Driver management - Page 10

Company car and van drivers have been warned that telling a ‘white lie’ to avoid points on their licence is one of the “most serious offences”.

Activa Contracts has sponsored a new initiative with risk management partner Lightfoot, to incentivise and reward its safest drivers with “a prize a week”.

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.

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

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

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

By Simon Marsh managing director VisionTrack

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.

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.

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

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.

The FTA provides guidance on what the different colours used on flashing lights denote, with a Q&A from Eamonn Brennan.

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.

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

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.

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

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.