Ask most van fleet managers whether they know how many hours their drivers are spending behind the wheel each week, and the honest answer is often: not really. Not because they do not care, but because the systems to tell them simply have not been there. That gap matters more than many businesses realise. Are you ready for the changes from 1 July 2026?
When fatigue is discussed in road safety, the advice is often simple: get more sleep. While well intentioned, this oversimplifies a complex issue. Fatigue is not solely the result of a poor night’s sleep, nor solely a driver responsibility. How should employers and managers review the systems they use?
Why psychological safety matters for fleet managers. Psychological safety is not an abstract concept or an optional extra. For fleet operations, it is as essential as basic vehicle maintenance or driver training. Learn how fleet managers and those who employ drivers can build psychological safety.
One of the big myths in our industry is that there is no legislation that covers the duties of van and car drivers. When we run HGV fleets, we are very aware of the legislation and strive to be compliant. If we run mixed fleets, but what about our car and van drivers?
You are unlikely to drive while intoxicated, due to the entirely unacceptable risk of a collision. But would you drive while sleep deprived? Probably. But research shows there is a similar risk with both. The accident risk alone associated with poor sleep is dramatic enough – 1 in 5 road traffic accidents are associated with poor sleep
Shifting from a reactive to a proactive stance on driver health is the most powerful lever you have to improve safety. Your role is pivotal in building a culture where drivers feel supported, not just monitored. Open the Dialogue: Begin by raising awareness. Use toolbox talks and internal communications to discuss the risks of fatigue
One of the big myths in our industry is that there is no legislation that covers the duties of van and car drivers. When we run HGV fleets, we are very aware of the legislation and strive to be compliant. If we run mixed fleets, but what about our car and van drivers?
Across the fleet sector, psychological safety is increasingly cited at conferences and in fleet safety features as a lever for reducing work-related road traffic collisions. Yet many discussions stop short of explaining how it actually influences driver behaviour and safety outcomes.
Fitness to drive is defined by minimum medical standards set by the DVLA. A driver may feel broadly well, function normally day to day, and still fall outside the DVLA’s medical standards without realising it. From a road safety perspective, this creates a legal risk that exists long before it becomes visible.
Tyre safety remains one of the most preventable road safety risks. With millions of vehicles covering an average of 6,082 miles per year (DfT, National Travel Survey 2025), the impact of poor tyre care is multiplied many times over. For businesses and driver managers, the message is clear - read more here.
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