Providing the right training to electric vehicle drivers has safety and efficiency benefits for your fleet.

Incorporating road safety into an organisation’s recruitment and induction process is the first step towards a safer fleet.

A clear policy lets drivers know what is expected of them and how they can help reduce collisions

Monitoring driver behaviour and improving performance is the final piece of the jigsaw in the pursuit of safe driving.

A look at how HTS (Property and Environment), which was a finalist in this year’s Fleet News Awards’ safe fleet category, runs a safe fleet.

Vehicle safety technology has come on an astonishing amount since a Volvo engineer invented the three-point seatbelt 60 years ago.

Benchmarking survey allows policymakers to gauge how their peers are managing their fleets

As particulate matter emissions from exhaust pipes fall, pollution caused by brake and tyre wear is coming under increasing scrutiny.

Encouraging staff to use bikes or walk for business journeys cuts emissions and improves productivity

‘It doesn’t matter how many EVs you have if you can’t charge them’

Battery electric cars dominate the zero emission motoring headlines, but could hydrogen fuel cell vehicles prove even less harmful to the environment?

How freight collaboration can reduce congestion and emissions

Bosses split on whether employees should take calls while on the road, says DfBB’s Simon Turner

Benchmarking survey allows policymakers to gauge how their peers are managing their fleets

Increasing numbers of employees switching from company cars to allowances creates a number of challenges for fleets

When combined, road deaths among VRUs outstrip those of passengers travelling in cars

It’s no good just paying lip service to the concept of ensuring the wellbeing of your staff. Policies must be real and credible, says DfBB’s Simon Turner

Given the fixed rules on MOT testing, servicing and licensing, managing vehicles should be easier than managing drivers, says DfBB’s Simon Turner

Examples of the most shocking dashcam videos sent to Fleet News outline how video technology can save fleets from hefty bills.

Almost a third of companies don’t know how many drivers they have, says DfBB’s Simon Turner

New flexible fleet vehicle rental models provide potentially attractive options in economically and politically uncertain times

Fleets often see immediate improvement following driver training, but its effects can be short-lived. We investigate how fleets can change this

A change is coming this June (2019), but the law enforcers won’t be obliged to update their detection technology for a further 15 years

Safety concerns over technology that needs drivers to take action in emergency

Should leasing companies move into the car subscription market? Colin Tourick outlines the risks involved.

Many attend investigations without letting employers know they are being interviewed. That’s not the best way to address the matter, says senior traffic commissioner

Fleet decision-makers face a number of demanding challenges next year. Here, Andrew Ryan looks at some of the actions they can take to improve their operations

What is the role of the fleet manager? Is it to micro-manage every detail of the fleet policy, placing orders, taking calls, doing the admin? Or is it to set strategy, appoint suppliers and manage relationships?

Driving under the influence costs lives. Andrew Don looks at the law and the policies fleet operators should implement

Ensuring drivers are in good health has an important part to play in road safety. Andrew Ryan looks at three key areas

How are you? A simple question, but one which could help improve the mental well-being – and performance – of your drivers.

Using the data collected by vehicle telemetry can have a significant impact on safety. Catherine Chetwynd reports

Kings Security Systems has seen its incidents fall 53% after introducing dashcams and online driver assessments. Andrew Ryan reports

We contacted leading figures to ask where they believe fleet is heading over the coming 20 years. All expect MaaS to become widespread, reports Andrew Ryan.

Safety has been a priority at family-owned R&B Star for three generations, says Andrew Robertson. By John Maslen

Driver training is integral to operating a safe and efficient fleet, but when should it be carried out?

Paul Hollick believes in professional fleet management and is determined to make ICFM qualifications the recognised standard. Stephen Briers reports

Datashred's head of fleet Ian Walsh is making key investment decisions, now but says the Government could do more to support fleets.

Amey will use every modern device available to reduce risks to its fleet, but are not adverse to traditional safety management methods. Andrew Ryan reports.

Online assessments have become a standard part of driver risk management, but what determines a determines a driver’s overall rating? Elizabeth Howlett reports.