Tracking business fuel consumption and expenses spend to tell a story of economic recovery amid COVID-19.
Help and guidance on where SMEs can go for help during these challenging times.
Our regular e-newsletter which is aimed at supporting businesses and fleets of all sizes.
As employees face reduced social interaction, what steps can you take to support their mental health?
Clean Air Zones were intended to be launched during 2020; here's where each major scheme currently is.
As working practices change, what constitutes claimable business miles could too. Here are the key areas to consider.
If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we can never be certain about what’s around the corner.
Getting to grips with the most important regulatory emission and testing changes facing fleets.
New digital solutions have transformed customer experience, allowing them to reduce admin and increase control.
2.51bn business mileage increase highlights COVID-19 recovery.
Fuel cards help tailor the way company cars and commercial vehicles are managed, whilst also saving on fuel costs.
Fuel cards can help save your business money, improve the running of your vehicle fleet and much more.
Here are some simple steps to help businesses manage expenses that will help deliver long-term resilience.
It has been announced that the MOT extensions will end on 31st July.
How can businesses maximise their cashflow during this uncertain period of lockdown easing?
As businesses adapt to social distancing & the easing of lockdown rules, what is the ‘new normal’ for work travel?
As local authorities adapt streets to comply with social distancing, how will the fleet sector continue to make deliveries?
Chris Yarsley, policy manager at the Freight Transport Association (FTA), on how business are restarting after lockdown.
Bruce Robb explains how West Lothian Council has adapted to ensure front-line services remain uninterrupted.
Breakdown of HMRC issued guidance on the tax treatment of company and private vehicles, and transport costs.
As the ServicePoint network continues to grow, we’re pleased to share that Rivus's garage network is now available.
If your company vehicles are sometimes shared, how do you ensure they're decontaminated between users?
Now is good time to prepare for returning to work ahead the end of lockdown. Here's how to prepare your fleet.
To support in stemming the spread of the virus, we review which payment methods are the most hygienic and safe.
How will businesses running cars and vans return to work?
How are businesses with leased and rental vehicles managing during the lockdown?
John Gorton, head of transport for Kent & Essex police, reveals the challenges facing police services during the pandemic.
Here are our top tips to ensure your vehicle remains in a good condition during lock down.
Our top tips for businesses to help manage fleets effectively during this isolation phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here’s how fuel cards can help you take control over purchasing and save you money.
With usual business practices on hold, criminals have more opportunities to defraud your business.
Jon Pimm of the National Park Authority, discusses how Brecon Beacons are adapting their day-to-day operations.
Ian Rose, Fleetcor’s Head of Networks, discusses UK transport infrastructure and the impact on the UK refuelling network.
The dramatic fall in oil prices will impact on fuel costs and fleet operations, but not necessarily in ways you might expect.
Drivers have been warned that the six-month MOT exemption does not apply to laws concerning tyres.
Explore the affect and wider implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on the price of fuel.
We speak to Caroline Sandall, co-chair of the AFP, about how fleets are helping with essential services during the Pandemic.
We’ve put together our top tips to companies with drivers on the road during supporting society during COVID-19.
We are proud to be supporting BP with their free fuel initiative to help our emergency services vehicles.
Blue Monday is causing increased stress and admin headaches for small-to-medium-sized enterprises in the UK.
Allstar is there to support businesses on the road with a complete package of fuel and business expense solutions.
The oil market has been subjected to significant volatility in 2019. Here's our analysis on the impact it'll have on fleets.
Managing cashflow is the lifeblood of a small business. Here are five simple ways to avoid cashflow pressures.
When you are a small business owner, it can be hard to keep track of all the tasks you need to complete.
What impact will London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) legislation have on your business operations?
When employees are out-of- the office, the last thing you need is expenses getting out-of-control too.
Allstar Business Solutions’ research discovered that for many, dealing with paper receipts and out-of-date processes creates a huge admin burden and reduced productivity.
Ever wondered how much it would actually cost if you misfuelled your car? Read our blog on the misfortune of one such man and how to avoid doing so yourself.
With contactless becoming an everyday action that your cards, including your Allstar Plus card, we thought it was a good idea to see how they actually work.
We are proud to announce that ServicePoint has won The Great British Fleet Award for Innovation in Service, Maintenance and Repair (SMR).
Expenses are a fact of business life. Yet all too often, ineffective expense policies are a source of friction and inefficiency in day-to-day operations.
When the cold weather hits the UK, the conditions change drastically, so it’s essential to adapt your driving style to match the roads.
Whether you supervise a convoy of HGVs or manage a few delivery vans, keeping on top of your drivers’ mileage and fuel usage is key.
If you’re cracking under the weight of your fleet’s fuel expense claims, Allstar software can ease the pressure by automating the process.
Driving has become such a mainstay of modern society that people are spending more time in their vehicles than ever before.
Accurately monitoring business mileage is essential when running a successful fleet.
It can be particularly daunting for newly qualified motorists and those who aren’t used to getting behind the wheel after sundown.
When driving a vehicle in any type of weather, understanding stopping distances at different speeds is paramount to not only your own safety.
From deliveries being delayed to prolonging already lengthy journeys, breaking down can be a major inconvenience.
Driving can be risky business at the best of times, so when you add tiredness and fatigue on top of that, hazards and accidents increase.
As a busy fleet manager, you’ll appreciate the importance of monitoring fuel usage and controlling fuel consumption.
Brakes are a fundamental component of any car, tasked with allowing the driver to decelerate and, if necessary, bring the vehicle to a complete still.
