Driver management - Page 9

Lightfoot has announced it will fly the flag for UK fleet technology when it debuts its fleet and consumer driver reward device at CES 2019.

Brake has released a new interactive resource for fleet professionals, in collaboration with SmartDrive Systems, tackling driver distraction.

By Simon Marsh managing director VisionTrack

Teletrac Navman has published a shareable guide highlighting 20 illegal habits drivers may not know are against the law.

One in five (19%) of vacancies advertised on a jobs database said that having a car or a driving licence was a requirement, according to the RAC Foundation.

One in eight (13%) of drivers in the UK admit falling asleep at the wheel, according to new research by the AA Charitable Trust.

An angry cyclist has been caught on camera causing £1,500 worth of damage to a vehicle in busy London rush hour traffic, saving the company a hefty repair bill.

Tailgating has been listed as the top reason for road rage amongst UK drivers, according to a survey by InsuretheGap.com

Red Driving School has expanded its suite of fleet driver training services with the addition of driving licence checks and driver profiling.

IAM Roadsmart has launched a driver-training package with a fixed-price monthly fee.

More than half of employers (54%) aged over 55 with responsibility for company drivers take no action to monitor or manage their behaviour.

Failing to properly manage driver fatigue and stress has a detrimental effect on both an organisation and its employees, according to the TRL.

A state-of-the-art driving simulator designed to enhance understanding of fleet safety will be available for fleet decision makers to inspect and trial at Fleet Live.

Six in 10 gig economy drivers (63%) said they are not provided with safety training on managing risks on the road, a new study from UCL claims.

Fleet Trak, a gold rated reseller of TomTom Telematics, has partnered with The Driving Doctor to provide driver behaviour software to its blue-chip customer base.

Virtual reality (VR) training technology will be available for delegates to try at Fleet Live, the unmissable event for fleet decision makers.

Gem Motoring Assist has asked that UK motorists brush up on their Highway Code amid police’s seven-day speed enforcement operation.

Lightfoot has announced a new partnership with drink manufacturer Frobishers to reward elite drivers.

The survey, conducted by Leasing Options, asked 2,000 drivers to review 16 road signs, with three-quarters (75%) believing that they would fail a theory test if they had to re-sit it again.

Risks could increase when autonomous systems hand control back to driver, safety experts warn.

Red Driving School has announced that it is now a fully accredited DVSA (Driver and Vehicles Standards Agency) fleet training provider, diversifying its business offering.

By Lee Wolstenholme, managing director of Vehicle Consulting

Fleet Source is now delivering the OCR transport manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification training course and examinations.

New laws introduced that will allow drivers to use remote control parking and other advanced driving assistance (ADAS) systems on British roads.

This year’s seminar will examine the changing face of fleet management and takes place on May 18 at the Vox Conference Centre, Resorts World, Birmingham.

Fleets will soon be able to use virtual reality (VR) headsets and smartphones to train their drivers using a new app from TTC Group.

Road safety charity Brake has confirmed the speaker line-up for its Fleet Safety Conference in Birmingham on Friday, May 25.

E-Training World has launched an upgrade to its online driver profiling and e-driver training system with a host of new features.

More than 15 million drivers could be invalidating their insurance by flouting common policy rules, according to research from pay-as-you-go insurer Cuvva.

Fife Council has reduced its annual fuel bill by £189,000 through implementing a driver improvement programme with TomTom Telematics.

Arnold Clark Vehicle Management has announced its partnership with Lightfoot bringing a potential of 60% reduction in accidents.

Following a “successful” first year using Trakm8 telematics, ScottishPower has announced the installation of dashboard cameras.

Anglian Water will work with EDG-VR to create bespoke virtual reality training packages.

Members of the Fleet200 Executive Club revealed a multitude of approaches to ensuring employees are fit to drive and how telematics can contribute to monitoring behaviour.

Motorists who think they are driving more safely could actually be causing accidents, according to new research.

Nissan has added ProPilot semi-autonomous driving assistance features to the Qashqai SUV range.

The DVLA has introduced new guidelines for drivers with obstructed sleep apnoea.

By Derek Bryan vice president EMEA at Fleetmatics

By Paul Loughlin motoring law solicitor at Stephensons

TTC DriverProtect and GreenRoad Technologies have partnered to deliver a driver safety programme based on personal performance and behavioural change.