Brake celebrates fleet excellence at UK Fleet Champions Awards

Brake will be celebrating exceptional fleets that have gone the extra mile to prevent crashes and reduce pollution at the UK Fleet Champions Awards on October 10, at the Royal Armouries in Leeds.

Tickets for the awards ceremony are now on sale.

Brake revealed that 54 organisations and individuals have made the shortlist to win one of 13 awards at this year’s UK Fleet Champions Awards, last month.

The categories this year include awards recognising outstanding commitment to road risk management, driver safety in the public sector, and the ‘company driver safety award’ for both large and small fleet sizes.

The shortlisted entries will now be evaluated by a panel of external judges before the winners are announced in October.

Ross Moorlock, interim CEO at Brake, said: “A huge congratulations to all the organisations and individuals who have made the shortlist this year.

“As ever, we were blown away by the quality of entries for the UK Fleet Champions Awards 2023, and we’re heartened to see so many fleet suppliers and fleets prioritising the safety of journeys made on their behalf.

“Good luck to all entrants, and we look forward to seeing you at the awards ceremony on 10 October at the Royal Armouries in Leeds.”

Company Driver Safety Award

For the private sector organisation that has implemented initiatives that effectively enable drivers to be safe. Judges will also award education and awareness-raising initiatives about safe driving that extend beyond employees to their families.

Small fleet to medium fleet for the private sector organisation with a total fleet size of or less than 1000 vehicles.

• Air Products
• TES 2000

Large fleet for the private sector organisation with a total fleet size of more than 1000 vehicles.

• Centrica
• LKQ Euro Car Parts

Public Sector Driver Safety Award

For the public sector organisation that has implemented initiatives that effectively enable drivers to be safe. Judges will also award education and awareness-raising initiatives about safe driving that extend beyond employees to their families.

• National Highways
• Transport for London
• NHS Fleet Solutions

Sustainable Journeys Award

For the organisation that has done the most to reduce risk and fuel emissions by enabling active and shared travel (cycling, walking and public transport use), or by improving journey routing to reduce distance travelled by motorised vehicles posing the highest risks to people walking and cycling (for example, avoiding routes around schools.

• Centrica
• NHS Fleet Solutions
• Speedy Asset Services

Dr Will Murray Award for Analysis and Action

For the organisation that has implemented strong management systems to identify and tackle the safety and environmental impact of vehicles used on its behalf, carrying out risk and environmental impact assessments, monitoring and recording incident and fuel usage data, analysing data and researching and implementing effective interventions.

• Fleetmaster OSS
• Willmott Dixon Holdings
• ATL Warehousing and Distribution

Fleet Safety Innovation Award

For the fleet operator and fleet supplier that has developed a pioneering approach to fleet safety in 2022 with the greatest success.

• Clean Linen and Workwear
• Licence Check
• eDriving
• Fleetmaster OSS
• Speedy asset services
• TSO—Safe Driving for Life Brand
• VisionTrack
• Zego

Fleet Safety Partnership Award

For the partnership of a fleet service provider or operator with another organisation that has delivered the most outstanding results to improve fleet safety.

• ATL Warehousing and Distribution / Road Safety Smart
• Centrica & Fleetmaster OSS
• Geotab / Surecam / Euroloo
• M Group Services Plant & Fleet Solutions and Samsara
• Mix Telematics & Swans Travel
• RSK and Red Driver Training

Fleet Safety Product Award

For the product that does the most to improve fleet safety through innovation.

• Licence Check – Davis Fleet
• Licence Check – Davis Driver Audit
• eDriving – Mentor
• Fleetmaster OSS – MY-DRM (Driver Risk Management)
• Geotab
• Jungo – CoDriver
• Lightfoot
• Motormax – Safetymax
• Reflex Vehicle Hire – Drive with Reflex
• Speedy Asset Services
• TSO-Safe Driving for Life
• VisionTrack – Autonomise.ai
• Zego – Fleet Portal

Safe Vehicles Award

For the organisation that has worked hardest to improve the safety and environmental impact of vehicles used on behalf of their business.

Efforts to replace vehicle fleets with improved models, fit additional safety components to vehicles, and manage maintenance procedures in line with manufacturer recommendations will also be recognised.

• HVS (Hydrogen Vehicle Systems)
• Reflex Vehicle Hire
• Speedy Asset Services
• Transport for London

Road Risk Manager of the Year Award

For the risk or fleet manager who has implemented exemplary road risk management policies with proven results.

• Beauparc – Steve Bennet
• M Group Services Plant & Fleet Solutions – Antony Draper and George McChord
• Road Safety Smart – Andrew Drewary
• TES 2000 - Mick Kiely 
• Willmott Dixon Holdings – Sareen Dhillon
• Zego – Clare McGrane
• Zego – Ryan Sharp

Kevin Storey Award for Outstanding Commitment to Road Safety

For the organisation or individual that has gone above and beyond the call of duty in their commitment to road safety, not just within the company but also the wider community.

• Aviva
• Zego – Clare McGrane
• Zego – Ryan Sharp

Fleet Driver of the Year Award

For the fleet driver who has delivered outstanding performance and gone above and beyond in the line of duty.

This category is still open for nominations. To nominate for this award click here. 

Road Safety in the Community Award

For the organisation that has worked hardest with its local community to achieve safe and healthy mobility, for example, by funding road infrastructure improvements such as segregated foot paths and cycle paths, or a crossing near a school.

This category is still open for nominations. To nominate for this award click here.