Articles by Fleet News - Page 1527

The requirements for all fleets are essentially similar, regardless of fleet size or business sector, in the UK, the legal minimum requirement is for the driver of a vehicle to hold a full and valid driving licence for that vehicle category.

Fleets and their drivers should document any scrapes on an accident card.

Around 10 people are killed and 50 seriously injured in drink drive crashes every week. The section advises on the drink and drug limits and explains the impact on driver performance of being over the limit

The Government has produced an official guide to the smokefree law.

How to reduce business miles travelled, reduce your carbon-footprint and costs.

This specimen policy covers the procedures and entitlements for employees wishing to opt for an agreed cash amount in lieu of the provision of a company car with the benefit of private use.

Making sure your drivers keep an accurate account of any incident they are involved in is essential for any fleet. The incident recording form template here gives you an idea how you should shape your own document.

This document provides a general guide to the main principles governing driving in the UK for those without a UK-issued driving licence.

Find out more about the benefits of this safe and fuel efficient driving programme from the Department of Transport.

Getting drivers to check their vehicle, especially when it may be shared with other employees, is good practice and ensures the fleet manager is aware of any issues as and when they arise.