Driving is the most dangerous thing we ever do

In recent decades health and safety (H&S) legislation and practice has come on apace. However, there is still a startling disconnect between the very careful H&S best practice most companies enforce on their premises and the lack of risk awareness or fleet risk management on the roads.

Posted by Nicola Burgess
On September 9, 2019

Your Fleet and the Fatal Five

UK road policing centres upon the concept of ‘the fatal five’, but how can you address these within your fleet?

Posted by Nicola Burgess
On September 2, 2019

Why Transport Firms Need To Become Better Employers To Cope With Brexit

According to the Freight Transport Association, the shortage of professional drivers is going to worsen considerably as many EU27 drivers leave the UK, and new drivers may face challenging skills-based immigration tests.

Posted by Nicola Burgess
On August 23, 2019

Coach Your Drivers To Safety And Success, Part 4

Last week’s blog post focused on analytics and their impact on coaching and your safety culture. This week’s post provides tips you can use today and take to the bank tomorrow!

Posted by Nicola Burgess
On July 17, 2019

Coach Your Drivers To Safety And Success, Part 3

In our last blog post, we focused on the value of expert analysis and measurement in the coaching process. This week, we’ll focus on analytics and their role in coaching and its impact on your safety culture. 

Posted by Nicola Burgess
On July 17, 2019

Coach Your Drivers To Safety And Success, Part 2

The value of expert analysis and measurement in the coaching process

Posted by Nicola Burgess
On July 11, 2019

Coach Your Drivers To Safety And Success, Part 1

From the youngest age, to the end of their careers, people are coached – babies learning to walk, school children mastering a new skill or professional athletes looking to better their game.

Posted by Nicola Burgess
On July 4, 2019

Why Fleets Are Losing The Battle Against Mobile Phones

Two reports emerged recently showing that more professional drivers than ever are using their mobile phone while driving – and the vast majority of them do not use hands-free equipment even when it’s provided.

Posted by Nicola Burgess
On June 12, 2019

Five Reasons Gestures Are Not The Way To Go For Road Safety

Why do we think easier use of in-vehicle systems is not the message we want to send to make our roads, our drivers or our vehicles safer?

Posted by Nicola Burgess
On March 22, 2019

The True Costs Of Van Collisions

In 2017, there were some 12,500 collisions involving vans that caused injury or death compared to 5,000 for HGVs.

Posted by Nicola Burgess
On December 7, 2018

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