Following the deaths of two of its workers after driving whilst fatigued, a firm has been found guilty of failing to discharge its duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act.

Confidence in your fleet safety profile comes from three things. Understanding everything you’re responsible for, making sure everything is managed in line with industry best practices, and having a robust audit trail to prove everything was done correctly. Barrie will talk through the key things...

Employers have a duty to consult with their employees, or their representatives, on health and safety matters. This leaflet is aimed at employers and discusses what they need to do to ensure they are complying with the law.

What is the situation with car warranties during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic? We've put together a list of what the car manufacturers are telling us about car warranties during the crisis.

Advice for fleets on adapting and dealing with coronavirus.

A short Toolbox Talk that you are free to watch, download and share with your staff and drivers to minimise the risk of spreading any virus.

Coronavirus/COVID-19-related tools and documents

News on how companies are adapting to the coronavirus crisis.

Logistics UK is focused on supporting the industry at this critical time. As well as our ongoing discussions with government about the response, we have also built this COVID-19 resource hub.

COVID-19 News and updates

Driving for Better Business, and strategic partner FleetCheck, have collaborated on a series of short videos to help fleet operators and business owners navigate these new challenges.

International and domestic freight transport (including by air, ship, road and rail, including roll-on/roll-off transports) is classified by UK government as an essential activity in the context of its travel advice. Check the latest travel advice and information.

Know the key signs of driver stress to look out for. Understand the effects of driver stress on crash involvement. Gain practical advice on supporting drivers at this challenging time.

The impact of COVID-19 on UK businesses will take a while to be fully realised. Our new Fleet Safety Guide distils the key issues and provides advice from our experts on how to deal with them effectively as the lockdown continues to ease.

Questions and answers from our COVID-19 webinar with Fleet News

Hannah Gregory on why a water tight policy is nothing without day-to-day adherence.

Our formula for cultivating a healthy culture where van drivers treat driving as a professional aspect of their job.

Normally an application to renew a lorry or bus licence at age 45 or over must include a medical examination report (D4) which is signed by a doctor. However, NHS doctors cannot carry out these examinations.

David Phillips introduced a workplace ambassador structure to enhance accountability and foster ownership among staff. It also joined FORS, and involved its drivers in its preparation and the audit necessary for accreditation

53% reduction in collisions Fleet maintenance costs reduced by 35% year on year 30% fewer vehicles needed (48 vehicles down to 34) year on year 12.5% year-on-year decrease in insurance premiums 19% fuel saving year on year As well as the substantial benefits listed above, the company has...

All the policies are kept in SharePoint, so can be accessed by any staff member at any time. Any changes are communicated to staff each year at a toolbox talk. More broadly says Ben: “Every morning, we start our meetings with a Safety Tip, Quality Tip, and a Success Story. For example:...

The company’s policy lays out exactly what is expected of drivers, in a wide variety of circumstances. It covers safe driving, activities to avoid while driving or in the vehicle, such as taking phone calls, eating or smoking, how to respond in an emergency or breakdown, alcohol and drug use and...

Near-miss reporting allowed the company to analyse and address issues which could cause collisions, before a crash occurred. This also had the benefit of directly engaging drivers in the safety process and allowing their insights to shape outcomes. Banksman and drivers’ mates reduce the risk of...

“At our organisation, managing driver risk is integral to our corporate values of integrity, ambition, customer obsession, creativity, teamwork and productivity. Integrity means prioritising the safety of our team and communities. Ambition drives continuous improvement in safety standards, while...