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Delivery companies welcome Taylor’s self-employed recommendations

Companies that use self-employed drivers have welcome new employment legislation, but unions say they don’t go far enough to “fix a broken system”.

10 Aug

Manufacturers urged to combat threat to connected cars from hackers

Connected cars will have to be better protected from hackers, under new Government guidelines issued by the Department for Transport (DfT).

7 Aug

Fleet customers sign up to 'added value' of DVLA's Access to Driver Data service

Recent enhancements to the DVLA’s Access to Driver Data (ADD) service has seen new customers sign up to its licence checking solution.

7 Aug

mobile phone use behind the wheel, mobile phone convictions

More than 70,000 drivers caught using their mobile phone behind the wheel

New data suggests that 70,945 penalties were issued to drivers caught using their mobile phone or a similar electronic device behind the wheel in 2016.

4 Aug

Commuters face longer journey times, says GMB

Average journey times to work have slowed over the past five years, new research from the union GMB shows.

4 Aug

Transport safety organisation asks Government to consider safety in air quality moves

The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) has urged the Government not to overlook safety needs in its rush to improve air quality.

1 Aug

Total Motion launches drivers' app

Total Motion has launched a new drivers’ app aimed at ensuring businesses are compliant with the law, as well as reducing costs and keeping employees safe.

1 Aug

Rise in young provisional licence holders but qualified drivers fall

The number of young people with provisional driving licences has increased by 8% over the past four years.

1 Aug

Brake commends Licence Bureau’s sixth form safety sessions

Road safety charity Brake has commended the Licence Bureau for running interactive road safety sessions with sixth-formers.

28 Jul

Autonomous car tests show time lag for drivers to retake control

An early average benchmark of 3.4 seconds has been established for the time it will take a driver to take back control of an autonomous vehicle.

28 Jul

Insight: Transport for London's Safe Urban Driving training

Matt de Prez gives insight on how TfL's Safe Urban Driving course has got 20,000 commercial vehicle drivers onto pushbikes and swap eight wheels for two.

Business profiles - fleet 27 Jul

Fleet and training: Industry bodies offer support to help fleet decision-makers improve operations

Key industry bodies tell Andrew Ryan about the guidance and support they can offer to help fleet decision-makers improve their operations.

27 Jul

Fleets need a data audit trail to comply with GDPR regulations

Businesses could face the threat of class action lawsuits if they fail to comply with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

27 Jul

Fleet spotlight: Acute Ambulance and Medical Services' safety-first focus revealed

In the July edition of Fleet Spotlight, Acute Ambulance and Medical Services reveal to John Maslen how a safety-first focus benefits patients and vehicles.

Business profiles - fleet 26 Jul

Activa Contracts Peel Ports Group outsourcing deal

Activa Contracts wins Peel Ports sole supply and outsourcing fleet deal

Activa Contracts has won a sole supply, full outsourcing fleet deal with Peel Ports Group.

25 Jul

Mobileye will be headline sponsor for Fleet Management Live 2017

Fleet Management Live, the UK’s biggest exhibition for fleet decision makers, has announced that Mobileye will be the headline sponsor for 2017.

25 Jul

Brake argues Highway Code stopping distances should be extended

The road safety charity Brake says stopping distances should be increased because drivers' thinking time has been underestimated.

25 Jul

69% of drivers don’t know the legal minimum tyre tread depth, says Venson

Venson Automotive Solutions urges fleets to help drivers focus on tyre safety after recent survey highlights tread depth ignorance.

21 Jul

Fleet drivers targeted by new eDriving online safe driving training course

Edriving has launched One More Second, a fleet driver training online course aimed at improving a company’s risk management.

20 Jul

Finalists announced for Brake’s Fleet Safety Awards

Safety-conscious organisations from across the globe have made it through to the final stage of Brake’s Fleet Safety Awards 2017.

18 Jul

safety and risk management - Page 80

Delivery companies welcome Taylor’s self-employed recommendations

Manufacturers urged to combat threat to connected cars from hackers

Fleet customers sign up to 'added value' of DVLA's Access to Driver Data service

More than 70,000 drivers caught using their mobile phone behind the wheel

Commuters face longer journey times, says GMB

Transport safety organisation asks Government to consider safety in air quality moves

Total Motion launches drivers' app

Rise in young provisional licence holders but qualified drivers fall

Brake commends Licence Bureau’s sixth form safety sessions

Autonomous car tests show time lag for drivers to retake control

Insight: Transport for London's Safe Urban Driving training

Fleet and training: Industry bodies offer support to help fleet decision-makers improve operations

Fleets need a data audit trail to comply with GDPR regulations

Fleet spotlight: Acute Ambulance and Medical Services' safety-first focus revealed

Activa Contracts wins Peel Ports sole supply and outsourcing fleet deal

Mobileye will be headline sponsor for Fleet Management Live 2017

Brake argues Highway Code stopping distances should be extended

69% of drivers don’t know the legal minimum tyre tread depth, says Venson

Fleet drivers targeted by new eDriving online safe driving training course

Finalists announced for Brake’s Fleet Safety Awards

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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 80

Delivery companies welcome Taylor’s self-employed recommendations

Manufacturers urged to combat threat to connected cars from hackers

Fleet customers sign up to 'added value' of DVLA's Access to Driver Data service

More than 70,000 drivers caught using their mobile phone behind the wheel

Commuters face longer journey times, says GMB

Transport safety organisation asks Government to consider safety in air quality moves

Total Motion launches drivers' app

Rise in young provisional licence holders but qualified drivers fall

Brake commends Licence Bureau’s sixth form safety sessions

Autonomous car tests show time lag for drivers to retake control

Insight: Transport for London's Safe Urban Driving training

Fleet and training: Industry bodies offer support to help fleet decision-makers improve operations

Fleets need a data audit trail to comply with GDPR regulations

Fleet spotlight: Acute Ambulance and Medical Services' safety-first focus revealed

Activa Contracts wins Peel Ports sole supply and outsourcing fleet deal

Mobileye will be headline sponsor for Fleet Management Live 2017

Brake argues Highway Code stopping distances should be extended

69% of drivers don’t know the legal minimum tyre tread depth, says Venson

Fleet drivers targeted by new eDriving online safe driving training course

Finalists announced for Brake’s Fleet Safety Awards

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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

Consultation launched to restore 2030 ICE ban

Government seeks views on 4.25-tonne electric van regulations

Fleet management software firm focusing on long-term future

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

Nissan and Honda merger possible by 2026

M20 motorway closure to remove contraflow in time for Christmas