TRL (Transport Research Laboratory)

Breakdown and recovery industry urged to work together to improve safety

Study into red flashing warning lights on breakdown and recovery vehicles concludes there is no evidence they result in any change in driver behaviour.

breakdown and recovery 2 Apr

Connected and autonomous vehicles are here, but what does that mean for fleets?

Karla Jakeman, head of automation at TRL, examines how connected and autonomous vehicles will bring significant changes to the way our fleets move around.

connected and autonomous vehicles 19 Jun

Reducing road risk - don't 'fit and forget' technology

The best technology to reduce crashes and protect drivers depends on the safety systems a vehicle has, the type of crash and different road types, TRL says.

safety and risk management 2 Feb

Fleets unaware or confused about new laws on phone use while driving

Fleets urged to make their drivers aware of new rules for using a mobile phone while driving after exclusive research suggested a high level of ignorance.

safety and risk management 4 Apr

New rules on mobile phone use while driving a ‘missed opportunity’

Standardised testing of infotainment systems would reduce risk of distracted driving, while allowing drivers to use phones in a cradle sends ‘wrong message’, say road safety experts.

mobile phones 20 Dec

Engaging with drivers could improve mental health, says TRL

Driver engagement could be key in improving mental health and wellbeing, says Rosie Sharp, behavioural sciences researcher at TRL.

TRL (Transport Research Laboratory) 2 Dec

Coronavirus: TRL to help fleets address driver wellbeing

Driver wellbeing is ‘in the spotlight’ due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and needs addressing, says Rosie Sharp, behavioural sciences researcher at TRL.

6 Nov

Nissan working to help introduce autonomous vehicle tech to UK cities

Nissan is working as part of a new consortium to help develop a blueprint that will help cities across the UK introduce autonomous vehicle.

12 Oct

Voice-controlled infortainment systems are safer future, says TRL

TRL says voice-controlled systems are future of safer in-vehicle technologies

Safer voice-controlled infotainment systems are the future of in-vehicle technologies to cut collisions caused by distracted driving, says TRL.

1 May

Touchscreens have worse effect on driving than alcohol or drugs

A new study has revealed that in-vehicle infotainment systems are impairing reactions times behind the wheel more than alcohol and cannabis use.

18 Mar

Speed limiters head raft of safety rules due to be introduced from 2022

A range of new vehicle safety features, to be fitted as standard on all new cars, vans, lorries and buses sold in Europe from 2022, moved a step closer after a provisional EU deal was reached in Strasbourg.

27 Mar

New European vehicle safety rules will save 25,000 lives, says TRL

New European vehicle safety regulations which will mandate installation of driver assistance systems will save 25,000 lives, says TRL.

1 Mar

Driver mental health: how to spot the signs and what to do

How are you? A simple question, but one which could help improve the mental well-being – and performance – of your drivers.

People leadership 27 Nov

Fleet Live 2018 review: attendance figures set new record

More than 2,000 visit the NEC to discuss products and hear from industry experts, setting a new record for the event.

12 Nov

Dr Paul Jackson speaking at the September 2018 Fleet200 Club meeting

Failure to manage driver stress 'hurts your company as well as individuals'

Failing to properly manage driver fatigue and stress has a detrimental effect on both an organisation and its employees, according to the TRL.

25 Sep

Public to test driverless pods in Gateway Project autonomous vehicle trial

Members of the public are being invited to test a fleet of driverless pods as part of a major research project.

6 Mar

Greenwich automated valet parking and self-drive trials, Greenwich autonomous trials, self-driving cars Greenwich.

Greenwich automated valet parking and self-drive trials enter next stage

The latest stage of the GATEway research programme explores the use, perception and acceptance of automated valet parking in a complex urban environment.

12 Dec

Fleets can play a greater part in preventing collisions - Fleet200 industry speaker

Crashes can occur for a variety of reasons but many of the contributing factors that affect the severity of an incident can be managed by an employer or fleet manager.

29 Nov

Budget: TRL says autonomous and electric vehicles will form the backbone of mobility

Measures announced in the budget will help bring fully-driverless cars a significant step closer, says TRL.

22 Nov

Incident management: Turn detective to prevent collisions

Collisions are a costly part of business life, but thoroughly investigating why they happen can prevent similar incidents occurring again. Ben Rooth reports

Accident Management 20 Oct