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Could This Summer’s Extreme Heat Make The UK’s Pothole Problem Even Worse?After months of unusually high temperatures, r...
08/10/2026

Could This Summer’s Extreme Heat Make The UK’s Pothole Problem Even Worse?After months of unusually high temperatures, road surfaces across the country could now be more vulnerable to cracking, according to recent warnings from road safety campaigners. Prolonged heat and intense sunlight can make the bitumen that holds asphalt together more brittle, creating small cracks which traffic and rainfall can then turn into much bigger problems. And the timing isn’t exactly ideal… Because we’re now in autumn, when wetter roads, darker […]

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What Impact Would A Rollout Of Young Driver Restrictions Have On Fleets?New restrictions for young and newly qualified d...
05/10/2026

What Impact Would A Rollout Of Young Driver Restrictions Have On Fleets?New restrictions for young and newly qualified drivers have now come into force in Northern Ireland, raising an obvious question for fleet operators elsewhere in the UK: What would happen if similar rules were introduced more widely? The new graduated licensing system is designed to give inexperienced drivers more time to develop their skills before and after passing their test. Measures include a minimum learning period, structured training and restrictions […]

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Is Road Safety Getting Harder For Fleets To Manage?Fleet operators already have plenty to think about when it comes to r...
02/10/2026

Is Road Safety Getting Harder For Fleets To Manage?Fleet operators already have plenty to think about when it comes to road safety, from distraction and fatigue to speeding and changing road conditions. Now, a recent story from Scotland highlights another issue: the changing face of roads policing. Last week, the final dedicated roads policing unit in the Scottish Borders closed, leaving around 2,000 miles of roads without a dedicated local traffic base. The change ends almost 60 years […]

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Are Fleets Ready For The New Benefits In Kind Reporting Rules?Fleet operators are being urged to prepare for major chang...
28/09/2026

Are Fleets Ready For The New Benefits In Kind Reporting Rules?Fleet operators are being urged to prepare for major changes to the way company cars, vans and fuel benefits are reported, as a new House of Lords inquiry examines whether businesses will be ready for the new rules in practice. From 6 April 2027, employers will be required to report some Benefits in Kind through payroll software using Real Time Information, rather than relying on the traditional year-end reporting process. […]

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Do Your Drivers Know What To Do Immediately After An Incident?When a driver is involved in a serious road incident, what...
24/09/2026

Do Your Drivers Know What To Do Immediately After An Incident?When a driver is involved in a serious road incident, what they do and say in the minutes afterwards could prove crucial. Legal specialists have warned that drivers can sometimes make apparently innocent comments at the roadside while shocked or trying to be helpful… without realising those comments could later form part of a criminal investigation. Recent warnings from LMP Legal to Fleet News have also highlighted potential shortcomings in […]

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Could New EV Tariffs Make Fleet Replacement More Expensive From 2027?UK fleets could face higher costs for European-buil...
22/09/2026

Could New EV Tariffs Make Fleet Replacement More Expensive From 2027?UK fleets could face higher costs for European-built electric cars and vans from next year, with automotive manufacturers warning that new trading rules could leave many vehicles facing a 10% tariff. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) estimates that 520,000 electric cars and vans will be exported from the EU to the UK during 2027. Apparently some 82% could fail to meet new rules of origin coming into force in […]

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When Did Your Drivers Last Have Their Eyesight Checked?Next week is National Eye Health Week, so it feels like a good ti...
16/09/2026

When Did Your Drivers Last Have Their Eyesight Checked?Next week is National Eye Health Week, so it feels like a good time to ask: When did your drivers last have their eyesight checked? The legal position is that drivers must be able to read a number plate from 20 metres, wear glasses or contact lenses whenever they drive if needed to meet the standard, and tell the DVLA about relevant eyesight conditions. But there’s an important gap in […]

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Autumn Driving Hazards: Why Fleets Need To Be Extra VigilantAutumn can be one of the most challenging times of year for ...
14/09/2026

Autumn Driving Hazards: Why Fleets Need To Be Extra VigilantAutumn can be one of the most challenging times of year for drivers as the transition from warm, sunny weather in August turns to darker, wetter weather. Mornings and evenings become darker, roads are wetter, fallen leaves can reduce grip and the school run returns, bringing greater congestion and more vulnerable road users into the mix. Now, new research has highlighted another potential hazard for drivers: road signs obscured by […]

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Is Your Fleet Prepared For The Autumn Road Safety Risks?Autumn brings plenty of familiar challenges for fleet drivers, f...
10/09/2026

Is Your Fleet Prepared For The Autumn Road Safety Risks?Autumn brings plenty of familiar challenges for fleet drivers, from darker journeys to wetter roads. But there’s another seasonal risk that can be much harder to predict… Deer collisions typically peak again during October and November, particularly around sunrise and between sunset and midnight. And for fleets, the consequences can be significant, with recent data showing that collisions that involve deer have generated almost half a million pounds in claims […]

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Is Increased Fleet Vehicle Downtime Becoming a Serious Issue for Fleets?Vehicle downtime has always been an operational ...
07/09/2026

Is Increased Fleet Vehicle Downtime Becoming a Serious Issue for Fleets?Vehicle downtime has always been an operational headache for fleets, but new research suggests it remains a problem that is proving increasingly difficult to solve. According to a recent study, 21% of fleets have seen vehicle-off-road (VOR) rates increase over the past 12 months. That is an improvement on the 24% recorded a year earlier, but it still means more than one in five operators are dealing with worsening vehicle […]

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