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RoadSafe Technology Live with DriverAssist.tech – save the date

By |2024-06-03T16:12:07+01:00March 21st, 2023|DfBB Articles, News|

Fleet operators - see the technology live Date: 11-12 JULY 2023, UPPER HEYFORD AIRFIELD, Oxfordshire DriverAssist.Tech supported by RoadSafe, is bringing together a network of businesses that align with the vision of the Safe System approach with vehicle and road safety technology in mind. This event will offer excellent networking opportunities as well as

Fleet operators can help stem the UK men’s health crisis

By |2024-06-03T16:17:17+01:00March 16th, 2023|DfBB Articles, News|

Men's Health Crisis There is a crisis in men’s health in the UK. One in five men won’t make it to retirement age. But the fleet industry can help change that. Millions of men in the UK drive as part of their job. Fleet operators which extend health education and/or access to health services

Our top three tips for healthy drivers & better performance

By |2024-06-03T16:26:57+01:00March 10th, 2023|DfBB Articles, News|

Fitness to drive - fit drivers, better business performance Physical fitness, good nutrition and proper hydration are all essential elements of ensuring that an individual is fit to drive. All the elements of driver wellbeing reinforce and enhance one another – both positively and negatively. Physical fitness, proper nutrition and good hydration all play

Vans: tough new safety ratings focus on collision avoidance

By |2024-06-03T16:31:14+01:00March 2nd, 2023|DfBB Articles, News|

Collision Avoidance - new safety ratings On 1 March, Euro NCAP and Thatcham Research released updated ratings for 18 best-selling commercial vans. There are now some 5 million vans on UK roads - they are the most popular class of commercial vehicle. Vans are also involved in more fatal collisions that affect other road

Driver Fatigue – fleet managers monthly update

By |2024-06-03T16:40:26+01:00March 1st, 2023|DfBB Articles, News|

Driver Fatigue Too tired to drive? Driver fatigue causes hundreds of incidents each year – it’s involved in 20% of all collisions. Not only do drivers have a duty of care to ensure that they are sufficiently alert to drive safely, but fleet managers and operators also have a duty of care to make

Women in Transport – Dr Lucy Rackliff

By |2024-06-03T16:44:06+01:00March 1st, 2023|DfBB Articles, News, Women in Transport|

1st March 2023 Dr Lucy Rackliff BA (Hons), MSc, PG Cert, PhD “We need innovative solutions to keep society moving while creating a better environment. Women’s experiences, knowledge and ideas must be part of that.”. Dr Lucy Rackliff BA (Hons), MSc, PG Cert, PhD - Interim Head of the Department of Engineering Systems

Driver Fatigue – are your drivers affected by poor sleep quality?

By |2024-06-03T16:57:29+01:00February 28th, 2023|DfBB Articles, News|

Driver Fatigue - how many collisions could be avoided? With 1 in 8 drivers admitting to falling asleep at the wheel and 1 in 5 collisions caused by driver fatigue, we talk to Lisa Artis, Deputy CEO of The Sleep Charity about the importance of quality sleep. Sleep fulfils a vital role in keeping us

Driver Eyesight – is your vision roadworthy?

By |2024-06-03T17:05:25+01:00February 27th, 2023|DfBB Articles, News|

Driver Eyesight - checks taking place Police forces will be conducting voluntary roadside vision checks between 27 February – 12 March 2023 as part of a nationwide initiative to remind motorists they have a legal responsibility to ensure their vision is roadworthy every time they get behind the wheel. DO I NEED A DRIVING

Driver Fitness – what if your drivers’ jobs were good for them?

By |2024-06-03T17:09:52+01:00February 13th, 2023|DfBB Articles, News|

Driver fitness - safe, healthy drivers WJ Group believes that safe, healthy, well-adjusted workers are more productive and more likely to stay with the organisation. We talk to Sustainability Director Paul Aldridge about their concept that your job should be good for you. Health, safety and productivity go hand says WJ Group’s sustainability director

Driving for work with the Fire & Rescue Service

By |2024-06-03T17:16:13+01:00February 10th, 2023|DfBB Articles, News|

Leanne Player – Firefighter, Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service Driving for work is one of the most dangerous things employees will do. Very few organisations can operate without using vehicles on the road. Effective management of work-related road safety helps reduce risk. The requirements for driver training and competence, vehicle roadworthiness

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