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The Real Question for Fleet Operators Isn’t: “Are Our Tyres Being...

Tyre-related issues remain one of the most common—and most avoidable—compliance failures affecting UK fleets. Most drivers and operators don’t deliberately neglect tyre maintenance; instead,...
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How to Build Resilient EV Infrastructure for Essential Blue Light Fleets

How to Build Resilient EV Infrastructure for Essential Blue Light Fleets As the UK pushes towards net zero, essential fleets such as those of ambulance,...

Technology Insight:Mobile phone distraction

IntroductionThe Police’s Operation Tramline – using unmarked HGVs to carry out patrols on the road network – identified 51,500 driving offences, of which 13,553...
Trailers

Trailers and towing best practice

As a fleet or transport manager, it is crucial to know the towing capacity of your vehicles when selecting a trailer for your operational...
HGV

A guide to the Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) system

As a vehicle operator, your drivers may be stopped for roadside inspections by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). The DVSA uses the...

The importance of ‘Tyre Safety’ in incident prevention

Regular vehicle maintenance is crucial for fleet operators to prioritise safety. Special attention should be given to the condition and inflation of tyres. Even...
Van involved with an incident

Gathering the right information after an incident

If any of your fleet vehicles are involved in a collision on the road, it is crucial to have the correct policies for reporting...
Fitness to drive

Fitness to Drive

All fleet and transport managers understand that they must prioritise the safety of their vehicles before allowing them on the road. This can be...

Operating a fleet in Winter

In winter, fleet and transport managers operating within the ‘Essential Services’ sector face increasing pressure to ensure the safety of their drivers and vehicle...