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 […]
The company car can be far more than an employee perk. Unleash the power of actionable data to improve sales performance, safety and efficiency.
There are an array of benefits that a telematics solution can bring to a business, many of which we’ve previously discussed on this blog. For example, tracking driver behaviour to ensure efficient driving. We’ve also created a series of white papers to show how telematics can help reduce vehicle running costs and how you can guarantee the safety of staff while saving thousands.
In Part 2 of this series, we reviewed areas for change management across a number of business functions, demonstrating that they were all affected by the information and data made available by telematics. In Part 3, we’re looking at Why Change? It is important that we have already established what areas could be a focus […]
