safety and risk management
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Truck News 17 Sep 2021HGV driving test changes risks accident rise, says insurance firm
Changes to the HGV test to help tackle the driver shortage have been criticised by insurance firm QBE.
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Blog 14 Sep 2021Self-insured fleets: Balancing the risks
Fleets opting for self-insurance must consider claims handling and the claims climate, says Nerys Parry, partner and head of transport and logistics at Keoghs.
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Latest News 13 Sep 2021Earned recognition tops 100 operators
Almost 10% of the UK truck fleet is now represented on the Earned Recognition scheme, according to DVSA head of national enforcement Caroline Hicks.
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Latest News 9 Sep 2021Record numbers of FORS members earn gold and silver accreditation
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is celebrating reaching record numbers of gold- and silver-accredited members.
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Van News 31 Aug 2021Free van driver toolkit tackles safety and compliance
A new free toolkit aimed at helping organisations keep vans and drivers safe, legal and ensure they comply with legislation has been launched.
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Latest News 25 Aug 2021Fleet briefs: Latest from Maxus, ZF Services and Solomon Commercials
LEVL have partnered with Maxus to include Intelligence Onboard in every new Maxus electric vehicle (EV).
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Truck News 20 Aug 2021
Fleets urged to get involved in UK platooning trial
TRL wants to hear from freight operators that could help contribute to the UK platooning trial.
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Latest News 18 Aug 2021LV Britannia Rescue launches EV service
LV Britannia Rescue (LV BR) has partnered with LAR Traffic Services to launch an electric car service to its customers who break down in Central London.
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Latest News 13 Aug 2021
City of London Corporation specifies FORS in supply chain contracts
The City of London Corporation is now specifying FORS accreditation across the authority’s procurement contracts and supply chains.
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Latest News 13 Aug 2021
Driver jailed after seriously injuring police in HGV crash
A drug driver who ignored a lane closure before crashing his HGV into a stationary police car, seriously injuring two police officers, has been jailed.
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Latest News 11 Aug 2021Future of traffic commissioners under spotlight as DfT launches review
The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a review into the future of the country’s traffic commissioners.
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Blog 9 Aug 2021The role of connected cameras in improving fleet safety
Linda Sloan, business segment director leasing, LCV and SMB at Masternaut, explores the role of connected cameras in UK fleets.
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Latest News 9 Aug 2021
M Group Services wins RoSPA Gold Medal Award for Fleet Safety
M Group Services Plant & Fleet Solutions, part of M Group Services, has achieved a Gold Medal Award at the RoSPA Fleet Safety Awards.
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People News 6 Aug 2021Company fined almost £1m after truck driver fatally injured
The driver Kenneth Aitchison was struck by a wheeled shovel loader operating in a yard while stood at the rear of his vehicle.
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Latest News 3 Aug 2021
Richard Irvin Facilities Management to roll-out Lightfoot across fleet
Richard Irvin Facilities Management plans to roll-out Lightfoot’s in-cab training and driver rewards platform across its fleet of 225 vans and 90 company cars.
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Latest News 28 Jul 2021
Watch: Lorry driver jailed for crashing while using mobile phone
A lorry driver has been jailed for three-and-a-half years after he collided with another vehicle while using his mobile phone.
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Latest News 22 Jul 2021
DAVIS helps Wales and West Housing with grey fleet management
Wales and West Housing Group (WWHG) said it has been able to 'tackle' its grey fleet management by using Licence Check’s DAVIS platform.
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Truck News 20 Jul 2021Government announces truck test overhaul to tackle driver shortage
Ministers have unveiled a package of measures to tackle the HGV driver shortage and ease pressure on the sector.
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Truck News 19 Jul 2021WM Armstrong wins Microlise Driver Excellence Award 2021
WM Armstrong has scooped the Microlise Driver Excellence Award for 2021, as part of the Microlise Driver of the Year Awards.
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Latest News 14 Jul 2021
Wren Kitchens achieves DVSA’s best in class safety standard
Wren Kitchens has been recognised by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) with an Earned Recognition best in class award, following its latest safety audit.
