David Shilling, Client Director – Trucks and Aftersales, at DEKRA outlines how fleet managers and driver managers facing onboarding bottlenecks, inconsistent training delivery, or growing compliance pressures can look at the options and access available support. Onboarding Drivers Fast: A Practical Guide for Fleet Teams Getting new drivers behind the
Mike Hayward is a motoring and regulatory solicitor with Woodfines. He and his colleague, Christopher Kenningham, set out advice for driver managers on seat belt wearing. Seat Belts - Driving for Work The law can sometimes be like hitting your head against a brick wall, but the reality is that not wearing a seat
The second article in our series on First Notification of Loss (FNOL) and Incident Reporting comes to us from Dave Marsh, CEO of TTC Group, who urges fleet professionals to embrace automated data capture solutions to boost FNOL efficiency Improving FNOL Efficiency - Driver Risk Management Automation is a valuable tool helping fleet professionals
Our latest blog on First Notification of Loss comes to us from Renee Rogers of ONO, and looks at how safer outcomes and business benefits can be driven by clear, concise and timely reporting. Why First Notification of Loss Matters More Than Ever In the world of fleet operations, incidents are not a matter
Driver fatigue - do you take it seriously? Driving professionally is a demanding job, requiring skill, concentration, and constant vigilance. A crucial part of being fit to drive - and something we all need to take seriously - is to be properly rested. We often talk about vehicle checks and driving hours, but the
Diabetes in the UK - a crisis for commercial road transport A report published today, ahead of Diabetes Week, 9-15 June, highlights a major, under-recognised health and safety crisis facing the UK’s commercial road transport industry: the unchecked rise of type 2 diabetes among professional drivers. This new report – Hiding in Plain Sight: The
Managing Driver Mental Health: A Roadmap for Employers. In today’s fast-paced world, the importance of mental health cannot be overstated, especially for those who drive for work. Whether behind the wheel of a company car, delivery van, or heavy goods vehicle, drivers face unique pressures that can significantly impact their wellbeing. As part of
Image: An aerial view of Chippenham Pit Stop Improved welfare facilities for truck drivers. Since December 2023, National Highways has worked with operators to match fund over £12 million in lorry park upgrades across England, as part of their Lorry Parking Facilities Improvements Fund. The improvement fund has provided truck
This month’s article on Vehicle Security, for those who manage drivers, comes to us from Laura Moran, Managing Director, TVL Group Vehicle Security - your fleet With vehicle crime and tool theft an ever-increasing scourge across the country, it has never been more important to maintain best practice when it comes to fleet security.
This month’s article on Vehicle Security, for those who manage drivers, comes to us from Matthew Avery, Director of Strategic Development at Euro NCAP Vehicle Safety - your fleet COVID – remember that? It has made a huge impact on the way we live and work, and one such change has been the rise
