Driver Training - Page 16

Time to transfer risk assessments, says E-Training World

A call for driver risk assessments to be transferred from one employer to another has come from Jonathan Mosley, director of sales and marketing at E-Training World.

19 Nov

Insight: High-profile acquisitions give AA Drivetech and IAM market-leading positions

Two deals have consolidated the positions of AA Drivetech and the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) as two of the largest operators within the driver training sector.

31 Oct

IAM urges drivers to take more care as nights draw in

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is urging drivers to take extra care as the days get darker earlier and for longer when the clocks turn back an hour on Sunday.

23 Oct

UK Global Road Safety commended at awards ceremony

Driver training provider UK Global Road Safety was shortlisted for the 2012 GreenFleet Awards and was commended in the Driver Training Company of the Year category.

19 Oct

E-Training World offers fleets free online driver testing

Businesses are being offered a free on-line check to test that their drivers are up to speed and fully conversant with current company vehicle policy.

18 Oct

IAM buys Professional Driver Services

Road safety charity the IAM has bought driver training company Professional Driver Services for an undisclosed sum, within days of AA DriveTech buying Peak Performance.

9 Oct

AA DriveTech buys Peak Performance

AA DriveTech, the post-test driver training arm of the AA, has acquired Chesterfield-based driver training specialists Peak Performance for an undisclosed sum.

4 Oct

New online training for minibus drivers

E-Training World has extended its portfolio with a new system for minibus drivers.

2 Oct

Kier rolls out driving qualification programme

Kier employees across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire are being given the opportunity to undertake a nationally recognised qualification for driving company vehicles.

19 Sep

Kier gears up for driver training

More than 220 team members in North Tyneside and East Durham will be taking part in the training to achieve a nationally recognised qualification for driving company vehicles.

16 Aug

Peak Performance introduces new courses

Peak Performance has introduced some new courses aimed at professional LGV drivers needing to complete their mandatory Driver Certificate of Professional Competence.

14 Aug

Fleet News roundtable: Driver behaviour is key to savings

Despite the economic uncertainty manifested in true fleet sales down marginally year-to-date (by 3% or 9,500 units), fleets at the Fleet News roundtable sponsored by Arval were optimistic about their operations.

Accident Management 6 Aug

Cabbies cut fuel bill by a quarter

London taxi and private hire drivers have been schooled in smarter driving techniques to help them reduce carbon emissions.

26 Jul

Regular communication not enough to improve safety

Emailing business drivers occasionally with driver safety advice will not be enough to change their attitude, according to Peak Performance Management.

23 Jul

Driver CPC at top of agenda for FTA

Driver CPC was top of the agenda at the Freight Transport Association’s National Council meeting held at the London Hilton on Park Lane on 3 July.

6 Jul

Driver behaviour is key to reducing accidents

Driver training needs a complete overhaul in order to tackle the real issue at the centre of accidents: behaviour.

13 Jun

Pentalver Transport technicians undertake Bridgestone training

Pentalver Transport technicians are now up to speed providing emergency assistance after undertaking Bridgestone’s refresher UK Roadside training course.

12 Jun

IAM Drive & Survive launches Driver CPC programme

IAM Drive & Survive has launched a full programme of Driver CPC classroom and on-road learning.

14 May

Driver training becoming more targeted, says E-Training World

Companies operating vehicle fleets are becoming more discerning, targeted and sophisticated with their driver training as the range of options available through the online market grows.

24 Apr

Better driver behaviour key to road safety

Steve Blackburn, European vice-president, Navman Wireless, on improving driver performance.

18 Apr