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  • What It Means for Fleet Operators again

    NEW WORDS discovering a fuel pipe issue that could lead to engine fires. If you’re running vehicles from Alfa Romeo, Citroën, DS, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot, Vauxhall, or Lancia built between 2023 and 2025 with 1.2-litre turbo petrol engines, this recall directly affects your fleet.

    What’s happening

    The issue involves nuts on the high-pressure fuel pipe coming loose over time. When this happens, fuel can leak out, creating a serious safety risk. You might notice a petrol smell, dashboard warning lights, or in worst-case scenarios, an engine fire. Stellantis has started contacting owners, but as a fleet operator, you’ll want to get any affected vehicles booked in quickly for the free repair work.

    We know how these things go – one missed recall notice can quickly turn into a major headache for your business and put your drivers at unnecessary risk. NOW!

     

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  • Stellantis Recall – What It Means for Fleet Operators again

    Stellantis is recalling 72,000 cars in the UK after discovering a fuel pipe issue that could lead to engine fires. If you’re running vehicles from Alfa Romeo, Citroën, DS, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot, Vauxhall, or Lancia built between 2023 and 2025 with 1.2-litre turbo petrol engines, this recall directly affects your fleet.

    What’s happening

    The issue involves nuts on the high-pressure fuel pipe coming loose over time. When this happens, fuel can leak out, creating a serious safety risk. You might notice a petrol smell, dashboard warning lights, or in worst-case scenarios, an engine fire. Stellantis has started contacting owners, but as a fleet operator, you’ll want to get any affected vehicles booked in quickly for the free repair work.

    We know how these things go – one missed recall notice can quickly turn into a major headache for your business and put your drivers at unnecessary risk. NOW!

     

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  • How to Connect FleetCheck to Power BI: A Complete Step-By-Step Guide

    What is Power BI & Why Connect it to FleetCheck?

    In the world of fleet management, data is power…

    FleetCheck already delivers robust and reliable reporting capabilities as standard. However, for larger or more complex operations looking to take their data even further, integrating Power BI can add significant value. Power BI works alongside FleetCheck – creating interactive dashboards, merging data from various sources, and enabling deeper, customised analytics that complement your fleet management workflow.

    What you’ll gain:

    • Automated reporting
    • Custom dashboards
    • Real-time insights
    • Professional visualisations

    Think of this integration as building a bridge between your fleet management system and your business intelligence. No complex coding needed.

    What You’ll Need Before Starting

    • Active FleetCheck account with admin access
    • Power BI desktop (free download from Microsoft)
    • About 15 minutes of your time

    Step 1: Generate Your FleetCheck API Key

    • Log into FleetCheck and navigate to Settings
    • Click API from the menu
    • Press the green “Create API Key” button
    • Name your API key (something memorable like “PowerBI-Integration”)
    • Copy the generated API key and save it somewhere secure
    • Add your IP address if you have a fixed IP (click the green “Add IP address” button)
    • Press save to finalise your API key

    PRO TIP: Keep your API key confidential. Treat it like a password and never share it publicly.

     

    Understanding the API Documentation

    After creating your key, click “View the API information” to access the Swagger documentation – a roadmap of all available data endpoints, showing you exactly what data you can pull from FleetCheck and how to format your requestions.

     

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    Step 2: Connect Power BI to FleetCheck

    • Open Power BI desktop
    • Click “Get data”

    • Select “Web” from the data source options

    • Choose “Advanced” for more connection options
    • In the URL field, enter your FleetCheck API endpoint (found in the Swagger documentation)
    • Under HTTP request header parameters, type “APIKey” and paste your API key from Step 1 into the box on the right
    • Click OK to establish the connection

    Step 3: Transform and Optimise Your Data

    You can use Power Query Editor to filter, transform, and clean your data to fit your reporting needs.

