Accident management

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A global network of organised criminal gangs is fuelling a surge in UK vehicle thefts, driving insurance claims to £640 million in 2024.

A man has been jailed after pleading guilty to killing a lorry driver on the M6 in Staffordshire.

Stop-drive order issued for all Citroën C3 (second gen) and DS 3 (first gen) cars manufactured from 2009-19 and equipped with Takata airbags.

Company car and van drivers are being warned of the dangers of leaving certain everyday items in their vehicles as temperatures soar.

Europe’s leading event for fleets taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, on 7 and 8 October 2025.

TTC Group has acquired Think Eleven, a specialist international provider of competency management software and services, for an undisclosed sum.

Bowen-Dawes receives the honour for services to road safety.

There was a 13.5% increase in drug-driving convictions last year, with 26,924 drivers found guilty of the offence, new analysis from the AA suggests.

Oliver Temple, channel sales leader for EMEA plus APAC at Lytx, looks at why wellbeing is important for fleets and how to prioritise it for your drivers.

Automotive risk experts at Thatcham Research are warning the Government that building trust in driverless vehicles must be a priority.

A growth in SUV sales is behind the bonnet height of new cars in Europe increasing by half a centimetre a year, new research suggests.

While enhancing safety remains top priority, at fault third-party insurance costs have been slashed by 52% in the past three years too.

A road safety charity is calling on the Government to lower default speed limits to 20mph on roads where children travel to and from school.

Many organisations face opposition from drivers and unions when trying to introduce the technology. We look at the issues and how to overcome them.

In what’s being described as a major improvement to the seat belt, a new multi-adaptive safety belt has been unveiled by Volvo.

A new report highlights a growing diabetes threat among commercial drivers, with urgent action needed to protect road safety and supply chains.

Employers could face prosecution if they fail to ensure first aid training for staff who drive for work, a new national road safety campaign has warned.

Majority of UK professional drivers say they’ve driven while tired—despite knowing the risks.

Geotab and Vitality have launched a new scheme aimed at improving driver safety through a reward-based platform.

High Court proceedings have been issued against Royal Mail after one of its drivers suffered a catastrophic brain injury.

Almost two-thirds of drivers surveyed said they made a mistake on the roads as a result of being distracted by internal or external factors.

GMB celebrates after supermarket shelves plans over fears of severe breach of privacy and unnecessary intrusion on drivers while at work.

BSI has released updated standards designed to accelerate the shift to zero-emission road freight.

Fleets are being warned to be on their guard with the UK entering van theft season, according to data from Tracker Network UK.

There were an estimated 1,633 fatalities on Britain’s roads last year, an increase of 1% year-on-year, according to new data from the DfT.

G&M Direct Hire has streamlined its fleet operations and improved driver safety after adopting telematics and dashcam technology from Samsara.

Lightfoot’s winner of its Fleet Driver of the Year award is taking home £10,000 – the most money Lightfoot has ever given away to a driver.

There has been a 93% surge in lithium-ion battery fires between 2022 and 2024, new research suggests, with e-bikes driving the increase.

Following safety inspections, deterioration to the supporting cables was identified.

A new coalition has been formed to mitigate the risks associated with towing for both fleets and private motorists.

The revocation follows serious concerns uncovered during multiple investigations by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

With the exception of motorcycle fatalities, which did not change, 20mph schemes led to fewer fatalities and less severe injuries across every mode of travel.

A franchised dealer has been fined more than £200,000 000 after two of its workers were diagnosed with hand arm vibration syndrome.

Alcohol-interlocks could be mandated for reoffenders only or could be used for anyone convicted of drink-driving, says the RAC.

Running a safe fleet has many benefits, ranging from driver health to improving efficiency. Here’s why it matters.

John Kushnick, legal operations director at National Accident Helpline, examines the case for overhauling the current rules for older drivers.

Andrew Ertl, fleet operations manager at Autoglass, explains why it’s important for fleets to proactively manage windscreen damage.

A record 2.15 million vehicles failed their MOT due to tyre defects in the past year, new figures suggest.

Kasia Chodurek, director of business development at Aegis Energy, examines how the energy transition provides the opportunity to improve driver well-being.