road safety
Blog20 Aug 2019Cycling safety - preventing fatalities for e-bike and electric scooter users
By Emily Hardy, road safety expert at Brigade Electronics UK
Van News12 Oct 2018Fleets urged to size up their vehicles as bridge hit for 15th time
Network Rail is urging van and truck drivers to "wise up and size up" after a transit van was the 15th vehicle to hit a railway bridge in Cambridgeshire this year.
Latest News8 Sep 2017FORS reaches out to SMEs with Brake and Ambit roundtable
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) will be participating in a roundtable to educate SMEs on how they can maintain and enforce fleet safety policy.
Truck News19 Jun 2017Magnet manipulation of tachograph a ‘blatant disregard for the regulatory system’
The North West TC has told compliant operators severe action will be considered for those caught using magnets to manipulate and conceal driving duties.
Van News6 Jun 2017FORS celebrates 200th FORS Gold member
FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, congratulates Garic for becoming the 200th company to achieve FORS Gold accreditation.
Truck News18 Apr 2017Salford cash and carry firm no longer fit to hold transport licence
A Salford cash and carry firm has lost its transport licence after an industry regulator ruled vehicle safety standards at the business were “truly appalling”.
- Truck News18 Apr 2017
Disqualification for haulage director
The director of a Mold haulage firm has been disqualified for 12 months.
Van News4 Apr 2017Call for fleets to adopt new measures to minimise driver distraction
Licence Check is urging fleet managers to adopt new measures to minimise driver distraction, particularly mobile phone and sat nav usage.
- Truck News28 Mar 2017
Firm’s bid for extra vehicles turned down by regulator due to road safety failings
A firm has failed in its bid to operate extra HGVs after an industry regulator found there was insufficient management of compliance within the company.
- Truck News24 Mar 2017
Disqualification for director of firm who 'willingly put lives at risk'
Director of a caravan firm has been disqualified from running HGVs after he put the lives of other road users at risk by allowing another driver to abuse road safety rules.
Latest News13 Feb 2017Brake publishes crisis management guidance report
Brake has published a crisis response guidance report for fleet managers and HR professionals.
- Truck News8 Feb 2017
Safety breaches lead to 21-day transport suspension
A bed manufacturer will have its transport licence suspended for 21 days later this month after failing to comply with vehicle and driver safety rules.
- People News3 Feb 2017
‘Fast track’ treatment of sleep apnoea for professional drivers
A fresh call has been made for the Government to fast track the treatment of sleep apnoea for vocational drivers.
Truck News30 Jan 2017Lorry drivers ‘must use’ commercial satnavs
All lorry drivers who use satnavs should be compelled to use commercial models say councils, following a series of crashes on the nation’s roads.
Truck News6 Dec 2016Volvo Trucks launches new road-safety campaign for cyclists
Volvo Trucks has launched its new global traffic safety campaign ‘See and Be Seen’ - a new initiative to improve safety awareness among unprotected, vulnerable road-users.
- Van News23 Nov 2016
Focus on safety essential for delivery fleets as seasonal pressures mount
Delivery fleets need to ensure that safety standards are being upheld as seasonal demand grows, says Arval.
- Truck News22 Nov 2016
Waste boss suspended after failing to stop for DVSA
The director of a waste disposal company has been suspended from driving professionally after he failed to stop for enforcement checks by DVSA.
- Van News20 Oct 2016
Has the ‘white van man’ label had its day?
Nearly two thirds (60%) of van drivers believe they are made a scapegoat for perceived poor driving standards on UK roads, new research has revealed.
Latest News26 Sep 2016Cyclists urged to ‘hang back’ from HGVs
Cyclists urged to hang back from lorries to cut the number of crashes and improve cycling safety.
- Latest News22 Jun 2016
Participants needed for online study into safety of HGV operations
Transport for London (TfL) wants to speak to employees who are responsible for health and safety management in an organisation with one or more HGVs.
