A new benchmarking survey by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) provides probably the most serious attempt yet to answer the question of how many people are required to manage a fleet. It includes responses from 118 organisations that together control 118,000 cars, vans and trucks, and the number of full-time employees (FTEs) they employ. […]
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Working collaboratively could help fleets contain rising vehicle repair costs, a meeting of the Association of Fleet Professionals’ (AFP) Megafleets Committee heard this week. David Bartlett, head of AA Accident Management, said car and van operators should aim for greater cooperation between all parties with a stake in repair processes, including bodyshops, insurers, brokers, vehicle […]
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Fleets need a “Plan B” to cover how they will react if critical services are withdrawn, says the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Paul Hollick, chair at the AFP, said there was a need to consider contingencies that addressed potential issues including supplier failures or sudden changes in their corporate strategy. “This is something that […]
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Over the past week, the UK Government has made several important announcements that could have a substantial impact on the fleet industry. These developments, including funding increases and policy updates, will shape the future for fleet operators across the UK. In this roundup, we highlight the key initiatives and explore their potential implications for your […]
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A new government consultation on the adoption of driverless passenger vehicles announced this week is likely to have wide-ranging implications for the future of fleet risk management, says the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). The consultation covers taxis, buses and other passenger carrying vehicles, and is planned to lead to limited trials next year ahead […]
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A move to the British Motor Museum in Gaydon has been announced for the third annual AFP Expo, being held on 10th September by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). The event, sponsored by Ayvens, is designed to create opportunities for AFP members – plus their colleagues and peers from across the fleet sector – […]
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Matt Neale and Aaron Powell have been appointed as new board directors at the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Both were elected as additions to the AFP’s existing 14-strong board following voting by members from more than 20 candidates. Matt is head of fleet and mobility at Platform Housing and is current Fleet News Fleet […]
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New industry standards are needed to tackle increasing issues arising from daily rental recharges made to fleets, says the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Members of the industry body were widely reporting what they believed were excessive bills for vehicle damage and late servicing, said chair Paul Hollick. “This is an area where there has […]
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Fleets should take a “proportionate” response to cyber security concerns that are currently being raised around company cars and vans, says the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Recent press reports have highlighted the potential of vehicles to be hacked and used for spying and espionage, with electric vehicles (EVs) and models from China highlighted as […]
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