A variety of organisations across the public and private sectors have come together due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Essential drivers are part of a vital infrastructure that is keeping the country running, whether they are working for emergency services, public transport or food delivery. Duty of care - your drivers At a time of
UPDATE: Following the article below, Renown Consultants has now been back to court for sentencing. The company has been fined £450,000 after it's failure to manage driver fatigue led to a tragic double fatality. The company was also ordered to pay £300,000 costs bringing the total to £750,000, which it has two and a
The government has issued new guidance for those starting to return to work following partial lifting of the lockdown restrictions. This includes guidance for people who work in or from vehicles, including couriers, mobile workers, lorry drivers, on-site transit and work vehicles, field forces and similar. It is part of broader guidance on how
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced multiple different industries and organisations to adjust their normal working practices, introduce temporary measures and even relax certain regulations in a bid to help operations continue amidst unprecedented challenges. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is no different. On 20th March, it announced that MOTs for heavy vehicles
With the current restrictions on movement, most of us housebound for the foreseeable future, and an increasing number self-isolating with Covid-19 symptoms, many are relying on home delivery. Add to that, our nation’s delivery drivers are the ones responsible for getting essential supplies such as masks, gloves and hand sanitiser to our under-pressure health
The coronavirus is impacting every aspect of society, with the economy taking a hit and mobility restricted throughout the world. As the outbreak worsens, there’s a growing concern for hygiene within the UK. The World Health Organization has released precautionary measures informing people of the importance of hygiene. To minimise the chance of catching
Good leaders recognise that effective management of people is central to the success of any organisation – and when it comes to driving for work, it’s not just about management of drivers, but anyone whose role may impact upon the driver such as line managers, work schedulers or vehicle engineers. Effective leaders… manage business
The Great British Fleet Event takes place on Thursday, 30 January 2020 at Novotel London West, Hammersmith, comprising unmissable Masterclass Conference sessions and a fleet-focused exhibition before leading into the prestigious Fleet World Great British Fleet Awards 2020 in the afternoon. The format provides the perfect networking opportunity for fleet operators and suppliers to
While the quality of the air in our towns and cities is improving, and has been doing so consistently since the 1970s, there is still much work to be done until it reaches the target levels set by government. As such, the government has initiated a range of national and regional policies to encourage
Greening your fleet is an event that brings together small and medium sized businesses to look at the challenge of adapting to green van technology. BOOK NOW Come along and check out how: you can save money & improve your company’s fuel efficiency the introduction of the Leeds clean air zone could
