Driving for Better Business

Employers and fleet operators across the country, whose commercial vehicles are defective, or whose drivers break the law, are now coming under closer scrutiny

The growing number of vans on the nation’s roads means a growing number of new van drivers. What are the challenges they face, and what can employers do to ensure that van drivers – many of whom are young or inexperienced – remain safe on the roads? This session was recorded at The Health & Safety Event 2022 and features Gary Bates - Marketing Manager, IAM RoadSmart

Our Van Driver Toolbox Talks are designed to help you share important information with your drivers. You can download video files for each Toolbox Talk below as well as notes on the content.

Our Van Driver Toolbox Talks are designed to help you share important information with your drivers. You can download video files for each Toolbox Talk below as well as notes on the content.

Our Van Driver Toolbox Talks are designed to help you share important information with your drivers. You can download video files for each Toolbox Talk below as well as notes on the content.

Our Van Driver Toolbox Talks are designed to help you share important information with your drivers. You can download video files for each Toolbox Talk below as well as notes on the content.

Our Van Driver Toolbox Talks are designed to help you share important information with your drivers. You can download video files for each Toolbox Talk below as well as notes on the content.

Our Van Driver Toolbox Talks are designed to help you share important information with your drivers. You can download video files for each Toolbox Talk below as well as notes on the content.

Our Van Driver Toolbox Talks are designed to help you share important information with your drivers. You can download video files for each Toolbox Talk below as well as notes on the content.

Our Van Driver Toolbox Talks are designed to help you share important information with your drivers. You can download video files for each Toolbox Talk below as well as notes on the content.

Did you know?

• The use of vehicles as a weapon to injure and kill people has become a real threat. This is referred to as a ‘vehicle as a weapon (VAW) attack’.
• Vans pose an increased risk if used in VAW attacks because of their size, profile and weight.
• Crowded public spaces are targeted for VAW attacks.

In an emergency drivers should call 999. To report suspicious behaviour drivers should call National Counter Terrorism Security Office on 0800 789 321. Drivers should always comply with their organisation’s...   Learn more and share with your drivers - access all 36 modules of the free Van Driver Toolkit here.

Did you know?

• A driver could be imprisoned, banned from driving, and face a fine if found guilty of drink-driving.
• A driver could be charged with driving while unfit even if they are not over the limit.
• The only thing that eliminates alcohol from the body is time and the average person will metabolise around 1 unit of alcohol per hour.

A drink drive conviction means a mandatory driving ban for at least 1 year (3 years if convicted twice in 10 years), and an offence which stays on your licence for 11 years. You could also be given...   Learn more and share with your drivers - access all 36 modules of the free Van Driver Toolkit here.