Northern Powergrid has a strict policy covering driving for business. Its driving for work policy was updated in 2023, covering all aspects of how drivers are expected to perform on the road, and in specific situations, such as breakdown or emergency. All drivers have access to the policy and must...

The vehicles are used by employees to travel between sites and offices, in order to carry out their jobs, or to pick up and transport equipment. The business operates 24/7, 365 days a year in all weather conditions and with a blend of shift workers. The weather has a major impact on the electricity...

First-line mangers are pivotal in influencing driver safety. In 2023 the organisation introduced a one-day course for first-line managers covering fleet safety issues, legal obligations, understanding management data, and how to have difficult conversations with drivers. Feedback has been excellent...

The policy states that everyone driving on business must have a permit to drive each relevant category of vehicle. Permits are only issued after a completion of a desktop-based risk assessment, a classroom Safe Driver Induction Workshop and 2.5 days in cab training with a pass/fail Driver and...

Northen Powergrid looks at collisions in terms of preventability. Any damage such as a cracked number plate or a broken indicator lens on the door mirror on a Ford Transit is noted and examined, so that even an incident causing the most minor damage is classed as a preventable collision. Northern...

In January 2023 the organisation implemented a telematics score dashboard. Dashboard data provided to the management team of every fleet driver on a weekly basis. The company has a dedicated Driver Safety and Performance Manager who holds a monthly meeting with the second line manager of all fleet...

The aim of this guide is to provide support and guidance to BVRLA members on the running of their operations during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Three plain white HGV tractor units have been loaned out to police forces by National Highways to help improve safety for drivers on the strategic road network in England.

This session was recorded at The Health & Safety Event 2021 and features Stephen Dethick, Driver Hire; Tony Greenidge, IAM RoadSmart; Dr Julie Gandolfi - DriverMetrics and is chaired by Simon Turner, Driving for Better Business

Commercially operated vehicles – Framework for mitigating security risks from malicious use - specification

This leaflet is for those who need to put in place or oversee their organisation’s health and safety arrangements. It’s a brief guide to help you comply with the law, and summarises the more detailed guidance in Managing for health and safety (HSG65)

Matt is passionate about the fleet industry, and that of the housing, charitable sector. He regularly speaks to his peers at fellow housing associations, and as such he would very much welcome individuals who maybe require some additional support to assist in the improvement of their fleets....

Like many companies who embark on proper fleet governance for the first time, Matt is suffering from rising incidence figures as he insists on every knock being logged. However, once he has a correct baseline, he will also be able to properly chart the reductions which will come from his safety...

Matt has supported the investment in a new driver training programme with Lightfoot. The app gives drivers real time coaching and alerts as they drive, as well as giving them feedback at the end of the day. It coaches them to work on areas for improvement, and challenges them to maintain strong...

The first 40 electric vehicles will join the fleet later this year and early adopters will get specific training during the detailed handover process. It is important to educate the drivers that electric vans are automatic, and more responsive to both brake and accelerator.

Matt has signed up for FORS as a way of improving protocols and professional standards. He says this supports the company in concentrating on the correct areas of education for drivers and their responsibilities.

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...

Poster featuring useful info on driving in winter to share with your drivers: What to pack and things to be aware of?

There has been a staggering 400% rise in drug driving since March 2020, compared with 250% for drink driving in the same period. Drug driving includes those on prescription drugs. Companies should: Educate directors and managers about drugs and alcohol misuse. Learn how to recognise...

This guide has been produced for the benefit of the passenger transport industry and it is Network Rail’s intention to permit free copy and distribution.

This guide has been produced for the benefit of the freight transport industry and construction plant hire sector and it is Network Rail’s intention to permit free copy and distribution.

These guidelines have been produced for the benefit of the passenger transport industry and it is Network Rail’s intention to permit free copy and distribution.

This guide has been produced for the benefit of the freight transport industry and construction plant hire sector and it is Network Rail’s intention to permit free copy and distribution.

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