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Fleet News Hall of fame member, Tony Leigh, reflects on how fleet changed during his career

I acquired my first fleet as part of the remit of assistant company secretary in the mid-1980s.

John Lewis Partnership: ‘We make our fleet last longer than most’ says fleet boss

Rather than hire vehicles to cover delivery peaks, the John Lewis Partnership calls up its ‘mothballed’ fleet to keep costs down and maximise productivity.

Business profiles - fleet 16 Aug

ScottishPower to use EVs wherever possible

After trials on electric models, ScottishPower decides it will no longer replace its vans and cars on a like-for-like basis. Andrew Ryan outlines the thinking

Business profiles - fleet 1 Aug

Alexis Percival Yorkshire Ambulance Service

Yorkshire Ambulance Service's search for the zero-emissions remedy

YAS has a goal of achieving zero emissions by 2050. But getting there might entail building a frontline ambulance from scratch. Andrew Ryan reports

Business profiles - fleet 1 Aug

‘Safety gives us a competitive advantage,’ says R&B Star boss

Safety has been a priority at family-owned R&B Star for three generations, says Andrew Robertson. By John Maslen

Business profiles - fleet 31 Jul

"Risk management programme has reduced accidents by 23%," says NWC's fleet boss Stuart Wiseman

Senior management buy-in has been essential to Nationwide Window Cleaning’s risk management programme, which has reduced accidents by 23%, says fleet boss Stuart Wiseman. Sarah Tooze reports

Business profiles - fleet 24 Jul

'OpRA hit us hard,' says Xerox's GB fleet manager Val South

Val South explains how Xerox has had to rethink its employee car ownership scheme as a result of last year’s new tax rules. Sarah Tooze reports

Business profiles - fleet 29 Jun

'Traffic in London is travelling at the same speed it was in 1880,' says Absolutely's MD Jeremy Thompson

Courier Absolutely's managing director Jeremy Thompson is employing a number of solutions to tackle the issue of urban congestion. By John Maslen

Business profiles - fleet 28 Jun

Altro Group: Predicting the future is not easy but safety is paramount for the present

"I broke my crystal ball last week," says Altro Group's Andrew Houston, as predicting the future for the Group's fleet is not easy.

Business profiles - fleet 20 Jun

Driver safety is not a 'tickbox exercise' at Lyreco, according to fleet manager David Cadwallader

Three ‘S’ campaigns – Safe, Style and Smart – are bringing safety and cost savings to life for drivers at office supplier, Lyreco. Sarah Tooze reports

Business profiles - fleet 5 Jun

‘If the van is not on the road, it is not earning money,’ says Glen Dimplex’s Andrew Winstone

Andrew Winstone sought reliability from his vehicles plus a dedicated response when things go awry when he went to tender. By John Maslen

Business profiles - fleet 29 May

Maurice Elford and Phil Clifford FNA Hall of Fame 2018

Hall of Fame inductees Maurice Elford and Phil Clifford reflect on combined 60-plus years in fleet

Fleet News Hall of Fame 2018 inductees Maurice Elford and Phil Clifford reflect on their combined 60-plus years in the industry. Sarah Tooze reports

Business profiles - fleet 23 May

Terry Pycroft fleet boss Leeds City Council 2018

Leeds City Council takes the clean air lead

Fleet boss Terry Pycroft embraces the role of zero emissions champion and is keen to share his experiences with other councils. Stephen Briers reports.

Business profiles - fleet 26 Apr

Flogas Britain fleet manager Stephen Moir 2018

Flogas Britain’s fleet manager Stephen Moir on why it ‘doesn’t compromise when it comes to safety’

Fleet manager Stephen Moir is driving a range of innovations to ensure that the Flogas Britain fleet remains cost-effective and fit for purpose. By John Maslen

Business profiles - fleet 12 Apr

Fleet News Hall of Fame inductee Colin Marriott British Gas

‘We never had a single driver fatality’, says former British Gas head of fleet Colin Marriott

Head of the British Gas fleet for 26 years and Fleet News Hall of Fame inductee Colin Marriott has many reasons to look back on his career with pride.

Business profiles - fleet 4 Apr

Restore Datashred: Head of fleet Ian Walsh urges Government, 'give us clarity to invest in our fleet'

Datashred's head of fleet Ian Walsh is making key investment decisions, now but says the Government could do more to support fleets.

