Driver management

Drug-driving trend a concern for fleets, says FleetCheck

Drug-driving was a bigger problem than drink-driving in some constabularies over the Christmas period.

Opinion: One in 12 of your drivers might be hiding their diabetes

Simon Turner, campaign manager for Driving for Better Business, examines the prevalence of diabetes amongst drivers and why it’s important fleets understand the condition.

Driver management 28 Feb

Half of young drivers illegally use a mobile phone behind the wheel

The RAC research also showed that almost a third of under-25s admitted to video calling while driving.

Driver management 27 Feb

Opinion: Outrage over increase in van thefts

Matthew Dillon, head of commercial vehicles at ALD Automotive LeasePlan UK looks at how businesses can keep their fleets and drivers safe.

Fleet Management 23 Feb

Trial expanded for cameras which catch drivers using a mobile phone

Images are processed using AI to analyse whether motorists could be using a handheld mobile phone or not wearing a seat belt.

National Highways 23 Feb

Research changes police approach to hands-free phone use while driving

While hands-free mobile phone use by drivers is not illegal, a vast body of research shows it's no safer than using a hand-held device.

Driver management 21 Feb

Fleet decarbonisation strategies require focus on drivers, says Lightfoot

Fleets urged to decarbonise their drivers first, rather than just concentrating their efforts on replacing petrol and diesel vehicles with electric models.

Fleet strategy 15 Feb

Clear guidelines required for drivers to counter severe weather risk

Europcar Mobility Group is urging fleets to ensure they have clear guidelines in place for drivers when faced with severe weather.

safety and risk management 9 Feb

Drivers caught using mobile phone up 93% as speeding fines top 2.5m

A record-breaking number of speeding fines have been issued, while drivers caught using a mobile phone behind the wheel have also increased significantly.

Fines 1 Feb

TTC Group targets expansion with Synergie Training acquisition

The deal will give it access to the construction and infrastructure sector allowing the business to expand into complementary training markets.

TTC Group 31 Jan

Police increase roadside breath tests after drink-drive death rise

Roadside breath tests have increased year-on-year following an increase in deaths caused by drunk drivers.

drink driving 31 Jan

Safety concerns over Highway Code changes two years after being introduced

Third of drivers think pedestrians face even greater danger at junctions after changes to the Highway Code were meant to improve safety, according to the RAC.

Highway Code 29 Jan

Opinion: Why fleet managers shouldn't hold their breath for the future of driverless cars

Richard Peak, director of Nextbase, urges fleets to take advantage of the technology available today than waiting for the next big thing.

Driver management 24 Jan

Commercial fleet drivers face increased aggression

There has been a steep rise in incidents of aggression and harassment towards commercial fleet drivers in the past 12 months.

Driver management 12 Jan

HGV driver that crashed into stationary cop car sentenced

An HGV driver who hit a stationary police car attending a broken-down BMW on a busy A-road has been sentenced in court.

Legislation 8 Jan

FORS launches new ‘safe driving’ course

FORS – the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme – has launched a new ‘safe driving’ course, replacing its safe urban driving and van smart courses.

Driver Training 4 Jan

Trakm8 Road Safety Hero Award won by Arriva driver

Trakm8 has announced the winner of its Road Safety Hero Award, which was launched to support Brake’s Road Safety Week.

Road Safety Week 3 Jan

Fleet briefs: Latest industry news from Nexus, FleetCheck, Jaama, E-Training World, Network Rail and GoWash

Latest fleet industry news, including avoiding rear-end shunts was 2023's top driver training need.

Fleet Management 20 Dec

Fleets use AI-powered tools to manage hidden risks

Fleets are delivering improvements to safety and minimising risks using artificial intelligence-powered technology.

Driver management 20 Dec

VWFS Fleet launches digital driver assistance tool

Volkswagen Financial Services Fleet has launched its e-Driverline concierge solution, extending its Driverline service to a digital self-serve platform.

Driver management 15 Dec