Rory Morgan, head of logistics support – Western Europe at data and record management company Iron Mountain, outlines his approach to road risk management

Narrowing down 120 driver training courses into three has paid big dividends for Royal Mail with the number of collisions in a year reduced by 12.3%. Andrew Ryan reports

Paul Stevens’ goals are to increase face-to-face driver communication and to reduce unnecessary hire outlay and costs overall. Elizabeth Howlett reports

Simulators enable drivers to react to danger without any risk, but they'll never replace on-road tuition, reports Matt de Prez.

Andrew Ryan runs down three ways in which fleets are adopting innovative technologies to reduce collisions and improve duty of care.

Designing and implementing a training programme can help a company keep its drivers safe and reduce costs. Ben Rooth reports.

Graham Short is using his 19 years’ experience in fleet to transform Zip Water’s car and van policy, saving money as the fleet expands. Sarah Tooze reports

VPS Group fleet manager Steve Mulvaney has big ambitions for his first full-time fleet role. He reveals to John Maslen why he wants to be 'best in class.

Even experienced fleet managers can benefit from training to keep pace with industry developments. Andrew Ryan reports.

Skills behind the wheel is one thing but it is not the same as acting in a responsible way which reduces risk and saves on wear and tear and fuel use

Uncertainty about length of contracts and the economy, plus the ability to add vehicles at short notice, are among the reasons why fleets are considering rental

Some take the telematics combined with rewards route, others feel that ‘stick’ works better than the ‘carrot’ when trying to get drivers to check their vehicles

As increasing numbers of fleets investigate electric vehicles it is important to ask the right questions before deciding to join the trend. John Maslen reports.

Road safety charity Brake is encouraging fleet managers to ensure their drivers commit to being ‘sustainable, sober, secure, silent, sharp and slow’. Here Andrew Ryan looks at how to get these messages across

TRL head of transport psychology Shaun Helman and sustainable travel lead Scott Davidson explain how fleet managers can use a range of psychology interventions to change the way drivers behave

Implementation and enforcement of a code of practice can reduce the threat from one of the biggest dangers facing road users. Andrew Ryan reports

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

Installing forward-facing cameras has reduced insurance claims and protects drivers

Putting drivers first, fitting a wide range of safety equipment and using telematics data has helped specialist construction industry contractor Keltbray reduce fleet claims costs by 45%

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

"I’m a gatekeeper to ensure we get the best value."

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

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.

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.

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

Take away the pain from removing ‘free’ fuel

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

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

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

Business Driver is using benchmarking, training and standardisation to improve fleet operators’ safety and reduce costs. Christopher Smith reports

At-work drivers are estimated to be involved in more than 400 road deaths a year, with health issues a contributory factor in many collisions. Andrew Ryan reports

Eamonn Brennan, based in the FTA's member advice centre, outlines factors that should be taken into account and how to avoid falling asleep behind the wheel.

What can employers do to keep the wheels of their business turning and the UK economy on the road?

Public sector fleet managers share their experiences of dealing with safety