World Cup Drink-Driving: How to Manage Morning-After Fleet Risks
With the World Cup in full swing, football fever has officially taken over the UK. The flags are flying, the pubs are packed, and fans are enjoying a pint or two while cheering on England. It’s brilliant for team spirit, but for business owners and fleet managers, it brings a major headache: the dreaded morning-after drink-driving risk…
UK Hit with Four Days of Extreme Heat – How People Driving for Work Need to Prepare
The UK is preparing for an absolute scorcher. With temperatures forecast to climb during a four-day extreme heatwave, many of us will be looking forward to a bit of summer sunshine. However, if you are someone who has to drive for work, extreme heat introduces a whole host of challenges that go far beyond just feeling sweaty and uncomfortable behind the wheel.
PRODUCT RECALL – Bridgestone Duravis R660 Eco tyres (215/65R16C 109/107T)
We are writing to notify you of an important safety recall issued by Bridgestone that may affect vehicles within your fleet. You may have already received this recall notice. This recall applies to vehicles fitted with: Bridgestone Duravis R660 Eco tyres (215/65R16C 109/107T)Fitted to Ford Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom (Model Years 2024 and 2025). […]
Government Cracks Down on ‘Patch-Up’ Pothole Fixes: What Fleet Managers Need to Know
f you’re a fleet manager in the UK, potholes are a constant threat to your budget, vehicle uptime, and driver safety. The government has introduced tough new council rules to end the “patch-up” culture of road maintenance…
5-Month Driving Test Delays: What the New DVSA Rules Mean for Trainee Fleet Drivers
If you manage a commercial fleet, you already know that recruiting and onboarding new drivers is rarely a walk in the park. But lately, getting a trainee fleet driver fully licensed has felt like an absolute marathon…
Cut Breakdown Delays: How the Achieve Driver App Streamlines Incident Reporting
Vehicle breakdowns are a growing headache on UK roads. In fact, official RAC breakdown statistics reveal that pothole-related breakdowns alone surged by 15% in a single year. When your vehicle grinds to a halt, every single second counts…
How Dropping Diesel Prices Give Company Car Drivers a Double AFR Boost
If you drive a company car for business, we have some brilliant news that is set to put a smile on your face and a bit of extra cash back in your pocket…
Navigating Dangerous Roads: 5 Ways Fleet Managers Can Combat Rising Accident Rates
Let’s face it, keeping a fleet running smoothly is hard enough without having to worry about the state of our roads. But the latest statistics are a real wake-up call for anyone running a business that relies on drivers…
Implications of Fuel Price Increases on the Fleet Industry
Operating a commercial fleet in the current economic climate presents a significant operational challenge. With pump prices steadily rising, fuel has firmly cemented itself as one of the largest single expenditures for fleet operators across the UK…
2% Dehydration = 20% Less Focus: Stay Safe Behind the Wheel This Summer
When the sun is shining and the roads are clear, summer driving can be brilliant. But as the temperature inside your vehicle creeps up, a hidden danger travels with you: dehydration…