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Useful links
The following links will take you to some of the most useful websites we have found whilst carrying out our review of fleet management across the Welsh public sector.

  Useful fleet management links

Association of car fleet operators
ACFO is the leading organisation representing and supporting the needs of all fleet operators.

Department for Transport
The Department for Transport's website provides policy, guidance and research to enable transport that works for everyone. This means a transport system which balances the needs of the economy, the environment and society.

Direct Gov
This site provides easy access to the public services you use and the information you need, delivered by the UK government.
DVLA
The UK vehicle and driver licensing agency website details driving licence requirements and regulations, and Vehicle Excise Duty (VED).

Energy Saving Trust
The Energy Saving Trust provides free advice to help improve your organisation's vehicle fuel consumption and reduce fuel costs.

Freight Best Practice
Freight Best Practice is funded by the Department for Transport (DfT) (and managed by Faber Maunsell Ltd) to promote operational efficiency within freight operations in England.
The Freight Transport Association
The leading voice of freight transport in the United Kingdom.
Green Dragon
The Green Dragon Standard offers an environmental management system relevant to the specific needs of any organisation, large or small in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
The HSE conducts and sponsors research, promotes training and provides an information and advisory in relation to risks to health and safety in the work place.
Institute of Car Fleet Management
The Institute of Car Fleet Management is the United Kingdom’s only independent organisation dedicated to developing the capability and enhancing the standing of fleet professionals.
Road Haulage Association (RHA)
The RHA provides dedicated campaigning, advice, information and business services for the road haulage industry.
Road Transport Association (RTA)
The RTA highlights the latest road transport news covering both legal and industry news.

Transport Office
This site is designed to be a ‘first point of call’ for all government processes and information for commercial transport businesses in the United Kingdom.

Vehicle Certification Agency
The purpose of the site is to help buyers of new cars to:

  • reduce the impact of their vehicle on the environment; and
  • identify the vehicle excise duty and/or the relevant company car tax percentage bracket, based on their CO2 level
Vehicle Consumption Data
This site provides you with vehicle CO2 and fuel consumption data.
Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA)
VOSA provides a range of licensing, testing and enforcement services with the aims of improving standards of vehicle roadworthiness and ensuring the compliance of operators and drivers.
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited (SMMT), established in 1902, is the premier trade association for the UK motor industry. This site can provide you with contacts and expertise, and help you to identify opportunities to save time and money.

  Corporate Manslaughter & Corporate Homicide links

Freight Transport Association (FTA)
FTA Compliance guide.

Local Government Employers (LGE)
LGE's guidance on the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007

Ministry of Justice
This guidance provides further information about the 2007 Act and its implementation.

Public Service
FAQs on the Act from a VOSA Roadworthiness Project Manager.

 

Please let us know if you think there are any useful fleet related websites we have missed by emailing us at: goodpractice@wao.gov.uk