    Essential Transformations to Consider:

    • Filter data to focus on specific dates, vehicle types, or departments
    • Clean up formatting to ensure dates, numbers, and text display correctly
    • Rename or remove unnecessary columns to improve performance and clarity
    • Set up automatic updates so your dashboards always show current information

    What Happens Next?

    And that’s it! You’ve successfully set up Power BI and are ready to take your fleet data to the next level.

    Your next steps:

    • Explore your data to understand what information is available
    • Create your first dashboard
    • Share insights with your team to driver better decision making

    Need Help?

    If you encounter any issues during setup, feel free to get in touch with our client support team at support@fleetcheck.co.uk or call 01666 577928.

  • Stellantis Recall – What It Means for Fleet Operators

    Stellantis is recalling 72,000 cars in the UK after discovering a fuel pipe issue that could lead to engine fires. If you’re running vehicles from Alfa Romeo, Citroën, DS, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot, Vauxhall, or Lancia built between 2023 and 2025 with 1.2-litre turbo petrol engines, this recall directly affects your fleet.

    What’s happening

    The issue involves nuts on the high-pressure fuel pipe coming loose over time. When this happens, fuel can leak out, creating a serious safety risk. You might notice a petrol smell, dashboard warning lights, or in worst-case scenarios, an engine fire. Stellantis has started contacting owners, but as a fleet operator, you’ll want to get any affected vehicles booked in quickly for the free repair work.

    We know how these things go – one missed recall notice can quickly turn into a major headache for your business and put your drivers at unnecessary risk. NOW!

     

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  • Single sign-on emerging as key trend in fleet software, says FleetCheck

    Single sign-on (SSO) capabilities – allowing users to access all their systems with one login – are emerging as a significant trend within the fleet software sector, reports FleetCheck.

    Increasingly, users want the ability to switch easily from one platform to another on their screen through a series of advanced integrations, explained CEO Peter Golding.

    “We’re being asked more and more often to look at ways fleets can move between applications – such as our fleet management software and tachograph analysis.

    “The best way to do this is through Single Sign-On (SSO). Users log in once and can access all their systems without needing multiple usernames and passwords. Data can be automatically integrated, and transitioning between different applications is just a click away.”

    FleetCheck’s first major project in this area is a single sign-on with tachograph provider VDO. This is believed to be an industry first for fleets in the UK, with one fully joined-up system to manage every aspect of fleet compliance without the need to have separate systems open. Some fleet managers have referred to it as a “day-to-day fleet operational bible.”

    Peter said: “This is more than a simple data import – using SSO, users can access all compliance information in one location, integrating data collected from VDO tachographs and FleetCheck’s software, including walkaround checks and maintenance records.

    “It delivers a unified method for Driver Hours compliance, reduces administrative workload, and enhances management of fleet operations, as well as streamlining the process for meeting Earned Recognition requirements.”

    The response from customers had been positive and FleetCheck was keen to create more relationships of this kind, he added. “This area offers significant potential for fleet software and we look forward to collaborating with other suppliers on further SSO integrations.”

  • Adrian White Building Supplies

    How AWBS Moved from Firefighting to Earned Recognition Success

    Before FleetCheck, Adrian White Building Supplies (AWBS) dealt with fragmented, paper-based processes that made it difficult to manage compliance, vehicle maintenance, and inspections across their fleet. A low annual test pass rate and subsequent DVSA audit exposed gaps in their defect reporting, and outdated defect books left little accountability or accurate oversight. By implementing FleetCheck Professional, AWBS centralised their fleet operations, replaced outdated systems, and gained real-time oversight. The platform now supports proactive maintenance, smarter purchasing decisions, and seamless Earned Recognition audits – saving time, reducing downtime, and improving compliance across the business.

    About Adrian White Building Supplies

    Industry – Construction
    Fleet size – 30
    Fleet mix – HGVs, Vans, and Cars

    Location – Oxfordshire
    Tags – Fleet Management, Earned Recognition, VOR rectification
    Products – FleetCheck Professional
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    I use FleetCheck every day – I’d struggle to do my job without it. You can tell it’s built by people who actually understand transport, not just IT developers. It’s so logical.

