Fleet operators have had a fraught time over the past year with all the internal pressures from businesses struggling in the recession.

On top of that the fleet supply chain has had its own difficulties. One major area of concern has been leasing rates, where ‘business as usual’ has all but disappeared.

The reasons are well known – the collapse in residuals, withdrawal of large-scale credit, the new CO2-driven corporation tax regime, oil price instability – but different players have experienced these in different mixes, all producing some wildly-different responses to clients.

  • For the full interview, see the August 27th issue of Fleet News. Order a copy by calling Caroline Brown on 01733 468659