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Have your drivers learned the new Highway Code?

In January the Highway Code shifted significantly towards prioritising vulnerable road users, making the biggest vehicles on the road the most responsible for keeping everyone safe. But what does it mean for fleet drivers in practice – and how can you know that they have really taken the new rules to heart? The guiding principle […]
  • Posted by Shannon McNamara
  • On April 28, 2022
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How to get the best from fleet safety camera systems

Most fleets understand the great contribution that cameras can make to fleet safety. However, most fleets still think about video footage in far too limited a way to reap optimum benefit. Let’s explore the different types of camera-based safety systems available on the market. Dashcams The most common – and by far the cheapest – […]
  • Posted by Eduardo Valencia
  • On June 1, 2021
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The fleet dangers of going it alone

The term alone has many connotations for a mid-COVID world – we should shop alone, many people feel alone and, of course, an increasing number of drivers work alone. Lone working has always been a cause for concern in the logistics industry and service van fleets but now it’s exacerbated by the need for social […]
  • Posted by Eduardo Valencia
  • On May 4, 2021
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The SmartDrive Guide to Next Level Fleet Safety Part 2

When it comes to fleet safety, technology alone isn’t enough. You need the intelligence behind it. The fleet industry has plenty of increasingly sophisticated technology to capture data about on-road incidents – including converged solutions, such as cameras and telematics combined in a single platform. Yet the truth remains that the best fleets are only […]
  • Posted by Eduardo Valencia
  • On March 22, 2021
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Is display technology driving your fleet to distraction?

Driver displays, aids and infotainment systems are becoming ever more sophisticated – but can they present a serious safety risk in themselves? The automotive industry is focusing its technology efforts on developing driver displays and ‘intelligent cockpits’ which will draw together many sources of information and offer almost endless connectivity, all of which the driver […]
  • Posted by Eduardo Valencia
  • On March 4, 2021
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Make 2021 the year of #ultimatefleetsafety

2020 has shown fleet safety is more important – and challenging – than ever. It has never been more important to ensure first-rate driver performance. COVID and lockdown subjected the parcels, distribution and haulage sectors to enormous pressures, including new ways of working, social distancing, contactless deliveries, and unpredictable but often surging volumes. These stresses […]
  • Posted by Eduardo Valencia
  • On February 2, 2021
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Defeat crash for cash AND improve fleet safety

Despite all the work done to counter vehicle insurance fraud, cash for crash is one of the fastest growing causes of false claims, according to insurance fraud prevention body Cifas – and fleets must protect themselves. Claims grew by 45% in 2019, costing the insurance industry £340m; and by a further 58,000 cases in 2020. […]
  • Posted by Eduardo Valencia
  • On January 14, 2021
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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 Eduardo Valencia
  • On December 21, 2020
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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 Eduardo Valencia
  • On December 14, 2020
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