Road Casualties Up 4%: 5 Ways to Protect Your Fleet Drivers in 2026
Let’s be honest: keeping a fleet running smoothly is hard enough without worrying about the state of our roads. But the latest provisional road casualty statistics for Great Britain have thrown a massive spotlight on road safety, and they’ve given fleet managers plenty of food for thought…
The Rising Threat of Drug-Driving: A New Compliance Nightmare for Fleet Managers
Have you taken a close look at the headlines lately? If you have you’ll know that the UK is facing what road safety campaigners are calling a “drug-driving epidemic.” For the very first time in history, recorded drug-driving offences have officially overtaken drink-driving crimes on UK roads…
Motoring Convictions Reach 10-Year High: Critical Compliance Steps for Fleet Managers
Recent Ministry of Justice data reveals that UK motoring prosecutions have soared to a 10-year peak of over 812,000 cases annually, driven by increased automated camera enforcement and smart motorways. For fleet managers, this surge increases operational risk. To stay compliant and protect your business, you must implement automated DVLA licence checking, formalise driver registration, and outsource fine management to prevent costly legal, insurance, and administrative liabilities…
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.
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…
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…
How to Transform Your Fleet Safety Culture – Andy Fay Podcast
If you are wondering how to transform your fleet safety culture, the answer lies in a blend of top-down commitment, transparent communication, comprehensive driver inductions, and establishing unwavering standards…
18 Convictions, One Driver: Why Fleets Must Tighten Driver Licence Checks
Imagine waking up to find out that one of your company van drivers has been pulled over by the police. No big deal, you think, until you discover they’ve just racked up their latest road traffic offence. Now, imagine that same driver had 18 separate drug-driving convictions on their record, yet they were still slipping through the net and getting behind the wheel of your company vehicle…
How to Build a Driver Handbook That Reduces Accidents and Improves Compliance
We’ve all seen them, those dusty, ring-bound folders sitting in the glovebox of a company van, collecting crumbs and coffee stains. Often, they’re treated as little more than a “check-box” exercise for compliance. But if you want to actually reduce accidents and keep your business safe, it’s time to rethink the humble driver handbook…