    Wyatt Tait | General Operations Manager | AWBS

    I use FleetCheck every day – I’d struggle to do my job without it. You can tell it’s built by people who actually understand transport, not just IT developers. It’s so logical.

    Wyatt Tait | General Operations Manager | AWBS

    Adrian White Building Supplies is a trusted builder’s merchant, specialising in landscaping products for trade and retail customers. Known for high standards, AWBS delivers six days a week and sees fleet performance as central to its service quality. In 2018, AWBS became a founding member of the DVSA’s Earned Recognition scheme, marking their commitment to best practice.

    Why FleetCheck?

    AWBS discovered FleetCheck through the DVSA’s list of accredited software providers for Earned Recognition. With no joining fee, minimal startup costs, and the support team handling most of the onboarding, it was an easy decision. FleetCheck stood out due to its intuitive design, comprehensive vehicle management capabilities, and alignment with Wyatt’s compliance needs.

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    Transport is often seen as a necessary evil in our industry – but we flipped it on its head. FleetCheck helps us run a cost-effective, compliant fleet. It brings all our data together, letting us analyse performance by vehicle, driver, or depot.

    The Challenge

    Lack of Oversight, Clunky Audits, and Constant Firefighting

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    Annual Test Pass Rates and Audit Pressure

    AWBS had a vehicle fail an annual test due to issues not being properly documented and repaired, triggering a DVSA audit and a formal warning. This exposed gaps in their reporting processes.

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    Lack of Visibility

    Vehicle maintenance and associated costs weren’t being properly tracked and analysed. This lack of insight made it difficult to stay on top of compliance and budgeting, driving their decision to pursue Earned Recognition and implement FleetCheck.

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    Paper-Based Systems

    Drivers were still using old defect books and paper-based vehicle inspection logs, often completing them in bulk at the end of the week, making it hard to ensure accuracy.

    We relied on old defect books and endless emails, making it difficult to monitor walkaround checks, and prove who got what, and when. Everything felt like a firefight.

    We needed a more uniform way of collating driver and vehicle information and being able to record it and report on it. Drivers would use the work WhatsApp group to report defects, and messages would get lost. It was hard to keep track.

    The Solution

    A Centralised Platform for Day-to-Day Efficiency

    FleetCheck has provided AWBS with a centralised digital platform to manage inspections, maintenance, and costs from one place. Tools like traffic light alerts, scheduled inspections, collision reporting, and Earned Recognition dashboards have helped shift their fleet operations from reactive to proactive, improving compliance and day-to-day efficiency.
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    It’s a great financial controller for us – you can set budgets and look at your actuals. The app is great for communicating with the drivers too. Gone are the days of sending them individual memos. I love it, and so do the drivers. They can record collisions on site, instead of waiting to be contacted by a customer or local authority. It’s all helped with compliance.

    The Impact

    Less Downtime, More Insight, Zero Stress

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    Reduced Vehicle Downtime

    Since FleetCheck we’ve had little to no downtime. It’s helped us put in place an efficient maintenance program and anticipate problems better. I can clearly track what’s done and what’s pending, keeping faulty vehicles off the road.

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    Smarter Purchasing Decisions

    We’ve used FleetCheck to analyse the cost and economy of our fleet. When we came to replacing our vehicles, we surprisingly found that an older vehicle outperformed a newer one, with better carrying capacity. That kind of insight and forecasting has saved us money – we’re not operating in such a reactive and alarmist way now.

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    Time Savings and Less Headaches

    It’s streamlined everything, from scheduling LOLER inspections with MOTs to cutting admin for drivers and managers. Our workload has dropped significantly.

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    Seamless Earned Recognition Audits

    Auditors love it. They know FleetCheck is robust, logical, and easy to navigate. We can pull up our ER KPIs in seconds. It just flows. It also gives me full confidence going into an audit that ‘all my ducks are in a row’, so to speak.”

