What are Daily Vehicle Checks and Are They a Legal Requirement?
When it comes to keeping your vehicles safe and roadworthy, daily vehicle checks are crucial for both fleet operators and individual drivers. But are these checks actually required by law?
What is a Fleet Manager and Why Are Fleet Management Systems Important?
Managing a fleet of vehicles isn’t just about keeping engines running. It involves balancing safety, efficiency, costs, and compliance while keeping everything on schedule.
Fleet Driver Training – Managing Work-Related Road Safety
When managing a fleet, safety and efficiency are essential. One of the most effective ways to achieve both is through fleet driver training.
How Can Telematics Benefit Your Fleet?
When it comes to managing a fleet of vehicles, technology can make all the difference. Therefore, one of the game-changers in this field is telematics.
Driving at Night – A Scary Business
As the clocks roll back and the days grow shorter, driving at night becomes an unavoidable reality for many.
What is a DVLA Licence Check?
If your business involves employees driving for work, whether it’s using a company vehicle or their own, making sure they have the right licence is crucial.
How do I prepare my vehicles and drivers for the winter?
I was discussing the need to prepare my vehicles and drivers for winter months…
Investing in Training?
Q. I have heard that training is an investment and not a cost, but can you provide me with more details please to help me to sell this internally. A. Firstly, let me refer you to this month’s ‘review of a driver training day’ in this same newsletter. This alone should provide enough information to […]
Driving Safely into Autumn
As the warm days of summer transition into the crisp, cooler weather of autumn, driving conditions start to change significantly. The shorter daylight hours, increased rainfall, glare from the sun and falling leaves can make roads more hazardous. To stay safe, it’s essential to adjust both your driving habits and vehicle maintenance routines for […]
Driver Training Day – A Review
Last Thursday, I was allocated a driver training day via Fleet Service GB. My first thoughts were that it sounded like a great thing to do, however as the date approached, I became increasingly nervous about it. I was questioning why and I felt like I was about to be tested. I also felt that […]