Despite drink-driving being on the rise, the number of roadside breath tests being carried out is at a record low… Roadside Breath Tests at Record Low Despite evidence suggesting alcohol consumption is on the rise, the number of roadside breath…
Business drivers have been advised to wear gloves when using fuel pumps, due to the rapid spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus… Wear Gloves When Fuelling Up Business drivers, including those in company vehicles and vans, are being…
New research suggests that business drivers are at a heightened risk of seasonal stress during the winter months… Business Drivers at Risk of Seasonal Stress New research, conducted by RED Driver Training, has revealed that business drivers are at a…
The values of the nation’s used vehicles may never return to their pre-pandemic levels, according to Cox Automotive… Used Vehicle Values Permanently Raised? Cox Automotive believes that, as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic, the online marketplace for used vehicles…
The Government has announced that all new HGVs sold after 2040 will have to be zero-emission, following similar bans for other vehicles… ICE HGVs to be Banned The government has announced that the sale of new ICE HGVs will be…
Uber is struggling to live up to its pledge to electrify 50% of its rides in major European cities, according to new figures… Uber Falling Behind Schedule Back in September 2020, ride-hailing giant Uber pledged to provide its drivers with…
A fleet is only as good as its drivers, and so keeping them properly motivated is crucial. Here’s a few ways to keep them engaged… Effective Communication The single best way to keep fleet drivers motivated is to communicate with…
Fuel is a major source of expense for any fleet, regardless of its size. Here’s a few simple ways you can keep costs down… Encourage Good Driving How your driver’s behave whilst behind the wheel can, and will, have a…
A business is fundamentally responsible for the safety of its fleet drivers and how their driving affects the public. Here’s how to keep things safe… Create a Formal Safety Policy Every fleet should have a formal safety policy; not only…
Businesses and fleets in the UK are being urged to participate in a new global road risk initiative led by the UN and WHO… ‘Help Reduce Global Road Risk’ Driving for Better Business is urging British businesses and fleets to…