Mental Health Awareness Week
1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year. How can ACHIEVE help with the wellbeing of drivers? By creating a positive culture Feeling a sense of accomplishment and a part of ‘something’ can improve mental health, and rewarding positive behaviour, helps to incentivise that. Technology can play a […]
Mental Health Awareness Week
The charity MIND released statistics which revealed 30% of self-reported work-related illness in the transport and logistics industry is due to stress, depression, and anxiety. How can ACHIEVE help with the wellbeing of drivers? By keeping them connected In some business set ups, you may not see your drivers […]
Mental Health Awareness Week
Who has done a vehicle check today? Vehicle checks are important to make sure everything is working as it should, and brings to light any potential issues which might arise if left unattended. The same concept can be applied to yourself. Do a regular personal check over – ask yourself “how am […]
New smart motorway
plans scrapped
The government has announced that all plans for new smart motorways have been cancelled. This will mean the 11 schemes already paused, and the 3 earmarked for construction, will be removed from the government’s road-building plans in recognition of the current lack of public confidence felt by drivers and cost pressures. While no new stretches […]
Why are vehicle checks important?
Checking a vehicle regularly, means you are reducing any potential risks which could be the cause of an incident. Simple checks, such as tyre tread depth, lights, water levels and windscreen, means drivers can confidently start their journey, or bring attention to any maintenance issues, before they become a further risk. With […]
Clean Air Zones
Bristol is the latest city to announce becoming a clean air zone. As of November 2022, certain vehicles will now need to pay a charge for entering certain areas of the city. If you are unsure if your vehicle will incur a charge for travelling in this area, or anywhere in the UK, you […]
Achieve Garage Partnership workshop
Fleet Service GB hosted the second Achieve Garage Partnership workshop. Suppliers from the approved network of garages met to discuss the issues and the successes arising within the industry and the different ways they were approaching various challenges. One key area of focus and discussion was the EV sector. The conversation centred around […]
Fleet Service GB, LiveWest and Cranbrook Education Campus mark Road Safety Week
Fleet Service GB, LiveWest and Cranbrook Education Campus teamed up to highlight Road Safety Week. Organised by ‘Brake’, the road safety charity, Road Safety Week runs from 14-20 November. It is an annual campaign and the biggest road safety awareness event in the UK. Thousands of organisations, schools and communities take part in Road Safety […]
Check your windscreen
As the colder weather approaches, a simple chip in a windscreen can easily escalate into a crack. Driving with a cracked windscreen is a safety issue for you, and can be considered a motoring offence, and if you are involved in an accident, it could be seen as your responsibility because you were driving […]
Are you driving an electric vehicle this winter?
Take extra care planning your journey if you drive an EV Batteries do not work as efficiently in cold weather and therefore the range will be reduced. Estimates vary from 30% to 50% reduction, once temperatures drop below freezing Using lights and the heater more than usual will further reduce the range Keep your battery […]