Grey fleet

Mismanagement of the grey fleet can be costly for a business. Find out how to take back control and minimise risk by staying compliant.

Award-winning authority believes it can’t be anything else but green

Supplying software to help fleets make informed decisions when transitioning to electric is just one of AssetWorks’ many strengths

Electrifying fleets remains a priority among fleet decision-makers as the new benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax rates and an increasing focus on environmental issues continues to influence company policies.

Grey fleet can be a cost and duty of care nightmare for organisations, but how does your operation measure up? Take part in this simple quiz to find out how good yours is – or whether you need to take action to improve it.

A third of grey fleet drivers say their cars are not insured for business

Fleet decision-makers face a number of demanding challenges next year. Here, Andrew Ryan looks at some of the actions they can take to improve their operations

British Gas relies on its collaborative partnerships with suppliers to run an effective and efficient fleet, says Steve Winter.

Fleet operators don’t know whether to stick or twist on vehicle replacement cycles. By Elizabeth Howlett

Andrew Ryan looks at how an organisation might set about developing successful approaches to grey fleet management in six simple steps.

While grey fleet mileage is often unavoidable, there are many ways a company can reduce its risk and cost. Andrew Ryan reports.

The London Borough of Hackney is introducing more electric vehicles and using biofuels in other vehicles... there is little this council won’t try in bid to help the environment.

A growing number of companies offer car club-style rental services that allow fleets to hire vehicles for an hour or less. How do they work and what issues do fleets need to consider? John Maslen finds out

‘I have an aversion to grey fleet’ - that’s what Kevin Inns told his new employers when plotting to convert cash-takers to company cars. It’s saved thousands of pounds.

Reducing the number of employees using their own cars on business can have significant benefits for fleets. Catherine Chetwynd asks three fleet operators honoured at the Fleet Hero Awards how they did it

Employee-owned vehicles used for business are sometimes neglected by fleets, but forming a policy to manage them well can help reduce costs

Thousands of drivers that use their own vehicle for business journeys are driving without the appropriate business insurance.

Hampshire County Council has already saved £3 million through controlling grey fleet costs, but Paul Leaves is targeting further cost efficiencies.

Falling accidents rates, improved utilisation and better control of the grey fleet reinforce need for fleet specialist.

Reducing mileage reimbursement rates for grey fleet drivers could save you thousands of pounds, but how do you go about it?

Countryside Council for Wales transport manager Gareth Roberts on how he reduced grey fleet mileage by 86% and cut CO2 emissions

One of Britain's largest county councils has developed the capabilities of its fleet management software to ensure even greater compliance with its duty of care obligations.

Roundtable participants share ideas on managing owner-drivers.

Grey fleet is rising up the company agenda as bosses realise the safety and cost implications from letting employees use their own cars for business purposes with no controls. We ask our panel of experts whether there really are benefits to the grey fleet.

"Giving drivers a cash allowance is lazy" - Lafarge takes a no-nonsense approach to grey fleet.

GE Capital has published a guide to help companies find the most suitable policies for managing employee-owned cars used for business (the grey fleet).

This guide is aimed at helping highlight the opportunities to reduce the financial and environmental impact of your grey fleet by reducing miles driven and using alternatives.

This new report looks at effective management of the grey fleet with respect to three key policy areas: financial efficiency, health and safety and environmental sustainability.

Improving the green credentials of a grey fleet is more difficult than tackling an in-house fleet.

“Few organisations fully understand the cost of grey fleet,” Nigel Trotman, head of strategic consultancy at Alphabet, told attendees at the ‘grey fleet management’ best practice seminar.

Nigel Trotman, head of strategic consultancy, Alphabet, looks at managing the grey fleet.

Cash allowance is in decline as staff and business favour the company car option.

The Leasedrive Velo essential guide covers the financial, environmental and duty of care considerations associated with grey fleet management.

Fleet News award winner’s strategic view of fleet management has clear and measurable outcomes.

Tracey Scarr's mission is to raise safety of Arval's fleet and share solutions with other fleets

Organisations struggling to tackle grey fleet drivers could learn from the cricketing world, says Arval.

Volunteer drivers provide a vital service for a wide range of organisations, transport groups and charities.

In 2007/08 the Environment Agency reduced its grey fleet mileage by a huge 40% on the baseline year of 05/06. The case study provides further detail on the Agency's approach and the benefits it has achieved.

Every fleet operator should have at their fingertips comprehensive data highlighting mileage and fuel use across all vehicles driven on business, particularly grey fleet (private cars used for business purposes).