Driver management - Page 17

Britain’s cabbies have led the way in showing how fleets and company car and van drivers can slash their fuel bills and collectively save hundreds of thousands of pounds a year.

Company drivers are more likely to take online risk assessments and e-driver training more seriously if they can see that the system has been tailored to them and their organisation.

Peak Performance, the Chesterfield-based fleet driver training company, is offering free places to fleet decision makers, on a first come, first served basis, for a series of driver education workshops in November.

AA DriveTech is introducing what it believes to be the first driver training course aimed specifically at the drivers of hybrid and electric powered vehicles.

Companies are spending money on road safety strategies, with little evidence of whether they are actually producing results, according to the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.

IAM Drive & Survive has announced a new partnership with Ace, to provide a bespoke fleet risk management package designed to reduce costs, improve risk assessment and promote overall road safety.

James Sutherland, CEO, Peak Performance, on driver training.

E-Training World has agreed a distributor partnership with Driver Safety.com.au to offer its online driver risk assessment system in Australia.

AA DriveTech has been awarded the Transport for London [TfL] contract to provide an ongoing assessment programme of London bus drivers.

But despite higher rates, rental still has key role for fleets.

Dr Lisa Dern, reader in driver behaviour, Cranfield University says behavourial courses that address unsafe decisions is the future for coaching

Company unveils mobile driver simulator as it bids to cut out injuries by 2012.

'I think we've got a winning formula.' Ogilvie managing director Gordon Stephen outlines his plans

SIG plc is celebrating the success of its inaugural ‘Driver of the Year’ event to encourage safe, efficient and carbon-conscious driving.

Developing the skills of those working in the automotive sector through continuous professional development is a key objective for IMI.

Driver training specialist IAM Drive & Survive is offering weekly motoring tips to drivers from its head of training, Simon Elstow.

Only 15% of drivers think that fixed penalty notices are the most effective way to tackle careless driving, according to a poll by IAM.

Modernisation of National Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training legislation will force unprepared passenger and freight transport operators to urgently re-evaluate their CPC training plans, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) warns.

A white paper on understanding the risks and the responsibilities from Lex Autolease.

AA DriveTech’s new course aims to save fleets thousands of pounds a year.

Double-digit growth as Avis returns to fleet hire

Company drivers caught speeding can now access an immediate online ‘Speed Awareness” course to help them improve their driving.

IAM Drive & Survive has launched three cycle training courses for businesses that want to encourage cycling or have more cyclists in their workforce.

Members of the Interactive Fleet Management Team pass the ICFM exams with distinction.

Peak Performance is continuing to strive to deliver market leading training and assessment programmes.

DHL Supply Chain has partnered with Birmingham City University to develop new logistics degree.

E-Training World is launching a suite of pick-and mix online modules.

Representatives from the Driving Instructors Association met with the under-secretary of state for transport Mike Penning to discuss road safety issues.

Funding decision allows award winner to react quickly to changing demands of rental market.

E-Training World predicts growth in online driver risk management and training.

IAM Drive & Survive has announced reductions to the cost of its Ecolution eco-driver training course.

Industry experts strive to raise the standards of professionalism in fleet management

Mike Penning recognises the importance of targeting at-work drivers with education.

Wiltshire Council puts driver safety first with Fleet Support Group's 'Permit to Drive' programme.

The Government is considering introducing new legislation on official reporting for at-work driving accidents.

Weekly checks for the vehicle to make sure the car or van remains roadworthy.

Reach puts its company car drivers through training normally used to train commercial vehicle drivers.

Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy launches winter driving course to prepare drivers for winter driving conditions.

Growing focus on improving health and safety at work prompts review.

Easier access to driving simulators could lower fleet costs.