The future shape of Britain’s company car, van and HGV fleets will be the focus at the autumn 2016 workshop hosted by the Fleet Industry Advisory Group (FIAG).

A round table debate at the event will discuss driverless and electric vehicles and why the long-established fleet operating model may require change.

Additionally, how accreditation to industry best practice programmes such as the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS), Construction Logistics and Cyclists Safety (CLOCS) and the Freight Transport Association’s Truck and Van Excellence Schemes are becoming key to winning business and how daily compliance must be maintained.

Fleet risk will also be discussed, looking at how it should be managed in a world of huge financial penalties if disaster strikes following this year’s introduction of tough new Sentencing Council guidelines relating to health and safety and corporate manslaughter offences.

Workshop guest speaker will be Jeff Edgar, national contract hire, leasing and SMR manager UK, at premium electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors UK.

The workshop, entitled ‘Embracing the future of fleet: Be ready for tomorrow’s challenges today’, will be on Wednesday, October 26. It is sponsored by driver risk management specialist Automotional and will be held at the company’s recently opened Training Centre located within the Formula E Paddock at Donington Park Race Circuit close to the M1 in Derbyshire. The half-day event starts at 9.30am and following lunch delegates will have an opportunity to tour the Formula E facility.

FIAG chairman and founder Geoffrey Bray, said: “Whether a full-time professional fleet manager or a finance, HR or procurement expert with part-time fleet responsibility, the issues raised and topics to be discussed at the workshop are of vital importance to them and their employers.

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