People leadership - Page 9

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.

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

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

British motorists avoid parallel parking more than any other manoeuvre, according to a new survey by Kwik Fit.

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.

The challenges faced by fleet managers in ensuring younger drivers, used to be constantly ‘connected’, remain safe to themselves and other road users was a key topic.

Computer chip maker Intel is acquiring driverless technology firm Mobileye for £12.5bn.

A fresh call has been made for the Government to act to prevent vocational drivers suffering from sleep apnoea from facing a ‘life sentence’ of guilt.

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

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.

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.

Women thrive once they enter the industry, but barriers remain, says Everywoman co-founder Maxine Benson

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

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.

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

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

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