A new recruitment drive aimed at supporting managers of smaller fleets has been launched by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). The industry body believes the advice, training and services it provides can often have the most significant impact on sub-50 vehicle operations. One is Pal Dehal, operations support manager at ITS Technology Group, who […]
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Lessons learnt from the adoption of larger electric vans are highlighted by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) in its response to the government’s eHGV consultation. The industry body supports ending the sale of 26 tonne non-EV trucks by 2035 and vehicles over that weight by 2040. However, it says any new supply or demand-side […]
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A delay to 2030 to coincide with the UK ban on internal combustion engined car sales is recommended by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) in its response to the government consultation on electronic Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED). The industry body says the planned 2028 introduction would impact heavily on adoption of electric cars and, […]
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The UK Government’s Spring Statement, delivered on 3 March 2026, primarily served as an economic update, with the Chancellor reserving major new policy changes for the upcoming Autumn Budget. However, the statement and accompanying forecasts confirmed several critical transport-related measures: Motoring and Road Tax The government reaffirmed its commitment to phased increases in fuel duty while introducing […]
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Dale Eynon has been appointed government affairs and policy lead at the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Acting as an advocate for the industry body, in this new role, he will manage relationships and communications with politicians, civil servants, and other decision makers and influencers. A well-known and widely respected figure in the fleet sector, […]
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Two new 90-minute “bite sized” online courses for time-pressured fleet managers have been launched by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Part of the organisation’s AFP Fleet Academy programme for 2026, they are designed to easily fit into busy schedules while developing valuable practical skills and strategies that can be implemented immediately. Time Management improves […]
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A new one-day course designed to enhance people management skills is being launched by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Part of the AFP Fleet Academy programme for 2026 and debuting in February, “Accelerate – Navigating People Challenges” consists of two modules. Develop Knowledge focuses on increasing your self-awareness as a leader while Activate Knowledge […]
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Sharing the charging infrastructure of local businesses could answer the needs of fleets whose drivers lack off-road parking, so can’t install their own charger, believes the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Paul Hollick, chair, AFP, says such facilities, available out-of-hours, can often be found near to employee’s terraced homes and apartments. “In practical terms, not […]
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Fleet engagement with the new government consultation on Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) is “essential” to highlight a wide range of potential problems, says the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Paul Hollick, chair, said that the industry body’s members broadly accepted the need for the government to recover revenue lost from petrol and diesel fuel […]
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