Get ahead of the game for 2021

2020 has been a gruelling year for logistics and delivery companies as they have struggled to deal with new, socially distanced ways of working, fluctuating B2B volumes, and a massive increase in home deliveries. It has never been harder to keep your fleet and your drivers safe. The HGV driver shortage and the traditionally high […]

Posted by Nicola Burgess
On December 21, 2020

Eight reasons why fleet safety is a top priority this Christmas peak

There are several reasons to be particularly vigilant about fleet safety in the run up to Christmas – and even more so during this Christmas period. Here are our top eight. 1. Peak volumes. Easter might still win for sheer freight volumes in some sectors, however, Christmas volumes presents substantial challenges. The peak is heavily […]

Posted by Nicola Burgess
On December 14, 2020

SmartDrive Wins 2020 AutoTech Breakthrough Award for Overall Transportation Tech of the Year

SmartDrive was recognized for its innovation, hard work and success in helping commercial fleets reduce risk, improve safety and enhance operational efficiency.

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On November 19, 2020

Yodel Enhances Fleet Safety With SmartDrive

Company exceeds its annual collision reduction target in just six months of using the SmartDrive® programme across its 270 trucks.

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On November 12, 2020

Distracted More than Usual?

Distracted driving is an issue for all commercial fleets and something everyone should be concerned about. One of the three types of distractions is cognitive distraction – when your mind wanders away from the task of driving. Unlike manual and visual distractions, where you are physically distracted from driving, you may not even realise you’re […]

Posted by Nicola Burgess
On May 6, 2020

Operating in the New Normal – Part 2

As asked in last week’s blog, what is normal? While dealing with schedule changes, load changes and route changes, drivers are continually asked to do more and remain vigilant in every detail of their complicated job. That’s why it’s more important than ever to ensure drivers stay focused and not distracted when on the road […]

Posted by Nicola Burgess
On May 20, 2020

Operating in the New Normal – Part 1

What is “normal?” Ideally, it’s the life we lived prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, with so much up in the air, what will normal look like after the pandemic for commercial fleets? Will it vary from county to county and city to city as our country slowly awakens from its current state? Most importantly, […]

Posted by Nicola Burgess
On May 14, 2020