Driver management

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Employers ‘failing’ to carry out basic checks on grey fleet drivers

Almost half of employees who use their private car for business-related journeys do not recall having had their driving licence checked by their employer.

Grey Fleet 11 Jul

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Opinion: Driver-facing cameras are not the enemy within

Nadeem Raza, CEO at Microlise, explains why driver-facing cameras should be welcomed, with operators wanting to watch in-cab footage because they care.

opinion 9 Jul

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National Highways tackles widespread tailgating with new campaign (video)

Tailgating contributes to over 140 deaths or serious injuries each year, prompting a new National Highways campaign urging drivers to keep a safe distance.

safety and risk management 3 Jul

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Sussex Police appoints Drivetech as sole supplier for driver offender re-education

Sussex Police has appointed Drivetech as its sole suppllier to deliver driver offender re-education courses.

Driver management 2 Jul

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Over half of fleets still using paper forms for risk management process, says TTC

Over half of fleets (55%) are still using paper-based methods for assessing the risk profile of their drivers, according to TTC.

Driver management 1 Jul

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Opinion: Why driver wellbeing is a top priority for commercial fleets

Oliver Temple, channel sales leader for EMEA plus APAC at Lytx, looks at why wellbeing is important for fleets and how to prioritise it for your drivers.

opinion 13 Jun

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Telent halves injury-related incidents and cuts licence points by 42%

While enhancing safety remains top priority, at fault third-party insurance costs have been slashed by 52% in the past three years too.

Driver Training 11 Jun

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What you need to know about installing driver-facing cameras

Many organisations face opposition from drivers and unions when trying to introduce the technology. We look at the issues and how to overcome them.

Driver management 10 Jun

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Diabetes crisis poses hidden risk to driver safety, report warns

A new report highlights a growing diabetes threat among commercial drivers, with urgent action needed to protect road safety and supply chains.

Driver management 5 Jun

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Four in five professional drivers admit to driving tired

Majority of UK professional drivers say they’ve driven while tired—despite knowing the risks.

Driver Training 5 Jun

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Geotab and Vitality launch safe driving rewards trial

Geotab and Vitality have launched a new scheme aimed at improving driver safety through a reward-based platform.

Driver management 5 Jun

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Driver distraction risk revealed in new RAC research

Almost two-thirds of drivers surveyed said they made a mistake on the roads as a result of being distracted by internal or external factors.

Driver management 3 Jun

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Lightfoot’s ‘fleet driver of the year’ scoops £10k

Lightfoot’s winner of its Fleet Driver of the Year award is taking home £10,000 – the most money Lightfoot has ever given away to a driver.

Driver management 29 May

David Lyes, director of policy and standards at IAM RoadSmart

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'High mileage drivers are committing some of the worst offences'

Your high mileage drivers are committing some of the worst offences while behind the wheel, including speeding, using mobile phone – and driving while under the influence of illegal drugs.

Fleet200 Strategy Network 27 May

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Six reasons why you need to take fleet safety seriously

Running a safe fleet has many benefits, ranging from driver health to improving efficiency. Here’s why it matters.

Fleet strategy 14 May

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Sustainable driving module to help cut fleet costs and emissions

E-Training World has launched a new training module on sustainable driving to help fleets cut costs and emissions.

Driver management 13 May

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Drivers ‘ready to walk away’ as they battle stress and burnout

Almost half of van and truck drivers say they have considered quitting in the past year due to work-related stress and a lack of employer support.

Driver management 13 May

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Opinion: A new roadmap for HGV driver well-being

Kasia Chodurek, director of business development at Aegis Energy, examines how the energy transition provides the opportunity to improve driver well-being.

opinion 12 May

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Drivers target motorcyclists with screenwash and litter

Motorcyclists are having to dodge litter and avoid cigarette butts chucked out of windows by drivers when overtaking their vehicles, according to new research.

safety and risk management 6 May

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Brokers urge fleets to make better use of data

Many fleets are failing to employ telematics and behavioural data more effectively to reduce accidents and manage risk, according to a new broker-led poll.

Telematics 2 May

Driver management

Employers ‘failing’ to carry out basic checks on grey fleet drivers

Opinion: Driver-facing cameras are not the enemy within

National Highways tackles widespread tailgating with new campaign (video)

Sussex Police appoints Drivetech as sole supplier for driver offender re-education

Over half of fleets still using paper forms for risk management process, says TTC

Opinion: Why driver wellbeing is a top priority for commercial fleets

Telent halves injury-related incidents and cuts licence points by 42%

What you need to know about installing driver-facing cameras

Diabetes crisis poses hidden risk to driver safety, report warns

Four in five professional drivers admit to driving tired

Geotab and Vitality launch safe driving rewards trial

Driver distraction risk revealed in new RAC research

Lightfoot’s ‘fleet driver of the year’ scoops £10k

'High mileage drivers are committing some of the worst offences'

Six reasons why you need to take fleet safety seriously

Sustainable driving module to help cut fleet costs and emissions

Drivers ‘ready to walk away’ as they battle stress and burnout

Opinion: A new roadmap for HGV driver well-being

Drivers target motorcyclists with screenwash and litter

Brokers urge fleets to make better use of data

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BP Pulse withdraws from workplace charging market

Free-falling used EV values costing leasing sector millions of pounds

Kia releases first details of new fully-electric EV5 SUV

Driver management

Employers ‘failing’ to carry out basic checks on grey fleet drivers

Opinion: Driver-facing cameras are not the enemy within

National Highways tackles widespread tailgating with new campaign (video)

Sussex Police appoints Drivetech as sole supplier for driver offender re-education

Over half of fleets still using paper forms for risk management process, says TTC

Opinion: Why driver wellbeing is a top priority for commercial fleets

Telent halves injury-related incidents and cuts licence points by 42%

What you need to know about installing driver-facing cameras

Diabetes crisis poses hidden risk to driver safety, report warns

Four in five professional drivers admit to driving tired

Geotab and Vitality launch safe driving rewards trial

Driver distraction risk revealed in new RAC research

Lightfoot’s ‘fleet driver of the year’ scoops £10k

'High mileage drivers are committing some of the worst offences'

Six reasons why you need to take fleet safety seriously

Sustainable driving module to help cut fleet costs and emissions

Drivers ‘ready to walk away’ as they battle stress and burnout

Opinion: A new roadmap for HGV driver well-being

Drivers target motorcyclists with screenwash and litter

Brokers urge fleets to make better use of data

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BP Pulse withdraws from workplace charging market

Free-falling used EV values costing leasing sector millions of pounds

Kia releases first details of new fully-electric EV5 SUV

Chery to launch in the UK this summer

‘Out of control’ Jaguar I-Pace driver charged by police

New LCV sales fall again | Zero-emission uptake concerns

England’s best and worst motorways rated by drivers

Seven important electric vehicles coming soon

Top five most popular electric vehicles | Omoda E5 takes top spot