Grey Fleet
Grey fleet travel refers to mileage in employee owned vehicles. Many hidden miles are travelled each year and often overlooked by employers and employees. Evidence indicates that grey fleet makes up around 57% of total road mileage.
Management of grey fleet throws up unique problems, questions such as; does the vehicle have a valid MOT? Are the tyres above the legal tread limit? Does the driver have a valid license? Is he/she fit to drive? Does the vehicle have business-use insurance? All these need to be asked and answers verified. If the driver has an accident and these questions have not been asked then the company could be liable for corporate manslaughter costing hefty fines and prosecution. A very important issue not only of the safety and environmental concerns around the driving of privately-owned cars on business, but of the financial costs associated with their use.



