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Fleet and safety: Rory Morgan’s three golden rules of road risk management

Rory Morgan, head of logistics support – Western Europe at data and record management company Iron Mountain, outlines his approach to road risk management

Business profiles - fleet 6 Dec

‘Training is a real cornerstone for us', says Royal Mail

Narrowing down 120 driver training courses into three has paid big dividends for Royal Mail with the number of collisions in a year reduced by 12.3%. Andrew Ryan reports

Driver management 6 Dec

Ricoh UK: 'Our main priority is our drivers'

Paul Stevens’ goals are to increase face-to-face driver communication and to reduce unnecessary hire outlay and costs overall. Elizabeth Howlett reports

Business profiles - fleet 5 Dec

South West Highways fined after the death of employee

South West Highways has been fined after the death of a 48-year old worker who was struck by a vehicle.

5 Dec

Almost half of motorists want driving test regularly updated

Almost half (47%) of 2,000 motorists surveyed by Continental Tyres think the driving test should be frequently updated to reflect new automotive technologies and changing driving practices.

4 Dec

Skanska head of fleet Julie Madoui (centre) and fleet risk and compliance manager Alison Moriarty collect the award from Andrew Brown-Allan, group marketing director, Trak Global Group

Safe fleet of the year: Skanska will always go the extra mile to improve safety for all (video)

Skanska’s safe fleet award was in recognition of its comprehensive approach to risk management, which includes measuring commuting incidents in accident statistics.

Business profiles - fleet 4 Dec

mobile phone penalties, driving while using mobile phone, SmartWitness mobile phone survey.

Number of drivers caught using handheld phone falls by 11%

The number of drivers caught using a handheld phone while driving fell by 11% in the three months after the introduction of tougher penalties compared to three months before, new data seen by the RAC shows.

4 Dec

Thatcham offers security tips to counter keyless car 'relay-attack' thieves

Thatcham is offering tips to help drivers battle the recent spate of ‘relay attack’ thefts targeting keyless entry systems on vehicles in the UK.

4 Dec

Law firm launches transport law information service for fleets

Sills & Betteridge, an East Midlands based law firm, has launched a new web based transport law information service for businesses and professional drivers.

4 Dec

UK consumers voice concerns over connected car security

Connected cars have been highlighted by UK consumers as one of the top areas for concern when it comes to products susceptible to hacking.

4 Dec

Allianz calls for new law to protect roadside recovery technicians

Allianz Worldwide Partners UK is urging the motor industry to sign a petition to introduce new rules to increase safety for roadside recovery technicians.

1 Dec

UK drivers admit higher speeding fines won’t convince them to slow down

Just over 60% of UK drivers have admitted they will continue to speed, even if that means paying the higher level fines introduced earlier this year.

1 Dec

Thatcham Research commends manufacturers for latest Euro NCAP performance

The month’s second set of Euro NCAP crash testing results have been released, with all eight vehicles achieving five-star ratings.

30 Nov

Sunderland named UK's capital for drink- and drug-driving convictions

Sunderland has the highest rate of drivers with drink- or drug-driving convictions on their car insurance policies, according to MoneySuperMarket.

30 Nov

Toyota will roll out updated Safety Sense package in 2018

Toyota is introducing the second generation Toyota Safety Sense with an upgraded Pre Collision System (PCS) function and new Lane Tracing Assist (LTA).

30 Nov

Fleets urged to help Highways England achieve road safety goals - Fleet200 industry speaker

Highways England wants to work with fleet operators, particularly Fleet200 members, to try to prevent death and serious injuries in road traffic collisions.

29 Nov

Fleet200 November 2017 roundtable discussion

Fleets face multiple challenges in ensuring an effective corporate road safety culture - Fleet200 roundtable discussion

Fleet200 members are facing a range of road risk management challenges from getting driver, management and union buy-in to ensuring that sub-contractors adopt the same road safety standards.

29 Nov

Fleet managers divided on benefits of telematics - Fleet200 roundtable discussion

Telematics was a divisive subject among fleet managers in the November 2017 Fleet200 Executive Club meeting.

29 Nov

Driver education and creating a safety culture top list of biggest challenges for fleets in 2018 - Fleet200 roundtable debate

Fleets felt that one of their biggest challenges was to improve safety. The two biggest issues were educating drivers and creating a culture within the company that promotes safety and gets buy-in at board level.

29 Nov

Fleets can play a greater part in preventing collisions - Fleet200 industry speaker

Crashes can occur for a variety of reasons but many of the contributing factors that affect the severity of an incident can be managed by an employer or fleet manager.

29 Nov

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Fleet and safety: Rory Morgan’s three golden rules of road risk management

‘Training is a real cornerstone for us', says Royal Mail

Ricoh UK: 'Our main priority is our drivers'

South West Highways fined after the death of employee

Almost half of motorists want driving test regularly updated

Safe fleet of the year: Skanska will always go the extra mile to improve safety for all (video)

Number of drivers caught using handheld phone falls by 11%

Thatcham offers security tips to counter keyless car 'relay-attack' thieves

Law firm launches transport law information service for fleets

UK consumers voice concerns over connected car security

Allianz calls for new law to protect roadside recovery technicians

UK drivers admit higher speeding fines won’t convince them to slow down

Thatcham Research commends manufacturers for latest Euro NCAP performance

Sunderland named UK's capital for drink- and drug-driving convictions

Toyota will roll out updated Safety Sense package in 2018

Fleets urged to help Highways England achieve road safety goals - Fleet200 industry speaker

Fleets face multiple challenges in ensuring an effective corporate road safety culture - Fleet200 roundtable discussion

Fleet managers divided on benefits of telematics - Fleet200 roundtable discussion

Driver education and creating a safety culture top list of biggest challenges for fleets in 2018 - Fleet200 roundtable debate

Fleets can play a greater part in preventing collisions - Fleet200 industry speaker

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

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Consultation launched to restore 2030 ICE ban

safety and risk management - Page 74

Fleet and safety: Rory Morgan’s three golden rules of road risk management

‘Training is a real cornerstone for us', says Royal Mail

Ricoh UK: 'Our main priority is our drivers'

South West Highways fined after the death of employee

Almost half of motorists want driving test regularly updated

Safe fleet of the year: Skanska will always go the extra mile to improve safety for all (video)

Number of drivers caught using handheld phone falls by 11%

Thatcham offers security tips to counter keyless car 'relay-attack' thieves

Law firm launches transport law information service for fleets

UK consumers voice concerns over connected car security

Allianz calls for new law to protect roadside recovery technicians

UK drivers admit higher speeding fines won’t convince them to slow down

Thatcham Research commends manufacturers for latest Euro NCAP performance

Sunderland named UK's capital for drink- and drug-driving convictions

Toyota will roll out updated Safety Sense package in 2018

Fleets urged to help Highways England achieve road safety goals - Fleet200 industry speaker

Fleets face multiple challenges in ensuring an effective corporate road safety culture - Fleet200 roundtable discussion

Fleet managers divided on benefits of telematics - Fleet200 roundtable discussion

Driver education and creating a safety culture top list of biggest challenges for fleets in 2018 - Fleet200 roundtable debate

Fleets can play a greater part in preventing collisions - Fleet200 industry speaker

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

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Consultation launched to restore 2030 ICE ban

Government seeks views on 4.25-tonne electric van regulations

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

M20 motorway closure to remove contraflow in time for Christmas

Raw material demand challenges EV producers to cut emissions

Nissan and Honda merger possible by 2026

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