Driver Training

Mobile phone use 'main cause' of distracted driving incidents for fleets

More than two-thirds of businesses impacted by distracted driving incidents, with mobile phone use identified as the primary cause.

Telematics 21 Nov

Drink-driving campaign launches as drivers admit to flouting the law

A new Government campaign is targeting young men, who are overrepresented in deaths and serious injuries involving drink driving.

drink driving 20 Nov

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

Driver CPC changes confirmed from December

Changes to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), agreed by Parliament in October, will take effect from December 3.

Driver CPC 14 Nov

Lightfoot launches Elite Driver Week to mark Road Safety Week

Lightfoot is backing Brake’s Road Safety Week by launching its own week-long event that encourages drivers to be even safer and more efficient on the road.

Road Safety Week 13 Nov

Opinion: HGV driver shortage and insurance implications

Jason Shaw, divisional head of transportation and logistics at the Clear Group, looks at what’s needed to tackle the shortage in drivers.

opinion 13 Nov

Stressed van and truck drivers being failed by employers

Two-in-five employers fail to offer adequate mental health support to their drivers, new research suggests.

wellbeing 12 Nov

New VRA white paper to bust EV myths

The new white paper is designed to bust 10 of the most common myths surrounding used electric vehicles.

Fleet strategy 23 Oct

Warning after collision data shows crash increase after clock change

Fleet managers urged to help their drivers review defensive driving techniques, which can be adopted through the winter months.

Driver Training 23 Oct

New restrictions and ‘G’ plates for young drivers

Young, inexperienced drivers should not be allowed to carry peer-age passengers for the first six months after passing their test, says the AA.

Driver Training 21 Oct

One-in-two drivers switch off driver assistance systems

The research also showed that two-in-five van and truck drivers experience a dangerous conflict with unprotected road users at least once a week.

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems 17 Oct

Driver assessments for over 60s backed by four-in-five motorists

October’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows strong support for the introduction of standardised mature driver assessments.

safety and risk management 16 Oct

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

Lanes Group improves safety score by 72% with Samsara (video)

With 4,000 vehicles nationwide maintaining critical drainage infrastructure, ensuring that drivers operate safely and efficiently is critical for the business.

Telematics 23 Sep

Lightfoot ‘saves fleets £100m in five years’

Lightfoot says its in-vehicle driver coaching technology resulted 68.5 million litres of fuel being saved.

Telematics 18 Sep

Commercial fleet briefs: Latest from XPO Logistics, Ferryspeed, Webfleet, Aebi Schmidt, Grundon Waste, Samsara, Vanaways, Michelin Connected Fleet and Pivotal

The latest commercial fleet industry news, including XPO Logistics launches Female Driver Academy and Ferryspeed saves more than £250,000 in trailer costs.

Commercial Fleet 12 Aug

Driver Training

Mobile phone use 'main cause' of distracted driving incidents for fleets

Drink-driving campaign launches as drivers admit to flouting the law

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

Driver CPC changes confirmed from December

Lightfoot launches Elite Driver Week to mark Road Safety Week

Opinion: HGV driver shortage and insurance implications

Stressed van and truck drivers being failed by employers

New VRA white paper to bust EV myths

Warning after collision data shows crash increase after clock change

New restrictions and ‘G’ plates for young drivers

One-in-two drivers switch off driver assistance systems

Driver assessments for over 60s backed by four-in-five motorists

Driving for Better Business launches monthly fleet guides

Lanes Group improves safety score by 72% with Samsara (video)

Lightfoot ‘saves fleets £100m in five years’

Commercial fleet briefs: Latest from XPO Logistics, Ferryspeed, Webfleet, Aebi Schmidt, Grundon Waste, Samsara, Vanaways, Michelin Connected Fleet and Pivotal

Road safety benefits from restricting young drivers welcomed by fleets (video)

Dangers of hands-free mobile phone use while driving revealed

Artificial intelligence ‘essential’ to zero deaths on the roads

Crashes caused by tired driving increase during summer months

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Double cab pick-ups to be treated as company cars

Jaguar stops selling new cars in UK

Van tax clarity concern after double cab pick-up change

Driver Training

Mobile phone use 'main cause' of distracted driving incidents for fleets

Drink-driving campaign launches as drivers admit to flouting the law

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

Driver CPC changes confirmed from December

Lightfoot launches Elite Driver Week to mark Road Safety Week

Opinion: HGV driver shortage and insurance implications

Stressed van and truck drivers being failed by employers

New VRA white paper to bust EV myths

Warning after collision data shows crash increase after clock change

New restrictions and ‘G’ plates for young drivers

One-in-two drivers switch off driver assistance systems

Driver assessments for over 60s backed by four-in-five motorists

Driving for Better Business launches monthly fleet guides

Lanes Group improves safety score by 72% with Samsara (video)

Lightfoot ‘saves fleets £100m in five years’

Commercial fleet briefs: Latest from XPO Logistics, Ferryspeed, Webfleet, Aebi Schmidt, Grundon Waste, Samsara, Vanaways, Michelin Connected Fleet and Pivotal

Road safety benefits from restricting young drivers welcomed by fleets (video)

Dangers of hands-free mobile phone use while driving revealed

Artificial intelligence ‘essential’ to zero deaths on the roads

Crashes caused by tired driving increase during summer months

Most read

Double cab pick-ups to be treated as company cars

Jaguar stops selling new cars in UK

Van tax clarity concern after double cab pick-up change

Crunch talks with carmakers but no plans to change ZEV mandate targets

Mazda CX-80 first drive | New seven-seat flagship

New Jaguar EV spotted on UK roads

Four electric vehicle trends to watch out for

AI cameras catch drivers using mobile phones

DfT endorses electric vehicle facts to combat misinformation