Drivers with telematics insurance are 20% less likely to have a crash than those with standard insurance, according to a recent analysis of 10,000 young driver insurance claims, conducted by the Co-operative Insurance. Young drivers with telematics are also less likely than those without to have a serious crash, meaning that their average claims are… Continue reading »
Apr
10
3% Surcharge on Diesel Cars Srapped
The government has announced that it is to scrap the current 3% extra tax paid by drivers of diesel company cars from April 2016. The move means diesel company cars will be taxed at the same rate as petrol. The removal of the longstanding 3 per cent diesel surcharge will apply retrospectively to all diesel-engine… Continue reading »
Apr
09
Outsourcing Fleet Management
Many companies are progressively handing the entire management of their fleets over to outside specialists in order to concentrate on their main businesses, according to industry figures. If your business has over 2 vehicles you could now get the benefits that come along with owning a fleet. Over the last ten years, fleet management companies… Continue reading »
Apr
07
Fleet Drivers Angry about Crumbling Roads
The results of a 2011 RAC report on motoring reveals that the quality and maintenance of the UK’s roads is second only to the cost of driving in the list of company car drivers concerns. 80% of Councils have experienced a drop in their roads maintenance funding over the last year. Whilst they may fix the dangerous… Continue reading »
Mar
23
Motor Compensation Culture
For every £1 paid out to settle injury claims, an additional 93p are paid out in legal fees, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI) data. Moreover, unaffordable, unsustainable and unacceptable legal fees in settling motor personal injury claims now cost UK consumers £1,666 every minute. The report found that £876million each year was… Continue reading »
Feb
14
Driver Checks to Avoid Fleet Insurance Claims
World Health Organisation has stated that it is estimated more than 1.3 million people die annually as a result of road accidents across the globe. As a result, fleet management company ARI has been pointing out some of the things fleets can do to help lessen this situation. The company says that a motor fleet… Continue reading »
Feb
06
HGV Driver Risk Assessment
A new HGV driver risk assessment system has been launched by E-Training World. The new system provides a 20 minute assessment with specialist HGV content. It is aimed at professional drivers covering essential topics such as vehicle loading, reducing fuel consumption, drivers’ hours, low trees, to name a few. “Many logistics and haulage companies, plus… Continue reading »
Feb
03
The Biggest Fleet Contract
Pendragon Contracts, the Derby-based fleet providers, won last year the largest contract in its history to supply replacement cars and vans for the PHS Group plc’ 2,600 fleet. The leading workplace services provider asked a large percentage of incoming vehicles to be Vauxhall models, based on the brand’s eco-minded approach and the range of models… Continue reading »
Jan
26
Insurance Premiums Based On Age
Automobile insurers rely exclusively on statistics to determine the premiums that you pay. Statistics show that drivers who meet certain criteria are at higher risk for a claim than others. Some factors, such as age, marital status and where you live, are beyond the driver’s control, while others are a matter of choice – what… Continue reading »
Jan
24
Fleet News Award Nominations 2012
Organised by the UK media platform Fleet News, the Fleet News Awards are the fleet industry’s ‘Oscar’s’. The 24th edition of the Awards will recognise the best people, companies and vehicles in fleet. The focus of the evening is the announcement of the Fleet News Awards, but it also helps businesses to strengthen relationships and share… Continue reading »
