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Steve Whitmarsh, chief executive officer of runyourfleet is encouraging Solihull businesses to take part in a webinar on Wednesday, 7 May, to discover how to apply for the 2026 King’s Awards. The King's Awards for Enterprise, previously known as The Queen's Award for Enterprise, is an awards programme for British businesses and other organizations who excel at international trade, innovation, sustainable development or promoting opportunity (through social mobility). They are the highest official UK awards for British businesses. The scheme was established as The Queen's Award to Industry by a royal warrant of 30 November 1965, and awards are given for outstanding achievement by...
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Company cars for non-essential drivers used to be such a great perk, until the financial advantages of having what was largely a ‘free’ car were slowly eroded by increased taxation. Over time, these ‘perk’ cars have largely been replaced with car allowances. But now salary sacrifice schemes mean that staff can once again get access to brand new, environmentally friendly cars in a tax efficient way. And there’s no cost and no risk to the employer when they partner with the right supplier on these schemes. The way the salary sacrifice scheme works is simple: staff simply choose a car, usually an electric vehicle (EV), and they pay for the lease costs from their gross salary, which means befor...
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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...
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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,...
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Service, Maintenance and Repair for your Fleet
28th January 2020
Regular servicing is vital to prolong the longevity of your company’s fleet. If you look after your vehicle’s properly you will be far less likely to receive a large bill in the future. Service intervals are based on time or miles driven, once a year or every 10,000 miles, for example. Check vehicle handbook’s to find out when they are due a service and what work is required. Many vehicles now have warning lights on the dashboard to alert your drivers when maintenance is needed and will raise awareness for a wide range of issues, including the braking system, mechanical engine faults, oil and coolant levels, and tyre pressure. For Fleet Managers, ensuring that timely and diligent fleet maintenance is scheduled and carried out is...
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