driver fatigue
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Fleet industry news 31 Mar 2020Van death prosecution highlights driver fatigue dangers
The Association of Fleet Professionals is calling for fleets to adopt fatigue policies after Renown Consultants is found guilty of health and safety breaches.
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Fleet industry news 29 Jan 2020
Safety risk warning for tired at-work drivers
Fleets and their drivers are being warned to be wary of the dangers of being tired behind the wheel, by GEM Motoring Assist.
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Fleet industry news 4 Oct 2019How to spot the signs that a colleague is stressed, fatigued – or both
Stress and tiredness are among the major contributors to a driver’s lack of mental well-being and these can be caused by factors both inside and outside work.
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Fleet industry news 19 Jul 2019Driver fatigue report published by Global Fleet Champions
New guidance for fleets on driver fatigue has been published by the Global Fleet Champions (GFC) campaign.
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Fleet industry news 28 Feb 2019
Brake hosts fleet-focused fatigue management seminar
Brake has invited fleet managers, health and safety managers and HR professionals to attend it’s seminar on driver fatigue.
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Fleet industry news 2 Nov 2018One in eight drivers admit falling asleep at the wheel, AA research finds
One in eight (13%) of drivers in the UK admit falling asleep at the wheel, according to new research by the AA Charitable Trust.
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Fleet industry news 16 Mar 2018DVLA provides new driver guidelines for sleep apnoea
The DVLA has introduced new guidelines for drivers with obstructed sleep apnoea.
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Fleet industry news 3 Feb 2017Partnership renews calls for fast track sleep apnoea treatment
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.
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Fleet industry news 21 Dec 2016
RHA and RAC call for fast track diagnostics of sleep apnoea
Driving with an undiagnosed sleep condition is more dangerous than drink driving, according to new research.
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Environment news 7 Jun 2016
Business need for greater awareness of sleep disorders at work
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.
