Expert advice columns

Latest Expert advice columns

09 Mar 21
The Standard – Going green in 2021 to meet new ULEZ rules
Environmental efficiency remains firmly on the agenda in 2021, as the government seeks to continue its goal of improving air quality and lowering carb...
18 Dec 20
The Standard – Staying safe in the busy delivery season
As the seasonal boom in e-commerce makes roads busier, the need to ensure safe and efficient driving becomes even more important, writes Paul Wilkes, ...
29 Oct 20
The Standard – An even greater need for safety
The pandemic has changed the UK’s road traffic patterns. Paul Wilkes, business services manager at FORS, says fleets should respond by placing a great...
09 Sep 20
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26 May 20
The Standard – Keeping safe in uncertain times
Paul Wilkes, Business Services Manager, FORS, outlines how the ‘key workers’ driving delivery vehicles should go about protecting themselves
28 Apr 20
The Standard – A load of statistics for you to consider
With the number of van drivers on the road having increased by millions in the past decade, it’s of vital importance that they know how to act safely ...
20 Feb 20
The Standard – Electrifying vans: the future is now
Paul Kirby, head of commercial vehicles at LeasePlan UK, makes the case for switching to electric light commercials.
30 Oct 19
CV Advice – Aim for zero tolerance on damage
Mary Dopson-Taylor, customer services director at Grosvenor Leasing, believes businesses can turn the dream of achieving zero damage on their fleets i...
29 Oct 19
The Standard – Raise your game, save your money
Paul Wilkes, business services manager at FORS, argues that the money invested in improving driving standards can be recouped in reduced bills.
16 Sep 19
Protecting Your Assets – Lock tight
Standard security features often aren’t enough to keep an LCV and its contents safe. Here, Locks 4 Vans highlights extra security to help deter thieve...
12 Sep 19
CV Advice – Cut costs with multi-bid leasing
Businesses looking to drive down leasing costs should consider multi-bid contract hire, says Andy Reed, of Interactive Fleet Management.
14 Aug 19
The Standard – Compliance for hired vans
Paul Wilkes, business services manager at FORS, discusses the scheme’s route to compliance for hired light commercial vehicles
20 Jun 19
Protecting Your Assets – Vans face a crime epidemic
In a new advice column, Locks 4 Vans provides an update on the latest methods that criminals are using to target vulnerable LCVs.
12 Jun 19
CV Advice – Treat van drivers like car drivers
Mary Dopson-Taylor of Grosvenor Leasing says companies can benefit too from giving employees well-specified commercial vehicles to drive.
22 May 19
The Standard – Every penny counts
The latest version of the FORS Standard is all set for its 2019 release. Paul Wilkes details what the latest changes mean for van operators.
05 Mar 19
Plan for the Future – Calculating cost savings
Last year, LeasePlan and What Van? surveyed commercial fleet managers to identify the challenges they face and which they regard as most important.
29 Jan 19
The Insight – How to pick a supply partner
The key to running an efficient vehicle fleet is having a supply chain that is both transparent and agile, says Jason Chamberlain of ARI.
21 Jan 19
The Standard – Tailored for you
The latest version of the FORS Standard is all set for its 2019 release. Paul Wilkes details what the latest changes mean for van operators.
30 Oct 18
Plan for the Future – Unlocking the benefits of telematics
The technology provides a wealth of data that if analysed and utilised fully can deliver major benefits to fleets and their employees.
04 Oct 18
The Insight – Harness data power to maximise returns
ARI discusses how leveraging data and turning it into actionable information will enable you to maximise efficiencies.