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…
Keeping the Wheels Turning: Navigating the 2026 Fuel Crisis
It feels a bit like déjà vu, doesn’t it?Just as we were all starting to breathe a sigh of relief, “Trump’s war on Iran” dominates the headlines, and suddenly the local petrol station looks more like a battleground than a forecourt. With Brent crude spiking past £75 a barrel (over $100) and reports of panic buying surfacing across the country, it’s easy to feel a little rattled…
The Latest Driving for Better Business Fleet Safety Focus Update: Van Loading
Managing a modern fleet requires a constant commitment to safety standards that extends far beyond the mechanical health of the vehicle. This month, the Driving for Better Business (DfBB) Fleet Safety Focus, in partnership with National Highways, is addressing a critical but often overlooked area of operational risk: Van Loading…
Combatting Poor Driver Habits: Key Statistics for Fleet Risk Management
We’ve all been there, stuck in traffic, running late for a meeting, or frustrated by a sudden road closure. But while a bit of grumbling is normal, a worrying new trend is emerging on UK roads. Recent data suggests that our collective patience behind the wheel is wearing thin, and for fleet managers, this isn’t just a social issue, it’s a major risk management challenge…