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TMC named as supplier of Crown Commercial Service's framework

TMC (The Miles Consultancy) have been awarded supplier status on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework to provide fleet data and risk management solutions.

2 Apr

Van death prosecution highlights driver fatigue dangers

The Association of Fleet Professionals is calling for fleets to adopt fatigue policies after Renown Consultants is found guilty of health and safety breaches.

31 Mar

Coronavirus: DVLA maintaining licence checking services

The process for updating new endorsements and points on a licence also remains unaffected, says the DVLA.

30 Mar

Ctrack helps Capability Scotland improve road safety

The telematics system has been fitted to its fleet of specialist passenger vans that provide critical transport services.

26 Mar

New pothole funding ‘nowhere near enough’

AIA says additional £2.5bn pothole pledge will not be enough to plug the gap in local road maintenance budgets, let alone the rising backlog of repairs.

26 Mar

Bill Plant Driving School postpones all driving lessons

Bill Plant Driving School have postponed all driving lessons and driving instructor training due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

25 Mar

Updated: DVSA issues new coronavirus MOT advice

DVSA issues new MOT advice after initially telling drivers in self-isolation to not take their vehicle to be MOT tested.

24 Mar

Potholes: Vehicles face £1.25bn repair bill

The average bill for each of those motorists affected over the last year was £115, covering repairs to components such as tyres, suspension and wheels.

24 Mar

MOTs for cars and vans continue for the time being, says DVSA

The DVSA tells Fleet News that requirements relating to vehicle testing are under review.

23 Mar

Driving tests suspended to help tackle coronavirus

DVSA says critical workers, however, will still be able to book tests during suspension.

23 Mar

DfBB launches new gap analysis tool for fleets

Driving for Better Business (DfBB) has launched a new online gap analysis tool to help organisations manage those who drive for work.

23 Mar

Highways England, smart motorways, smart motorway emergency refuge area, ERA.

Smart motorway plans ‘still leave drivers at risk’

GEM Motoring Assist has welcomed Government plans to improve the safety of smart motorways, but warned motorists still face being stranded in the road.

23 Mar

Licence Bureau warns of ‘knowledge gap’ as EV uptake set to surge

The Licence Bureau has issued a warning to fleets of a ‘major knowledge gap’ as electric vehicle (EV) registrations continue to surge.

19 Mar

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

Speeders increasingly choose an awareness course over points/bans

A record number of people avoided penalty points on their licence last year, after taking driver awareness courses.

16 Mar

New partnership between VisionTrack and Lightfoot

A new partnership has been formed between VisionTrack and Lightfoot to ‘provide a solution to fleet management and safety challenges’.

13 Mar

Government outlines Smart Motorway action plan

The Government has announced a series of measures to improve the safety of Smart Motorways, following a review commissioned by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.

12 Mar

Jim Kirkwood, CEO of TTC Group and Malcolm Maycock, Licence Bureau’s MD shake hands on the deal.

TTC Group completes Licence Bureau acquisition

TTC Group has completed the acquisition of licence checking and document verification business, Licence Bureau.

11 Mar

ODS fleet drivers compliant thanks to DAVIS

Oxford Direct Services (ODS) says it is meeting its compliance agenda across an owned and grey fleet equating to almost 600 vehicles thanks to Licence Check’s DAVIS platform.

10 Mar

Future Seat models could detect if you fall asleep at the wheel

Seat is working on a new artificial intelligence technology that studies a driver’s eyes and head movement to detect if they’re falling asleep or distracted.

9 Mar

safety and risk management - Page 42

TMC named as supplier of Crown Commercial Service's framework

Van death prosecution highlights driver fatigue dangers

Coronavirus: DVLA maintaining licence checking services

Ctrack helps Capability Scotland improve road safety

New pothole funding ‘nowhere near enough’

Bill Plant Driving School postpones all driving lessons

Updated: DVSA issues new coronavirus MOT advice

Potholes: Vehicles face £1.25bn repair bill

MOTs for cars and vans continue for the time being, says DVSA

Driving tests suspended to help tackle coronavirus

DfBB launches new gap analysis tool for fleets

Smart motorway plans ‘still leave drivers at risk’

Licence Bureau warns of ‘knowledge gap’ as EV uptake set to surge

Touchscreens have worse effect on driving than alcohol or drugs

Speeders increasingly choose an awareness course over points/bans

New partnership between VisionTrack and Lightfoot

Government outlines Smart Motorway action plan

TTC Group completes Licence Bureau acquisition

ODS fleet drivers compliant thanks to DAVIS

Future Seat models could detect if you fall asleep at the wheel

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GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Fleets warned not to ‘hold their breath’ for a calmer 2025

Dacia Sandero maintains top spot ahead of Tesla Model Y and VW Golf

safety and risk management - Page 42

TMC named as supplier of Crown Commercial Service's framework

Van death prosecution highlights driver fatigue dangers

Coronavirus: DVLA maintaining licence checking services

Ctrack helps Capability Scotland improve road safety

New pothole funding ‘nowhere near enough’

Bill Plant Driving School postpones all driving lessons

Updated: DVSA issues new coronavirus MOT advice

Potholes: Vehicles face £1.25bn repair bill

MOTs for cars and vans continue for the time being, says DVSA

Driving tests suspended to help tackle coronavirus

DfBB launches new gap analysis tool for fleets

Smart motorway plans ‘still leave drivers at risk’

Licence Bureau warns of ‘knowledge gap’ as EV uptake set to surge

Touchscreens have worse effect on driving than alcohol or drugs

Speeders increasingly choose an awareness course over points/bans

New partnership between VisionTrack and Lightfoot

Government outlines Smart Motorway action plan

TTC Group completes Licence Bureau acquisition

ODS fleet drivers compliant thanks to DAVIS

Future Seat models could detect if you fall asleep at the wheel

Most read

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Fleets warned not to ‘hold their breath’ for a calmer 2025

Dacia Sandero maintains top spot ahead of Tesla Model Y and VW Golf

Consultation launched to restore 2030 ICE ban

Fleet management software firm focusing on long-term future

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

M20 motorway closure to remove contraflow in time for Christmas

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge