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Fleet decision-makers have a wide and increasingly complex set of responsibilities when it comes to fleet management – and rarely is one company the same as another.

Industry sector (public/private, utilities/pharma, construction/social housing to name just a handful of disparate categories), asset types (cars, vans, cars and vans, vans and trucks, cars, vans and trucks), company priorities (in/outsourcing, leasing/outright purchasing) mix and clash to mean that what’s good for one fleet is not necessarily good for another.

This is modern day fleet management.

And this is what the Fleet News website is all about: advice and insight, analysis of the major issues, sharing of outstanding business practices and great ideas, showcasing the latest vehicles and products.

The modern fleet decision-maker manages cost, operational efficiency, driver safety and environmental sustainability.

They will establish goals that will both measure and drive success while managing risk and reducing inefficiencies, including budget overruns and compliance issues.

New elements to the job are emerging all the time, including energy management with workplace charging infrastructure, driver wellbeing and data management.

The role has become far more strategic with planning based on the goals and future plans of the broader business.

They need to know how to influence and engage key stakeholders, learn new skills and adapt to a changing environment – and in all these instances, they are the ones leading the discussion.

Fleet managers are people managers and change managers; they consult on energy usage and funding options; they are supply chain managers and they are the juncture within a business where all departments – finance, HR, procurement, legal, operations – meet.

Below are links to a series of series of best practice articles from Fleet News providing advice and insight into 12 major areas of fleet management:

Accident management – Minimise cost and downtime by creating and implementing a robust incident management strategy

Driver management – How to establish a robust driver training strategy

Grey fleet – Your guide to cutting costs and risk from your grey fleet

Telematics – What every fleet decision-maker needs to know about telematics: how it can improve compliance, reduce risk and boost efficiencies

Legislation – Legislation: don’t fall foul of the laws: everything you need to know

Fleet software – Fleet management software: your starting point when implementing or choosing new fleet management software

Fleet funding – Fund your fleet the right way: a breakdown of the major methods from outright purchase to operating lease

Fleet insurance - Controlling your fleet insurance costs: what you need to know to prevent premiums getting out of control

Fleet procurement – Best practice in fleet procurement and supply chain management

Fleet remarketing – Maximise fleet vehicle values with this guide to remarketing

SMR – How to optimise fleet service, maintenance and repair to recue cost and minimise vehicle downtime

Racking and conversions – Get your fleet fit for purpose with the right racking and conversions.

Plus fleet management articles on the Fleet News website.