Commercial fleet services provider, Fraikin, has bolstered its senior leadership team with the appointment of Justin Lester as its new Finance Director, alongside an internal promotion for Shaun Hull to Director of Business Development.
Mobility solutions expert, Fraikin, has extended its partnership with laminates manufacturer, Rearo, delivering eight new vehicles backed by a full-service contract hire agreement. Building on a five-year relationship, the deal reflects the customer’s confidence in Fraikin’s services, with Rearo opting to forgo a tender process which first brought the businesses together in 2021.
Commercial fleet services provider, Fraikin, has appointed Craig Douglas as its new UK Chief Executive Officer.
Based at the company’s Coventry headquarters, Douglas steps into the role from his current position as Fraikin’s Chief Financial & Transformation Officer, in which he has helped to further strengthen the operational and financial trajectory of the business.
Scotland’s largest commercial laundry and textile rental company, Fishers, has taken delivery of 21 new 15-tonne trucks on full-service contract hire from Fraikin, completing a two-year project that has seen its entire commercial fleet transition to the mobility solutions provider.
As the UK nears the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, businesses are bracing for fiscal tightening amid high inflation, steady interest rates and tax uncertainty. For fleet operators, this adds pressure to already stretched budgets. How can operators brace themselves and maintain control in such an unpredictable environment? For many, contract hire provides the answer.
Following a recommendation from an existing Fraikin customer, family-run independent glass supplier, Clayton Glass, has signed its first-ever contract hire deal with the commercial fleet and mobility services provider, taking delivery of three new 18-tonne rigids.
In the automotive industry, safety and compliance are non-negotiable. One of the most critical daily tasks for drivers is the walkaround check: a thorough inspection of their vehicle before they hit the road. These checks are essential for identifying defects, ensuring roadworthiness and meeting regulatory compliance.
However, spotting a defect or an issue is only half the job. Accurately reporting it and making sure it’s properly addressed is critical. Undocumented defects pose real risks, not just to safety but to your licence. This is why Fraikin has committed to making these processes as easy, streamlined and simple as possible through its powerful MYSMARTFLEET platform.
Utilising data that highlighted persistent issues and growing risks associated with light commercial vehicles (LCVs), the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced it will be rolling out a new approach designed to improve both safety and compliance.
With more than 5.5 million LCVs on UK roads – operated by sole traders through to major commercial fleets – John Penny, Fraikin's Compliance & Training Manager explains how this update is relevant to a vast array of businesses.
Commercial fleet services provider, Fraikin, has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Craig Douglas as Chief Financial & Transformation Officer – a new role within the business – alongside the promotion of John Cunningham to Chief Operating Officer.