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This video contains instructions of the daily routine checks which should be completed by van drivers or operators before they use their vehicles.
DVSA
Van driver’s walkaround checks: outside the van (1 of 2)
This video contains instructions of the daily routine checks which should be completed by van drivers or operators before they use their vehicles.
DVSA
Van driver’s walkaround checks: inside the van (2 of 2)
WJ Group buys its chassis from major truck manufacturers but then builds the final bodywork at its West Yorkshire plant. The chassis costs £70K- £80K but the final vehicle will be worth £150,000, and highly specialised.
As a result, the fleet is an enormous capital asset to WJ Group, and this...
Driving for Better Business
WJ Group – Vehicle Safety
Did you know?
MOT Tests - Half of all vans fail their MOT at the first attempt.
Enforcement - The police and DVSA have the power to carry out spot checks on vehicles and stop you using the vehicle (prohibition).
Roadside Checks - Two thirds of vans stopped at the roadside by the DVSA have a...
Driving for Better Business, National Highways
Brake Road Safety Week: Van Driver Toolkit Vehicle Roadworthiness
Vehicle Checks. Safer Vehicles
National Highways
Supporting organisations to encourage safer work-based driving
Vehicle Checks. Safer Vehicles
National Highways
Supporting organisations to encourage safer work-based road use
Group Fleet Manager Matt Neale is responsible for the 500 light commercial vehicles used by another of Platform HG’s subsidiaries which services tenanted properties. Although all of Platform HG’s workforce is united by their overall status as part of the Platform HG charity, technically Matt...
Driving for Better Business
Platform Housing Group – Leadership
Did you know?
There are 7 main government bodies responsible for road safety.
It is an offence not to stop when asked to do so by the Police and drivers face an unlimited fine, community order or up to 6 months’ imprisonment and 3 – 9 penalty points or disqualification from driving.
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Driving for Better Business, National Highways
Van Driver Toolkit – Enforcement
Heineken is the company behind some of the UK’s leading beer and cider brands, and owns 2,400 pubs and bars. Reka Nagy joined as the company’s workspace and safety partner in 2019, and realised that its 300+ company cars needed engaged and comprehensive management.
Its 326 company car...
Driving for Better Business
Heineken – Introduction
Tyres on vans and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) lead a hard life. Stuart Jackson, Chairman of TyreSafe, explains why it’s important to carry out regular checks on vans of all ages to make sure the tyres remain safe and legal.
TyreSafe
Britain works on tyres (but they need regular maintenance)
He reworked the drivers’ handbook and instituted an audit trail to ensure it had been read, which the fleet was previously lacking. A driver app called Veho Check allowed easy dissemination of the handbook.
The app also facilitates daily vehicle checks, with a specific procedure drivers must...
Driving for Better Business
TES 2000 – Defect Reporting
You can use this service to check someone’s driving licence information, for example, vehicles they can drive or any penalty points or disqualifications.
DVLA
Check Someone’s Driving Licence Information
Did you know?
With more than 4 million vans registered in the UK, it is a common misconception that there is no legislation governing van drivers and van operations. Due to their size and weight, vans can be driven and used for anything – right?
Wrong, in fact very wrong. With an increase...
