safety and risk management
Blog1 Oct 2019Alcohol Interlocks: Fleet managers must lead the way in tackling drink driving
By Andrew Overton, CEO of Connexas Group
Truck News30 Sep 2019Annual test ‘takes dangerous vehicles’ off the road
New data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) shows how the annual test is keeping dangerous vehicles off UK roads.
Truck News27 Sep 2019M62 drivers targeted in Operation Pennine
Highways England is joining up with six police forces, the HSE and the DVSA to reduce incidents on the M62 between Liverpool and Hull.
Truck News27 Sep 2019Samsara launches live tacho status
Samsara has expanded its tachograph solution in the UK and European markets to include live tacho status and instant tacho analysis.
Latest News23 Sep 2019Verizon Connect introduces Immobilisation for Verizon Connect Reveal for safety improvement
Safety improvement launched for Verizon Connect customers.
Truck News12 Sep 2019Company fined after employee falls off lorry
A Braithwaite Engineers employee was injured when he fell from a lorry bed while unloading the lorry.
- Truck News11 Sep 2019
Volvo fined after employee ‘crushed’ by truck
Volvo Group UK has been fined £13,000 after an employee was crushed by a truck, fracturing his spine.
Truck News21 Aug 2019FORS conference to help fleets raise standards
The FORS Members’ Conference will return this autumn, with an agenda designed to help commercial fleets become safer, smarter and greener.
Latest News15 Aug 2019Yodel unveils trailer safety gate system for accident reduction
Yodel has unveiled 50 new trailers that are equipped with a bespoke ‘Safety gate’ system.
Safety25 Jul 2019Protecting vulnerable road users (VRUs)
When combined, road deaths among VRUs outstrip those of passengers travelling in cars
Latest News24 Jul 2019Red lights evidence review for recovery operators
Michael Ellis has announced that the Department for Transport would be reviewing the evidence for letting recovery operators use red flashing warning beacons
Van News17 Jul 2019Venson receives FTA Van Excellence accreditation for fifth year
Venson Automotive Solutions has passed the requirements for the Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) Van Excellence scheme for the fifth consecutive year.
- Truck News17 Jul 2019
Jenkins Shipping fined after driver injured
Jenkins Shipping Company has been fined after a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver was struck by a paper reel being loaded on to his trailer.
Truck News4 Jul 2019Bridge strikes: drivers warned to check vehicle height
Network Rail says that, on average, five entirely avoidable railway bridge strikes take place every day across Britain, costing taxpayers £23 million a year.
Truck News28 Jun 2019HGV speed limit change 'helps increase productivity'
Government report says allowing vehicles weighing more than 7.5 tonnes to travel 10mph faster has saved business money.
Van News26 Jun 2019FTA critical of new tyre safety standards
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has criticised the Government for not including commercial vans in new tyre safety standards.
Latest News26 Jun 2019FTA awards Aldi Atherstone fleet with Roadworthiness Award
Aldi’s Atherstone Regional Distribution Centre has received a 2019 Roadworthiness Award from FTA, recognising its high maintenance standards.
- Truck News26 Jun 2019
Company fined after lorry kills worker
Camgrain Stores has been fined for health and safety failings after an employee was killed by a truck.
Van News25 Jun 2019Van Excellence insurance launched with McCarron Coates
Van Excellence scheme partners with McCarron Coates to launch new insurance product for van drivers committed to safe, efficient and compliant driving.
Truck News25 Jun 2019Older tyres banned to ‘improve road safety’
The Government says that the new rules on tyres could come into force as early as 2020.
