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Opinion: The future of fleet performance lies behind the wheel

Iain Forsyth, managing director at Mercedes-Benz Vans UK, examines how the modern van driver is becoming one of the most valuable strategic assets a business can have.

opinion 21 Jul

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A1 Group integrates Ctrack’s AI dashcam into 110 commercial vehicles

A1 Group uses AI video telematics solution from Ctrack to meet the latest DVS regulations.

Telematics 16 Jul

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Hundreds of council staff benefit from in-house EV training

Denbighshire County Council has developed in-house EV training, enabling its staff to maximise their efficiency with new zero-emission vehicles in its fleet.

Driver Training 9 Jul

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Tailgating deaths and injuries ‘avoidable’ if drivers follow two-second rule

Tailgating continues to be a major safety issue on the country’s roads, contributing to 147 people being killed or seriously injured, on average, every year.

Driver Training 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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Plant training facility for operating construction vehicles opens

A dedicated training facility for the operation of construction vehicles has opened to help address the skills shortage.

construction and utilities 27 Jun

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TTC Group buys Think Eleven to help drive expansion plans

TTC Group has acquired Think Eleven, a specialist international provider of competency management software and services, for an undisclosed sum.

TTC Group 18 Jun

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AA Driving School increases electric vehicle fleet choice

Three electric vehicles have been added to the AA Driving School’s choice list for its franchised driving instructors.

Driver Training 17 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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New electric van training module launched to reflect licence change

The new module aims to help companies that run heavier electric vans, which now no longer need additional driving licence requirements.

Driver Training 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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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

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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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Fleet risk from distracted driving exposed

Three-quarters of drivers report being distracted by their personal mobile devices.

Driver Training 10 Apr

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Fleets ‘losing thousands of pounds’ through poor driving

New business driver data from IAM RoadSmart identified worrying driving habits, such as excessive speed, sharp acceleration and sudden braking.

Driver management 9 Apr

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Tarmac improves fuel economy of 2,000-strong fleet by 30%

Tarmac has achieved improvements in safety, sustainability and operational efficiency across its nationwide fleet operations thanks to its use of technology.

Telematics 9 Apr

Driver Training

Opinion: The future of fleet performance lies behind the wheel

A1 Group integrates Ctrack’s AI dashcam into 110 commercial vehicles

Hundreds of council staff benefit from in-house EV training

Tailgating deaths and injuries ‘avoidable’ if drivers follow two-second rule

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

Plant training facility for operating construction vehicles opens

TTC Group buys Think Eleven to help drive expansion plans

AA Driving School increases electric vehicle fleet choice

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

New electric van training module launched to reflect licence change

Diabetes crisis poses hidden risk to driver safety, report warns

Four in five professional drivers admit to driving tired

Driver distraction risk revealed in new RAC research

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

Sustainable driving module to help cut fleet costs and emissions

Fleet risk from distracted driving exposed

Fleets ‘losing thousands of pounds’ through poor driving

Tarmac improves fuel economy of 2,000-strong fleet by 30%

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Chinese-made electric vehicles 'will not qualify' for electric car grant

Legislation to reduce impact of new emissions test on company car tax

More Chinese carmakers cut EV prices in response to electric car grant

Driver Training

Opinion: The future of fleet performance lies behind the wheel

A1 Group integrates Ctrack’s AI dashcam into 110 commercial vehicles

Hundreds of council staff benefit from in-house EV training

Tailgating deaths and injuries ‘avoidable’ if drivers follow two-second rule

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

Plant training facility for operating construction vehicles opens

TTC Group buys Think Eleven to help drive expansion plans

AA Driving School increases electric vehicle fleet choice

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

New electric van training module launched to reflect licence change

Diabetes crisis poses hidden risk to driver safety, report warns

Four in five professional drivers admit to driving tired

Driver distraction risk revealed in new RAC research

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

Sustainable driving module to help cut fleet costs and emissions

Fleet risk from distracted driving exposed

Fleets ‘losing thousands of pounds’ through poor driving

Tarmac improves fuel economy of 2,000-strong fleet by 30%

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Chinese-made electric vehicles 'will not qualify' for electric car grant

Legislation to reduce impact of new emissions test on company car tax

More Chinese carmakers cut EV prices in response to electric car grant

Fleet deals: Latest from Greene King, Tesco Insurance, M&Y Construction, Yusen Logistics, and L Lynch Plant Hire and Haulage

Hydrogen decision a "major blow" to adoption in the UK

Fears electric car grant ‘confusion’ could delay EV registrations

Jaecoo 5 priced from £24,505

Draft legislation published to end employee car ownership schemes

EV ownership and environmental