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Welcome to our fleet lexicon! Discover numerous definitions – from A to Z – of the most important terms relating to vehicle fleets.

Annual car
- When purchasing vehicles for the fleet, many fleet managers opt for annual vehicles. What exactly these vehicles are and what advantages and disadvantages you as a fleet manager should weigh up before buying [...]
Authorization
- Registration is an important process that every vehicle has to go through. In this article, you will find out what you need to register your vehicle, how it works and how long it is valid for. With a [...]
Autonomous driving
- Autonomous driving is considered one of the most groundbreaking innovations in the mobility industry. It promises not only safety on the roads, but also more efficient traffic flows and a further step towards […]

Car Allowance
- Companies that want to ensure the mobility of their employees usually provide them with company cars or pool vehicles. Efficient pool vehicle management plays a decisive role in ensuring [...]
Car Policy
- A car policy forms the foundation of structured fleet management and provides clear guidelines for handling company vehicles. But what exactly is a car policy and why is it so important? [...]
Car subscription
- More and more companies and private individuals are opting for a car subscription as a modern alternative to traditional leasing or purchase models. But what exactly is a car subscription and what advantages does it offer? What is meant by [...]
Catalog of fines
- The catalog of fines is an important instrument of traffic monitoring. We explain which violations are regulated in the catalog of fines and what appeal options are available. The catalog of fines in Germany [...]
Company bike
- The company bike is becoming increasingly popular as an environmentally friendly alternative to the company car. Companies are increasingly turning to this model to integrate sustainable mobility solutions into their fleet and […]
Corporate car sharing
- Corporate car sharing offers companies a flexible and cost-efficient way of making optimum use of their vehicle fleet. But what is behind this concept and what advantages does it offer in fleet management? [...]

DGUV (Regulation 70)
- DGUV Regulation 70 is a central guideline for the safe operation of vehicles in companies. It is one of the regulations of the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) [...]
Driving license classes
- Driving license categories are important categories when it comes to permission to drive a vehicle. In this article, you will find out what driving license categories are and what different driving license categories there are. [...]

E-Fuels
- E-fuels are considered a promising alternative to fossil fuels and are playing a growing role in sustainable mobility. In fleet management in particular, they can be a solution for reducing CO₂ emissions while continuing to use existing vehicle fleets efficiently. What are e-fuels? E-fuels, also known as synthetic fuels, are produced by using renewable energies. […]
Eco-Driving
- More and more companies are encouraging their drivers to adopt an ecological driving style. This not only helps to reduce costs, but also to meet environmental targets. What eco-driving is all about [...]
Environmental badge
- There are 39 environmental zones in Germany that only vehicles with a green environmental badge are allowed to drive in. But what exactly is an environmental badge, how do you get one and how long is such a badge valid? We [...]

Fuel Management
- The vehicle fleet is one of the largest cost centers in many companies. Expenditure on petrol, diesel, etc. is particularly costly. Efficient fuel management is therefore essential. In this article [...]

Green insurance card
- Many drivers traveling in other European countries always have their green insurance card to hand. But the card is no longer green and in many countries it is not even mandatory. Why it [...]
Gross list price
- The gross list price is an important key figure when it comes to the taxation of the private use of company cars. In this article, you will learn what the gross list price for company cars is, what it [...]

International driving license
- An international driving license is an important document that allows you to drive a vehicle abroad. In this article you will find out where you need it, how to obtain it and what consequences [...]

Long-term rental
- In addition to purchasing or leasing vehicles, long-term car rental is an attractive alternative for many fleet managers. This is because it allows fleets to respond to increased vehicle requirements, for example [...]

Main inspection
- Whether company car or pool vehicle, the main inspection is one of the mandatory appointments in the vehicle fleet. But how often do vehicles have to undergo a general inspection, what is checked and what happens if a vehicle fails? Here [...]

No-claims class
- Those who drive accident-free for many years are rewarded by the insurance company and have to pay a lower insurance premium. In this article, you will find out exactly what a no-claims bonus is, which [...]

Operating costs
- Operating costs are far more than just figures on a balance sheet - they are the engine that keeps a company's operations and fleet running. But what exactly is behind this term [...]

Procurement
- Procurement is an essential part of every company, as it lays the foundation for smooth processes. Whether vehicles, skilled workers or specialized software - strategic procurement ensures that [...]

Residual value
- Residual value is an important parameter in a vehicle fleet and essential for efficient fleet management. Here you can find out what residual value is, which methods can be used to determine it and what influences it [...]

Tire management
- Tire management is one of the most important tasks in a vehicle fleet. After all, tires have a direct influence on fuel consumption and the road safety of vehicles. In this article you will learn how [...]

Vehicle identification number
- Every vehicle has it: the unique vehicle identification number. In this article, we explain the meaning of the VIN, its structure and why it is so important in the vehicle fleet. The vehicle identification number [...]

Wallbox
- A wallbox is specially developed for charging electric vehicles and enables charging at home or at work. Here you can find out exactly what a wallbox is, how it works and whether a wallbox [...]
Way to work
- The journey to work, often defined as the distance between home and the first place of work, plays an important role in fleet management and company car use. Tax regulations, in particular for [...]
Winter tire obligation
- Winter tires are essential for safe driving in winter weather conditions. Here you can find out what the winter tire requirement is, when it applies and the consequences of failing to comply with the [...]

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