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Fleet impact of connected and autonomous technologies assessed

A new ‘yellow paper’ to help fleets navigate the impacts of a fast-changing road environment for their drivers has been launched by AA Business Services.

connected and autonomous vehicles 6 Dec

Fleet News roundtable sponsored by Samba Safety

Engagement and collaboration key to fleet safety success

Fleet News safety roundtable delegates discuss challenges and solutions to help fleets reduce risk.

Driver management 2 Dec

Opinion: Drink, drugs, and distractions – how to protect drivers at work

Jim Billings, practice leader, Motor Risk Solutions at QBE Insurance, explains the risks fleets face and how to mitigate them.

opinion 14 Nov

Driving for Better Business launches monthly fleet guides

The series starts with a guide on vehicle roadworthiness, to help managers, supervisors and everyone else involved to understand their responsibilities.

safety and risk management 1 Oct

Driver offences and own-fault claims halved by Willmott Dixon Group

Willmott Dixon Group has cut the number of driver-related own-fault insurance claims by 51% since 2021.

Driver management 16 May

Careless driving ‘common’ among company car drivers

Drivers have admitted to examples of careless driving, including hogging the middle lane, running red lights and speeding on a daily basis.

Driver management 18 Apr

Opinion: Why you need a driving for work policy

Simon Turner, from Driving for Better Business, examines why it’s vitally important fleets have a comprehensive and current driving for work policy.

Driver management 17 Apr

Mobile looking at her mobile phone while driving

Total ban on mobile phone use while driving is the safest option

Although using a hands-free phone behind the wheel is legal, research shows it is just as dangerous as using a handheld device, which is against the law.

Driver management 12 Apr

Bereaved families call for young driver licence change

Parents of children killed by cars driven by young drivers are calling for the Government to introduce graduated driving licensing in the UK.

Legislation 10 Apr

TTC secures 10-year contract with multiple police forces

The contract has been awarded by multiple police forces across the south-west of England.

TTC Group 10 Apr

Fleet briefs: Latest from DriverCheck, Northgate, Aston Barclay, VGroup International, Fleetmaxx, Geotab and Drivetech

The latest fleet industry news, including Drivetech urges fleets not to cut safety budgets amid economic uncertainty.

Driver management 9 Apr

Family of woman killed by distracted truck driver issue plea (video)

Family make heartfelt appeal as Government urged to review penalties for drivers caught using a mobile phone behind the wheel.

Legislation 4 Apr

Drug-driving: tackling a growing menace among fleets

The instances of drug-driving now outnumber drink-driving on UK roads. Here we look at how organisations can manage the issue.

Driver management 2 Apr

Fleet focus on improving insurance risk needed to drive down premiums

Fleets need to exercise better insurance premium control, if they are to effectively manage budgets and margins.

Fleet insurance 27 Mar

Opinion: How putting the driver first helps fleets design a solution that works best for their business

Paythru MD Keith Brown examines how one of the key considerations in the transition from petrol or diesel to electric is the change in the driver experience.

Driver management 22 Mar

How to build a successful fleet safety culture

Putting fleet risk front and centre of an organisation’s operations can reap big rewards for both driver and business.

Fleet strategy 22 Mar

Video footage shows near misses with National Highways traffic officers

The actions of dangerous drivers have been highlighted by National Highways following a series of incidents.

National Highways 18 Mar

Warning of driver fines from ‘oversized’ yellow box junctions

Hundreds of thousands of drivers hit with fines from poorly designed and oversized yellow box junctions, new research suggests.

Fines 15 Mar

Opinion: Industry needs to focus more on driver wellbeing

Lucy Soper, first aid trainer at Ridgeway Training, shares her concerns over the mental health of commercial vehicle drivers and urges the industry to do more.

Driver management 12 Mar