News and Advice - Run Your Fleet

Volunteers from runyourfleet help run Midland children’s holiday club

11th November 2024

Keen volunteers from Multifleet Vehicle Management spent every day of the half-term holiday last week helping a children’s club run by a Midland non-league football club’s charity. The company based in Henley-in-Arden, which trades as runyourfleet, had a member of staff present from Monday 28 October to Friday 1 November at the project run by Solihull Moors Foundation. The runyourfleet volunteer was joined every day by another volunteer from one of the company’s close suppliers, Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Joanna Lees, marketing manager at runyourfleet, said: “We were absolutely thrilled to have had the chance to volunteer at Solihull Moors Foundation’s holiday club, supporting vulnerab...

Key Potential Budget Impacts on Fleet Management

24th October 2024

As the UK Autumn Budget 2024 approaches, there are key potential changes and announcements that could have a significant impact on fleet managers, companies with fleets, and the broader fleet management industry. These are based on rumoured budget updates and industry analysis. 1. Fuel Duty Increases The Chancellor is expected to consider revisiting fuel duty, which has been frozen since 2011. Speculation suggests that this freeze may end, with potential fuel duty increases introduced to help balance fiscal demands. If this happens, it could significantly affect companies relying on fuel-heavy fleet operations, particularly in sectors such as construction, logistics, and transport. Rising fuel costs may...

runyourfleet appoints two new account managers as it continues rapid growth

14th October 2024

Two new account managers have been appointed by Multifleet Vehicle Management, the Midlands-based leasing company that serves more than 1,200 businesses across the UK. The company, which trades as runyourfleet from its headquarters in Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire, has welcomed Adrian Wilson and Will Mullarkey to its growing team of nearly 40. Mr Wilson, who has more than 20 years’ experience in customer facing roles in the automotive sector, has joined the company from Brayleys Cars in Hertfordshire, where he was corporate sales manager for the south of England since 2017. Mr Wilson said: “I’m thrilled to be joining runyourfleet which has an increasingly enviable reputation in the corporate vehicle world. &ldquo...

Why Fleet Management is a Game-Changer for the UK Construction Industry

07th October 2024

Managing a fleet in the construction industry is no easy task. Whether you’re overseeing a handful of vans or a large fleet of specialised vehicles, the demands are relentless: cost control, compliance, downtime, and safety are all pressing concerns that can significantly impact your operations and bottom line. The construction sector is unique in its fleet management needs. With vehicles transporting heavy equipment, materials, and teams across multiple sites, the pressure to keep your fleet running smoothly and efficiently is constant. What’s more, the operational complexity and financial strain of managing a construction fleet often falls on those without specialist knowledge—whether it’s a finance director,...

runyourfleet bosses attend new award winners’ networking event

30th September 2024

The entrepreneurs who led Multifleet Vehicle Management to its King’s Award for Enterprise have shared the secrets of their success with other businesses at a new Midlands networking conference. The company, which trades as runyourfleet from its headquarters in Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire, was founded by chief executive Steve Whitmarsh and chief finance officer Simon Shiner. Now employing a team of nearly 40 staff, runyourfleet serves more than 1,200 businesses across the UK, managing over 30,000 vehicles and delivering more than 300,000 vehicle rental days per year, a feat accomplished by the IT platform which earned the company its King’s Award for Enterprise for innovation. The runyourfleet bosses attended the M...

runyourfleet playing huge part at major Chamber expo and charity sports day

24th September 2024

Midlands vehicle leasing company Multifleet Vehicle Management is playing a major part in two high profile business events this autumn. The Henley-in-Arden based firm, which trades as runyourfleet, is one of the headline sponsors at the Greater Birmingham Business Expo 2024. The company will have a team manning a stand at the biggest networking event of the year organised by the Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, running from 10am to 3pm on Thursday 3 October at the Edgbaston Stadium. runyourfleet is also sponsoring the Solihull Retro Games 2024, organised by Solihull Chamber of Commerce and taking place from 4pm to 7pm on Thursday 26 September 2024 at Hogarths Hotel in Dorridge. The Retro Games...

Solihull Chamber president pays tribute to the success and innovation of runyourfleet

18th September 2024

A Warwickshire-based vehicle management company has received a prestigious award for entrepreneurial excellence in the recent Solihull Chamber awards. Steve Whitmarsh, CEO of Multifleet Vehicle Management, which trades as runyourfleet, and the team, stepped up to receive the President’s Award on behalf of the Henley-in-Arden based company. The further acclaim follows runyourfleet receiving the King’s Award for Enterprise this year for its excellence in innovation. Solihull Chamber president Eileen Schofield said: “I have met many businesses which excel in their field of work, and I have spoken about how entrepreneurial the businesses in the Solihull area are, and none more so than the business...

Lifesaving vehicle supplied by runyourfleet helps save up to 300 lives in last two years

29th August 2024

An emergency vehicle supplied to community first responders by Midlands vehicle leasing company Multifleet Vehicle Management has helped to save up to 300 lives. The company based in Henley-in-Arden, which trades as runyourfleet, handed over the brand-new Kia Ceed Sportswagon to the Arrive Alive charity in the summer of 2022. Arrive Alive supports various community first responder schemes with the provision of lifesaving resources to attend 999 calls. In the first two years, the vehicle has spent an average of 50 voluntary hours every week on duty, completing more than 290 category one 999 calls since its launch. Debbie Roscoe from Arrive Alive said: “The runyourfleet car has enabled Alcester Community First Responders suppo...

King’s messenger commends runyourfleet for commitment to innovation

21st August 2024

“I am commanded by His Majesty The King to present to you the King’s Award for Enterprise” – so said the Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire Tim Cox on an official visit to award-winning Warwickshire business runyourfleet as he presented the firm in Henley-in-Arden with its award for innovation. He was formally presenting the King’s Award to CEO Steve Whitmarsh and the team at Multifleet Vehicle Management, which trades as runyourfleet, in his role representing the King. Mr Cox and his wife Penny were joined by the High Sheriff of Warwickshire, Mrs Rajvinder Kaur Gill, and representatives of local commerce including Eileen Schofield, President of Solihull Chamber and Kevin Johns Vice President. runyourfleet w...

Warwickshire fleet management CEO welcomed by King Charles III at Windsor Castle reception

31st July 2024

Steve Whitmarsh, chief executive officer of Henley-in-Arden based Multifleet Vehicle Management, which trades as runyourfleet, was privileged to meet King Charles at a ceremony for winners of The King’s Award for Enterprise at Windsor Castle. The invitation came after runyourfleet was recognised for its innovation in developing its unique online platform for fleet management. runyourfleet launched the platform in 2021 and was one of only 252 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise, and just one of 59 businesses to be recognised for innovation. Mr Whitmarsh said it was a great honour to be invited and a privilege to be in the same room as so many successful business...