The Fleet Industry Advisory Group (FIAG), sponsored by Fleet Service GB, is a not-for-profit organisation with an objective to develop and share best practice in all areas of managing drivers, vehicles and journeys.
The considerable experience and knowledge of FIAG is available to provide fleet advice and support to Fleet Service GB clients and the wider industry. FIAG will continually promote and support the adoption of professional fleet management for drivers and vehicles operating in the UK. In addition, FIAG can also assist with analysis of industry developments in legal, health and safety and compliance areas.
FIAG will produce periodically, industry related material, such as handbooks, guidance documents and supporting advice, articles and blog posts.
The fleet industry continues to evolve and change and for those involved it is important that all aspects of running a fleet and managing drivers, are properly understood and standards maintained. The goal for a professional fleet manager is to implement a sustainable performance programme in all areas of managing the driver, vehicle and journey.
The costs involved with running fleets are enormous. By improving efficiency and reducing incidents, considerable savings can be achieved. Fleet managers need to have a good understanding of how fleets impact on ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance). This considers the environmental impact of the fleet, the wellbeing of the driver and the impact on company reputation when incidents occur. Understanding the intricacies of managing a fleet is a discipline which, for many organisations is no longer the responsibility of a dedicated fleet manager.
There are fewer dedicated fleet managers and therefore a shortage of the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver a cost-effective and safe fleet operation.
FIAG exists as a pillar of support to all job roles managing fleets in the UK.
It is extremely important that within fleets best practice processes are implemented. This will protect investment, reduce costs, secure jobs, keep people safe and well and improve operational efficiency.