Business profiles - fleet 14 Mar

Paul Gatti, director of fleet, Royal Mail

How Royal Mail’s fleet director Paul Gatti saves money while making money

Paul Gatti juggles the ‘big numbers’ as he identifies new ways to save and make money, including opening his workshops to third parties. Matt de Prez reports.

Business profiles - fleet 27 Feb

‘You need to look at what goes in the box before you buy the box’ says Torus fleet manager

A new business partnership has led to Torus' fleet manager Paul Williams building a future-proof fleet that is fit-for-purpose. John Maslen reports.

Business profiles - fleet 22 Feb

Paul Brown head of group fleet Freedom Group

Freedom Group: 'It doesn't have to be like this,' says Paul Brown

Paul Brown discusses why he wants suppliers to solve the uncertainty of end of contract damage re-charges. Gareth Roberts reports

Business profiles - fleet 1 Feb

Dave Terry managing director Kent Dairy Company

Kent Dairy Company: 'You can learn something new every day in this job'

Kent Dairy Company's MD Dave Terry has learnt something new every day since transforming his one-man operation to a fleet of 15 vehicles. John Maslen reports.

Business profiles - fleet 14 Dec

Business profiles - fleet - Page 6

Fleet News Hall of fame member, Tony Leigh, reflects on how fleet changed during his career

John Lewis Partnership: ‘We make our fleet last longer than most’ says fleet boss

ScottishPower to use EVs wherever possible

Yorkshire Ambulance Service's search for the zero-emissions remedy

‘Safety gives us a competitive advantage,’ says R&B Star boss

"Risk management programme has reduced accidents by 23%," says NWC's fleet boss Stuart Wiseman

'OpRA hit us hard,' says Xerox's GB fleet manager Val South

'Traffic in London is travelling at the same speed it was in 1880,' says Absolutely's MD Jeremy Thompson

Altro Group: Predicting the future is not easy but safety is paramount for the present

Driver safety is not a 'tickbox exercise' at Lyreco, according to fleet manager David Cadwallader

‘If the van is not on the road, it is not earning money,’ says Glen Dimplex’s Andrew Winstone

Hall of Fame inductees Maurice Elford and Phil Clifford reflect on combined 60-plus years in fleet

Leeds City Council takes the clean air lead

Flogas Britain’s fleet manager Stephen Moir on why it ‘doesn’t compromise when it comes to safety’

‘We never had a single driver fatality’, says former British Gas head of fleet Colin Marriott

Restore Datashred: Head of fleet Ian Walsh urges Government, 'give us clarity to invest in our fleet'

How Royal Mail’s fleet director Paul Gatti saves money while making money

‘You need to look at what goes in the box before you buy the box’ says Torus fleet manager

Freedom Group: 'It doesn't have to be like this,' says Paul Brown

Kent Dairy Company: 'You can learn something new every day in this job'

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Business profiles - fleet - Page 6

Fleet News Hall of fame member, Tony Leigh, reflects on how fleet changed during his career

John Lewis Partnership: ‘We make our fleet last longer than most’ says fleet boss

ScottishPower to use EVs wherever possible

Yorkshire Ambulance Service's search for the zero-emissions remedy

‘Safety gives us a competitive advantage,’ says R&B Star boss

"Risk management programme has reduced accidents by 23%," says NWC's fleet boss Stuart Wiseman

'OpRA hit us hard,' says Xerox's GB fleet manager Val South

'Traffic in London is travelling at the same speed it was in 1880,' says Absolutely's MD Jeremy Thompson

Altro Group: Predicting the future is not easy but safety is paramount for the present

Driver safety is not a 'tickbox exercise' at Lyreco, according to fleet manager David Cadwallader

‘If the van is not on the road, it is not earning money,’ says Glen Dimplex’s Andrew Winstone

Hall of Fame inductees Maurice Elford and Phil Clifford reflect on combined 60-plus years in fleet

Leeds City Council takes the clean air lead

Flogas Britain’s fleet manager Stephen Moir on why it ‘doesn’t compromise when it comes to safety’

‘We never had a single driver fatality’, says former British Gas head of fleet Colin Marriott

Restore Datashred: Head of fleet Ian Walsh urges Government, 'give us clarity to invest in our fleet'

How Royal Mail’s fleet director Paul Gatti saves money while making money

‘You need to look at what goes in the box before you buy the box’ says Torus fleet manager

Freedom Group: 'It doesn't have to be like this,' says Paul Brown

Kent Dairy Company: 'You can learn something new every day in this job'

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