The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is reminding operators that the deadline for many professional drivers to complete their Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training is 9 September 2024.
Traveller numbers and rental demand continue to climb as pre-pandemic habits return. As demand increases, it is more important than ever that the UK’s rental sector protects its reputation and ensures that customers see rental as a trusted mobility solution.
Delegates at July’s Fleets in Charge Conference will hear about the future of transport, including how new battery technology and the era of the ‘Software-Defined Vehicle’ are changing automotive business models. Jack Palmer, Principal Consultant at Frost and Sullivan will deliver a keynote speech exploring what members need to be aware of so they can prepare now.
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has announced £6.4 million of grant funding is available to subsidise the cost of AI skills training for SMEs.
Members can now sign up for a free webinar to help them get inside the mind of a buyer. Forming part of the Quick Wins series from the BVRLA Learning and Development Team, the session will take place on 24 June at 10am with NLP (neuro linguistic programming) Master Practitioner Roy McDonald.
Members are able to join a free event focussing on how to improve customer retention and loyalty. The in-person, half-day event will be hosted by CGI, in association with the BVRLA, and will take delegates through how to adapt to the latest trends, regulations and technologies that are shaping the industry.
Do you know the benefits of having an ESG strategy and what your business should be reporting on? Are you clear of your requirements under Environmental Social and Governance regulations? The BVRLA is running a two-hour online masterclass session ‘Mastering the ESG Landscape’ on 21 May to discuss the intricacies of ESG and the requirements of Scope 3 reporting regulations.
In response to member feedback, the BVRLA Learning and Development team has launched a dedicated newsletter to highlight the opportunities available to members.
BVRLA’s Head of Policy and Public Affairs Thomas McLennan joined The EV Café panel on the second day of the Commercial Vehicle Show to spread the word about the Zero Emission Van Plan.
The BVRLA regularly gathers experts from across membership and beyond to spark discussion as part of its programme of specialist forums. Insights on Residual Value and Remarketing (RVR) and Vehicle and Fleet Management (VFM) equip attendees to tackle any challenges coming down the tracks.
Commissions, Consumer Duty and Co-manufacturers dominated the agenda of the first BVRLA Compliance Forum of 2024. Taking place at the Shoosmiths offices in Birmingham on 18 April, the Forum welcomed around 60 guests for a lively exchange on compliance matters, injecting fresh perspectives and forging connections.
Are you clear on your requirements under Environmental Social and Governance regulations? Do you know what your business should be reporting on to show compliance? The BVRLA is running a two-hour ‘masterclass’ session on 21 May to discuss the intricacies of ESG and the requirements of Scope 3 reporting regulations.