Incomplete data makes you blind to fleet risk If you want to make a real difference to your road safety profile, you need complete visibility of data. As the saying goes, it’s not what you see that catches you out, it’s what you don’t see. To make a real difference to fleet safety, we
Cost of living & vehicle safety Experts warn that rising energy and fuel costs might shunt vehicle maintenance down fleet operator and driver priority lists, thus reducing vehicle safety. This is a false economy – and a very dangerous one, at that. Although the government has introduced a six-month energy price cap for businesses,
The World Cup and Driver Behaviour As the country’s thoughts turn to the upcoming World Cup, what should fleet managers and those who employ and manage drivers be aware of, when it comes to the potential effects on those who drive for work? We were interested to hear recently that Travis Perkins plc, who
How do your drivers report incidents? Incident reporting is a crucial tool for preventing future collisions. How do you cover incident reporting in your driving for work policies? Driving for Better Business partner Sopp & Sopp tells us why it is so beneficial. Fleet Management Benefits Incident reporting is vital to fleet management in
Reducing road risk - your Fleet Risk Profile Telematics can help fleets transform their risk profile – and the technology is available in more formats and price points than ever. Evidence suggests, however, that the vast majority of fleets who use telematics only exploit its operational capabilities – functions like asset tracking, geo-fencing and
Winter is coming - safe driving for work Winter brings all kinds of hazards for the commercial driver. We look at you how you can prepare your drivers so that they always reach their destination safely. Here are our top tips to share with your drivers for safe winter driving. Driving Tips for Winter
3rd November 2022 Corinne Murphy Corinne Murphy BSc Hons, FCILT– Fleet Specialist Corinne Murphy is a Fleet Specialist supporting different fleet operators to stay compliant and safe. As with many women who work in the industry, childhood experiences influenced Corinne’s chosen career path. “I basically grew up in the haulage industry” Corinne
Ensuring safety for dangerous goods transport Road hauliers carrying dangerous goods or chemicals are usually very aware of their legal requirements – but it’s surprising how easily the basics can be missed. The police and DVSA often run joint operations to ensure safety of chemicals transport, particularly in those areas which have a lot
In Cab Tech - safety plus or safety risk In-cab technology can be a safety bonus – but not if it’s a source of driver distraction. In-cab systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and many are now hands-free. That doesn’t mean they can’t become dangerously distracting to your drivers. These simple rules help to ensure
It’s just not worth it. Before you start your journey, put your phone away in the glovebox or somewhere you cannot reach it so the temptation is not there. If it’s an emergency, make sure you pull in and stop the car before making that call. Supt Adrian Leisk, Strategic Roads Policing lead for
