Insights on car leasing, mobility and fleet management
On this page, Molthoff Fleetmanagement shares whitepapers, articles and research with practical tips to optimise your fleet and make your mobility more efficient and cost-effective.
24 March 2026 · 6 min. read
Sustainable commuting: total mobility in practice
Commuting is a structural cost item for many organisations, a source of CO₂ emissions and a determining factor for employee satisfaction. With the Dutch WPM reporting obligation for employers with 100+ employees, the question is not whether to address total mobility, but whether you approach it purely administratively or use the moment to make mobility measurable and more sustainable.
Read more25 November 2025 · 5 min. read
AI in fleet management: from hype to results
AI is discussed everywhere, but in fleet management it remains remarkably quiet, even though large sums are at stake daily. AI, big data and telematics enable the shift from reactive to predictive fleet management: fewer ad hoc decisions, a clear financial forecast and structural insight into costs, risks and performance.
Read more8 September 2025 · 6 min. read
Commercial vehicles: cost optimisation and electrification
Light commercial vehicles (LCVs) are the backbone of daily operations in many sectors, but they run more hours, carry heavier loads and are used more intensively than passenger cars. Successful management starts with fleet segmentation, steers on lifecycle costs instead of purchase price and approaches electrification as a change programme.
Read more14 May 2025 · 4 min. read
Saving on your fleet insurance? How to realise structural savings immediately
Fleet insurance is a cost item that is rarely examined critically, while savings of up to 20% are possible without compromising cover. The premium is based on the historical claims burden plus a surcharge of up to 85%: for every euro of claims, you pay an average of 1.85 euros to the insurer.
Read more15 January 2025 · 4 min. read
A sustainable fleet: the key to a future-proof company
For companies with a fleet, sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity. European regulation such as the CSRD forces transparent reporting on emissions and sustainability goals, while ESG principles also offer opportunities: lower costs, a stronger reputation and better stakeholder relations. Road transport causes 20% of total CO₂ emissions in the EU.
Read more10 October 2024 · 5 min. read
Fleet costs: how to monitor, control and save
Rising vehicle prices, higher interest rates and more expensive maintenance make an effective cost optimisation strategy essential. It starts with a clear goal and a baseline, followed by four strategic measures: a sharp mobility policy, professional operational management, driver and vehicle management, and continuous monitoring with KPIs.
Read more25 June 2024 · 6 min. read
Parkinson & car leasing
Parkinson's law of triviality states that people fuss over small matters while taking decisions on large, complex matters quickly and carelessly. Nowhere is that more recognisable than in car leasing: fleet owners negotiate over one percent of dealer discount, while the framework agreement is signed with a flourish. That is where the real margin sits.
Read more12 June 2024 · 5 min. read
How do you implement an electric fleet policy?
More and more companies are switching to a (fully) electric fleet policy, driven by sustainability goals, cost savings and employee satisfaction. A successful transition requires a planned change management approach: from pool cars and charging infrastructure to a seven-step implementation plan.
Read more7 May 2024 · 4 min. read
How do you set up your fleet management internationally?
International fleet management is no longer a luxury for growing organisations, but a necessity. An international fleet programme revolves around three core goals: cost efficiency, standardised policy and minimum standards for mobility, safety and sustainability. The fleetcompetence Group's 4P approach provides the framework.
Read more21 September 2023 · 6 min. read
Everything you need to know about the Dutch work-related mobility reporting obligation (WPM)
Since 1 July 2024, organisations with 100 or more employees in the Netherlands must report annually on the CO₂ emissions of work-related passenger mobility: all business and commuting kilometres of their employees. This article explains what the WPM entails, why the obligation exists, which registration methods are available and which opportunities the reporting offers.
Read more29 June 2023 · 5 min. read
What to consider when procuring an electric fleet?
When procuring an electric fleet, the emphasis shifts from price to functionality: range, charging speed and payload determine whether a vehicle is fit for purpose. Calculate total cost of ownership rather than purchase price, weigh supplier risks and segment the fleet to determine what can be electrified today.
Read more28 February 2023 · 7 min. read
10 major mistakes in car lease tenders
Procuring car lease contracts is complicated in itself; combined with European procurement rules, the complexity increases exponentially. From guiding many tenders since 2012, we share the ten most common mistakes: from a programme of requirements full of vehicle specifications to awarding on price alone and forgetting VAT effects.
Read more1 April 2013 · 7 min. read
Fleet management: the devil is in the details
Fleet costs are influenced by more than 120 factors, and one poorly designed process detail can wipe out the entire savings result. Seven cases from consulting practice: from lease quotations compared including fuel to purchase discounts that accidentally end up with the driver, and employee contributions on which the employer loses 21% VAT.
Read more1 April 2012 · 6 min. read
From clutter management to fleet management
Many fleet managers are busy with fuel cards, green cards and dealer quotations: operational tasks where they add no value. Tactical fleet management starts with stripping those tasks away and building a three-layer reporting structure, so deviations stand out immediately and can be corrected in time.
Read more1 March 2011 · 8 min. read
Procuring car lease contracts: mind your numbers
Procuring car lease contracts looks simple: compare rates, pick the cheapest and sign. In practice, the pitfalls lie in the contract form, the number of suppliers and above all in price stability: more than 80% of lease contracts are recalculated along the way. Without firm agreements, you are effectively signing a blank cheque.
Read more1 June 2010 · 7 min. read
Saving on your fleet, but how?
After staff and housing, the fleet is often an organisation's largest cost item. Yet most savings efforts never get beyond a discount on the lease rate. Structural savings require a different approach: a complete Clean-Up of all cost drivers, followed by Keep-Clean through tactical fleet management. Together they deliver 7 to 12% lower fleet costs per year.
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