fleet managers responsibilities

The UK Diabetes Crisis – Hiding in Plain Sight

By |2025-06-03T16:43:54+01:00June 4th, 2025|DfBB Articles, News|

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 – Mental Heath Awareness Week

By |2025-05-15T14:57:24+01:00May 13th, 2025|DfBB Articles, News|

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

Lorry Parking Facilities Improvement – check sites

By |2025-05-06T16:55:33+01:00May 6th, 2025|Uncategorised|

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

Lorry Parking Facilities Improvement Fund

By |2025-05-06T16:51:04+01:00May 6th, 2025|DfBB Articles, News|

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

Vehicle Security & your fleet – are you covering all the bases?

By |2025-04-29T21:21:56+01:00April 29th, 2025|DfBB Articles, News|

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.

Vehicle Safety – Safer Vans and Vehicle Safety Ratings

By |2025-05-12T14:26:13+01:00April 28th, 2025|DfBB Articles, News|

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

Distracted Driving – Some Legal Insights

By |2025-03-12T12:05:46+00:00February 10th, 2025|DfBB Articles, News|

This month’s legal insight on Driver Distraction, for those who manage drivers, comes to us from Mike Hayward of Woodfines Solicitors. Distracted Driving - steering you in the right direction.   Leaving aside the ongoing development of autonomous vehicles, cars, vans, lorries and buses still have a big round instrument fitted - most commonly called

Speed – your fleet, your legal responsibilities

By |2025-03-12T12:06:59+00:00January 15th, 2025|DfBB Articles, News|

This month’s legal update on speed, for those who manage drivers, comes to us from Mike Hayward of Woodfines Solicitors. Speed - your fleet, your legal responsibilities Speed limits are legal and mandatory and not a target. Drivers should never exceed the speed limits set and should also have regard for road conditions, adapting

Drink Driving and Drug Driving – a legal update for employers

By |2025-03-13T09:46:48+00:00December 1st, 2024|DfBB Articles, News|

This month’s legal update on Drink and Drug Impairment, for those who manage drivers, comes to us from Mike Hayward of Woodfines Solicitors. Updated December 2024 Drink Driving and Drug Driving kills Driving having consumed excess alcohol or when impaired through taking illicit drugs can be catastrophic. A loss of driving licence if caught

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