  • Avoid Hefty Fines: Get Ready for 2026 EU Tachograph Rules for LCVs

    Join Our Webinar:
    Avoid Hefty Fines

    Get Ready for 2026 EU Tachograph Rules for LCVs

    Date: Tuesday 23rd September 2025
    Time: 10:00 AM

    Details

    From July 2026, new tachograph rules will apply to LCVs operating internationally. 

    Under the EU Mobility Package, if you run vans over 2.5 tonnes across Europe or Ireland for hire or reward, your vehicles must be fitted with Smart Tachograph Version 2.

    This session will be essential in equipping you with the tools to do this, so you can remain legal and avoid non-compliance and fines.  

    Why Attend?

    This short session will give you access to expert insight from VDO, Europe’s leading tachograph providers, so you can prepare for the changes ahead.

    What You Will Learn

    • What the EU Mobility Package is and why LCVs are coming into scope
    • Compliance steps you need to take ahead of July 2026
    • Guidance on smart tachograph implementation
    • Live Q&A with industry experts to answer your specific questions
    • Access to the full webinar recording and supporting materials .

    Don’t wait until 2026. It will come faster than you think. Prepare now and avoid costly mistakes later on.

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    Meet Your Hosts

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    Barrie Wilson

    The Commercial Fleet Consultant at FleetCheck brings 20 years of expertise in transport and operator licence compliance, HGV operations, and fleet management. A Chartered Member of the Institute of Logistics and Transport, and a Member of the Association of Road Risk Managers, Barrie has held key roles at Logistics UK – where he contributed to the success of the Van Excellence scheme – and as a Transport and Compliance Manager for a national haulage company.

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    Stuart West

    Product Manager at Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd (soon to be Aumovio Trading UK Ltd), brings extensive automotive industry experience across all vehicle markets, from cars to commercial vehicles and off-highway/industrial applications. Having managed diverse product portfolios throughout his career, Stuart now focuses on product management, marketing and business development for the VDO brand’s tachograph ecosystem – encompassing both software and hardware solutions for workshops, fleet operators and drivers.

  • Lack of choice is hampering electric light commercial vehicle adoption, says FleetCheck

    An inability to buy few models other than panel vans is one of the key factors behind slow fleet electrification of light commercial vehicles, says FleetCheck.

    Peter Golding, CEO at the fleet software specialist, said the company’s user base often complained that electric alternatives for key roles were limited or unavailable.

    “It is understandable manufacturers have concentrated on panel vans in their initial phases of electric vehicle (EV) production because they form the backbone of many of the largest fleets. Presumably the original plan was that other models would follow but because the rate of adoption has been much more sluggish than envisaged, they are holding back.

    “Our view is this strategy is now acting as a further brake on electrification. We know some panel van fleets are resisting EVs because of range and payload issues but equally, there are other businesses who want to electrify but the vehicles they want just aren’t available.”

    Peter said that there were key shortages in areas ranging from pick-ups to convincing tow vehicles to all kinds of specialist conversions.

    “We’re now in a position where there are one or two models available in some of these sectors, such as the new Isuzu pick-up, but there is little or no real choice, and so fleets that want to push forward with electrification are forced to stay with diesel vehicles.

    “The availability of EV chassis cabs is helping because it opens the door to conversions but even here, progress is slow. A fleet operator I met recently is very keen to electrify his prison vans – they generally carry light loads and cover short distances so are a good match for an EV operational profile – but he could find nothing on the market.

    “It seems to us that by switching resources into offering new vehicle types that work well as EVs, rather than continuing to push those that sometimes don’t, manufacturers could help to bring new momentum to the market. They should be picking the low hanging fruit first.”

    Peter pointed out that electric van sales for this year, while increasing, continued to lag well behind the level listed in the government’s Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate.

    “Sales are currently running at about half the target level for 2025, despite the government’s recent revisions of the scheme. It is clear that new approaches will be needed from both legislators and manufacturers to bring new impetus to the market.”