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…
Licence Checks, Audits & Reporting: A Complete Fleet Compliance Checklist
Let’s be honest, keeping a fleet of vehicles on the road is a bit of a juggling act. Between maintenance schedules, insurance renewals, and driver safety, there is a lot to keep track of. But if there is one area where you absolutely cannot afford to drop the ball, it’s compliance…
Amaxophobia in the Workplace: Identifying the Hidden Fleet Safety Risk
Have you ever noticed a member of your team suddenly becoming a bit “creative” with their routes? Perhaps they’re taking the long way around to avoid a specific motorway junction, or they seem unusually stressed after a routine trip. It might not just be a bad day at the office; it could be a condition called amaxophobia…
New 2026 Driving Test Booking Rules: What Fleet Managers Need to Know Now
If you’re managing a fleet, you’ve probably got your hands full with everything from fuel costs to maintenance schedules. But there’s a big shift happening right now that might have slipped under your radar: the DVSA is completely overhauling how driving tests are booked and managed…
A 32% Rise: How Fleet Managers can Address the Rise in Speeding Points
If you’ve noticed a few more “Notice of Intended Prosecution” letters landing on your desk lately, you aren’t alone. It’s not just your imagination; the roads are getting stricter, and the data proves it…
The Complete Guide to Fleet Driver Risk Assessment: Tools, Metrics & Best Practices (2026)
Managing a fleet in 2026 comes with its fair share of challenges, but nothing is more critical than the safety of your drivers. Whether you’re running a handful of vans or a massive haulage operation, staying on top of fleet driver risk assessment isn’t just a legal box-ticking exercise, it’s the backbone of a successful, efficient, and safe business…