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Driving with an undiagnosed sleep condition is more dangerous than drink driving, according to new research.

Police are investigating a terrifying road rage attack on the M62 where a vehicle was attacked after a collision.

Addison Lee will spend £7.5m to improve driver skills, awareness and safety, while continuing to work with TfL to raise standards in the sector.

A study of 1,000 UK drivers has revealed women are, on average, 12% angrier than men when they’re behind the wheel.

A new study by the London School of Economics (LSE) and Goodyear has shown UK drivers are most nervous about sharing the roads with autonomous vehicles.

This year’s Van Excellence Driver of the Year competition put the most skilful through their paces with a tough series of challenges

Leasing company Venson says that the fleet industry should counter cybersecurity fears before fully autonomous vehicles become a reality.

A year on from the first driver being prosecuted for middle-lane hogging, almost a third (32%) of motorists still admit to being a middle-lane hogger, according to new research from Confused.com.

Business Driver has been appointed by BT to deliver driver training services across all divisions of the company.

Training drivers to expect the unexpected when on the roads could cut accidents by 11%. Ben Rooth looks at what hazard perception training is and what it includes

With the number of cyclists on UK roads increasing, public sector fleets are turning to driver training and technology to reduce accidents involving their vehicles and vulnerable road users.

A strong emphasis on staff training has seen young driver accident rate cut from 45% to 4%

The deficiency is making life just as hard for driver supply agencies as it is for everyone else, says Drivers Direct logistics director Michael Watson

Findings from new research into a severe and potentially devastating sleeping disorder has revealed eight out of 10 businesses, that run vehicle fleets, say they would benefit from greater awareness of the condition.

Suppliers discuss the importance of driver education, communication and a lack of resourcing for fleet management, alongside duty of care, outsourcing and compliance

Seeking and using driver opinions when determining a fleet policy or vehicle specification can have far-reaching effects.

More than a third of company car drivers have a fundamental lack of knowledge of the Highway Code and basic road laws, claims E-Training World.

From vehicle handovers to social media, we look at the different methods fleets use to get their message across to drivers.

Even the best initiatives stand a chance of failing if they are not communicated correctly to drivers.

National Windscreens has launched its calibration service for windscreen mounted cameras, a critical part of the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

Although leasing is still the dominant method of commercial van and truck acquisition, its lack of flexibility and early-exit penalties are driving many businesses to explore long-term rental

Trial aims to quantify benefits after current evidence labelled 'patchy'

Drivers who suffer stress are more likely to be in a road crash, the TTC Group warns as part of Stress Awareness Month.

By Steve Whitmarsh, managing director, Run Your Fleet

Take away the pain from removing ‘free’ fuel

What it is, how to top up, and how often you'll need to.

Autoglass is beginning to roll-out its new solution to calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.

Developed for online gaming, Spatial OS platform will maximise vehicle use

RoSPA has agreed a deal with Fujitsu UK to develop a web application that will assess the company’s fleet drivers.

On-board cameras that support features such as emergency braking and lane departure warnings for drivers are being recognised by insurers - though Autoglass is warning that the systems need to be aligned properly after windscreen repair and replacement.

TTC Group has been named as one of the top 1,000 dynamic companies to inspire Britain.

Crashes involving at-work drivers are forecast to reduce as employers benefit from a new online benchmarking tool being launched today (Wednesday, March 2).

RoSPA's fleet safety division is delivering a record number of training interventions after a restructuring last year.

Police Scotland paid £350,000 over three years in compensation for road accidents involving officers, an investigation has found.

Although legal, hands-free phones carry the same driving risks as handheld counterparts, leading some fleets to ban their use entirely. Andrew Ryan reports

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (Rospa) has launched a new course to help organisations improve the safety of their fleet drivers.

Brake and Arval are to run a series of training courses throughout the UK to help companies improve the safety of their at-work drivers.

Addison Lee has presented its 1000th gold diploma issued from its in-house driver training scheme.

Approaching commuter safety with the same duty of care as for working hours drivers has benefits for both employers and employees. Andrew Ryan reports

Recording all incidents - whether a collision took place or not - provides a strong base for a comprehensive risk management programme, finds Andrew Ryan