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Check sheet is designed to help the user ensure that the relevant machine is correctly and safely maintained

NFU

General trailed appliance health check

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) commissioned the Energy Saving Trust (EST) to undertake research into the scale of grey fleet use in the UK.

BVRLA

Getting to Grips with Grey Fleet

Our panel discuss all aspects of good practice in driver safety management. This session was recorded at The Health & Safety Event 2022 and features Adrian Walsh – Executive Director of Roadsafe, Dave Conway – IMS & Road Safety Manager of FM Conway, Astrid van Der Burgt – Group Transport...

Driving for Better Business

Good practice in driver Safety Management: panel discussion

Eurovia has been piloting a new approach to young driver training aimed at young graduates and student placement drivers.

Eurovia

Graduate and student placement drivers

Adam Bamford, Expedite Services Manager of Selenity, explains that 1 in 5 grey fleet drivers fail their insurance checks.

Selenity

Grey fleet drivers fail insurance checks

All over Europe, businesses allow employees to use their own cars for work journeys. However, research indicates that many drivers are not checking their vehicles before a business trip.

Driving for Better Business

Grey fleet drivers not undertaking basic maintenance

Who can drive a van, the speed limits and weight limits that apply, and rules on loading, drivers' hours and maintenance.

DVSA

Guidance: Driving a van

This guidance is intended to clarify the requirements that apply on vehicle and parts collections, delivery and distribution, storage and technical services.

BVRLA

Guidance for vehicle collection, delivery, distribution, storage and technical services

Guide to maintaining roadworthiness - commercial goods and public service vehicles

DVSA

Guide to maintaining roadworthiness

Complete online guide to towing a trailer including: towing law, trailer preparation, stabilisers, servicing and maintenance, towbars and towing hitches and tachographs.

NTTA

Guide to safe and legal towing

Figures for the first half of 2020 show a marked decline in overall new car sales but also a significant rise in the sales of battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

SMMT

Has COVID-19 accelerated the drive for sustainable mobility?

Hazard perception testing has been part of the driver licensing procedure for 20 years, with considerable reductions in collisions attributed to its introduction. Despite this, hazard perception has yet to become a significant part of fleet drivers’ continuous professional development. This talk...

Driving for Better Business

Hazard perception and beyond: Are these tools suitable for commercial fleets?

7.5% reduction in claims overall in 2022 compared with 2021, despite average annual mileage rising from 10,000 miles pa to 18,000 miles pa. Speed related endorsements dropped from 30 (2020) to 13 (2022) 17.5% saving in collision and breakdown costs (2022 vs 2021) 8% reduction in...

Driving for Better Business

Heineken – Business Benefits

As well as the Driver Metrics modules, Reka looks for ways to keep drivers engaged with ongoing communication about road safety. She says not all safety messaging should come from the designated safety officers. “It is important to involve others. For us, involving those who are well respected...

Driving for Better Business

Heineken – Driver Communication

All the drivers underwent a psychometric risk assessment, with nuanced and filtered questions to ascertain their attitudes to driving risk and likely behaviours. The test used is Driver Metrics Profiling, the product of academics from Cranfield University.

Driving for Better Business

Heineken – Driver Profiling

The results determined what training or follow-up support the drivers received. “It’s important not to have a blanket response,” says Reka. “We offered a range of learning options, from e-courses to a half day on-road training for high-risk drivers.” The initiative began in 2021, with...

Driving for Better Business

Heineken – Driver Training

Heineken is the company behind some of the UK’s leading beer and cider brands, and owns 2,400 pubs and bars. Reka Nagy joined as the company’s workspace and safety partner in 2019, and realised that its 300+ company cars needed engaged and comprehensive management. Its 326 company car...

Driving for Better Business

Heineken – Introduction

While the company had previously had access to telematics data, it was neither used not fed back to drivers. This is perhaps the most problematic of all words for fleet operations – to have evidence of risk but not address it. Reka enlisted the help of a legal and employee council to bring the...

Driving for Better Business

Heineken – Telematics

This blind spot information leaflets is aimed at car drivers, encouraging better awareness and safe driving around commercial vehicles.

National Highways

HGV Blind Spot Info for Car Drivers

Official DVSA guide to what you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a lorry or other heavy goods vehicle (HGV) daily walkaround check.

DVSA

HGV walkaround checks 2021: official DVSA guide

The motorway network is changing with new technology used to monitor and manage the flow of traffic, and to improve safety. We want all drivers to have a safer, smoother journey. Here’s what they need to know.

National Highways

Highways England Motorway Driving Campaign

Heavy rain and flooding can be a reminder for organisations that have employees driving for work purposes to ensure they are prepared and their vehicles are roadworthy before any work journey.

Driving for Better Business

How are your drivers dealing with floods?

Driving behaviours are clear indicators of heightened risk exposure of drivers being involved in adverse traffic incidents. This paper summarises the findings from a number of recent research studies.

DriveTech

How Human Factors Affect Risk Exposure When We Drive

Traffic Commissioner Sarah Bell talks to David Williams about why a breakdown in trust between fleet operator and traffic commissioner could severely disrupt your ability to do business.

Office of the Traffic Commissioners

How safe is your ‘O’ Licence?
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