drivers, meter readers and many more. But who’s responsible when things go wrong? A study conducted by RAC Business found that a whopping 9 out of 10 company car drivers admit to speeding on motorways, and almost half admit […]
As an employer with a fleet of drivers, you have an obligation to cover the costs of business travel for your employees. But you may also have an obligation to HMRC. HMRC is stringent with mileage recording and it is a topic it is increasingly focused on. As such, it is prepared to levy high […]
How up-to-speed are you on the rules and regulations that govern fleet operations? Navigating the maze of fleet regulations and staying on the right side of the law can be a complex and confusing task. The consequence of non-compliance with the likes of the DVSA, HMRC and HSE, however, can be severe. Click here to […]
Benefit in Kind tax made simple* Are you feeling bewildered about the ins and outs of Benefit in Kind (BiK)? Is it costing you money? Are the risks of non-compliance with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) keeping you awake at night? Complexities around tax can be enough to confuse even the most sharp-witted employers and […]
Six essential planning resources for UK fleet managers* Search the internet for reliable advice to help you manage your fleet and you can be left drowning in a sea of information. The power of search engines cannot be underestimated – but they can also leave you with your head in a spin if you don’t […]
Barely a day passes without the issue of fleet risk hitting the headlines in some way. From lone worker Duty of Care to Corporate Manslaughter to the Working Time Directive, the fleet manager’s role can sometimes seem wrapped in risk management and legislative worry. Technology has been quick to come to the aid of managing […]
The call for more regulation for UK van fleets continues to hit the headlines, but opinions remain sharply divided across the industry. Those who support the move highlight the potentially serious implications of a do-it-yourself approach to van safety while others remain resolutely sceptical about the need to burden companies with yet more legislative hoops […]
