Operation Tramline - Driving for Better Business
Three plain white HGV tractor units have been loaned out to police forces by National Highways to help improve safety for drivers on the strategic road network in England.| Driving for Better Business
Three plain white HGV tractor units have been loaned out to police forces by National Highways to help improve safety for drivers on the strategic road network in England.| Driving for Better Business
How safe are you on a hands-free call? Persuading professional drivers that hands-free phones are as dangerous as handheld phone calls Using a handheld mobile phone while driving in the UK is illegal – even if you’re at red traffic lights or at a standstill. Most people know this – and are aware of the fines and| Driving for Better Business
Did you know? Drivers can be fined up to £1,000 if they do not inform DVLA about a medical condition that affects their driving. It is an offence for drivers to refuse to submit to an eyesight test when requested to by the police. Drivers may be prosecuted if involved in an accident because of| Driving for Better Business
Are all your drivers fit to drive, every time they drive for work? How are you managing driver health in your organisation? In the event of an incident involving one of your drivers, you won't be asked to say what you've done to manage road risk - you'll be asked to prove it.| Driving for Better Business
Show notes: Gareth Jones, Speedy Services My guest for this episode of the podcast is Gareth Jones who is Group Fleet Compliance Manager at Speedy Asset Services. Speedy Asset Services is the most recent good management case study that we’ve published on the Driving for Better Business website and I’m going to talk to| Driving for Better Business
Contact Us About Us Our Experts Our Podcast About Driving for Better Business Driving for Better Business is a free to access National Highways programme, delivered in partnership with RoadSafe,| Driving for Better Business
Investigating minor incidents can prevent serious collision At the Health and Safety Event 2024, Driving for Better Business staged a mock trial which outlined the case against a van driver and his employer for causing serious injury by dangerous driving. It highlighted many of the organisational and driver errors which can contribute to collisions.| Driving for Better Business
Our latest blog on First Notification of Loss comes to us from Renee Rogers of ONO, and looks at how safer outcomes and business benefits can be driven by clear, concise and timely reporting. Why First Notification of Loss Matters More Than Ever In the world of fleet operations, incidents are| Driving for Better Business
A free resource developed by National Highways with industry experts to assist employers investigate vehicle related incidents. The investigation of incidents and near misses should form part of an organisation's safety management system as well as part of its commitment to health and safety. Driving for work incidents should be treated the same as any workplace| Driving for Better Business
Driver fatigue - do you take it seriously? Driving professionally is a demanding job, requiring skill, concentration, and constant vigilance. A crucial part of being fit to drive - and something we all need to take seriously - is to be properly rested. We often talk about vehicle checks and| Driving for Better Business
Regulatory lawyer specialising in criminal motor matters, Charlotte Le Maire of LMP Legal looks at health declaration forms for those who drive for work and how those who manage drivers should be using them to understand their drivers and to gather the information needed to keep everyone safer on| Driving for Better Business
IF YOU EMPLOY OR MANAGE DRIVERS YOU NEED A DRIVING FOR WORK POLICY. Learn more What should I include in a driving for work policy? Get our free policy template Improve driver safety wellbeing & behaviour Free resources and support Check your driving for work policies are compliant| Driving for Better Business
Operation Tramline - 10 years tackling dangerous driving behaviours Ten years ago, National Highways’ first unmarked HGV cab went out on patrol with the police, in an innovative trial to find new ways to deter unsafe driving – and Operation Tramline was born. Over that time: 51,500 offences have been spotted by police| Driving for Better Business
This safe loading legal update is brought to you by Nathan Taylor-Allkins, Criminal Defence and Road Transport Solicitor and Partner at Woodfines LLP For many fleet managers and owners of commercial vehicle companies, one of their most valuable assets, if not the most valuable, is their staff. However, keeping employees safe while driving| Driving for Better Business
Driver Safety Zone : how to learn from failure The second day of the Driver Safety Zone at the Health and Safety Event (Birmingham NEC 8-10 April) focuses on how health and safety professionals can learn from failure rather than fearing it. The sessions on Wednesday 9 April kick off with| Driving for Better Business
Driver roadworthiness: the impact of driver health and wellbeing Vehicles don’t crash, people do – and often that’s for very human reasons, like state of mind, physical health problems or fatigue. The theme of this year’s Driver Safety Zone at the Health and Safety Event 2025 is how to identify and| Driving for Better Business
This month’s legal update on speed, for those who manage drivers, comes to us from Mike Hayward of Woodfines Solicitors. Speed - your fleet, your legal responsibilities Speed limits are legal and mandatory and not a target. Drivers should never exceed the speed limits set and should also have regard for road conditions, adapting their| Driving for Better Business
REGISTER NOW Why do I need a Driving for Work Policy? It's a legal requirement The law says all companies must have policies and procedures in place to minimise risk – and that includes the recognised risks around driving for work. It's the| Driving for Better Business
If any of your employees make a work-related journey during working hours, there are various driving for work laws that apply in the UK. Your organisation’s| Driving for Better Business
Tyre safety - driver and employer's responsibility With over 1 million new cars being registered each year by fleets and businesses, fleet car tyre safety is important for both safety and economic reasons. Many incidents can be avoided on the roads by carrying out just a few simple tyre checks as part of| Driving for Better Business
A Driving for Work policy is essential for every organisation with employees who either drive for work or drive at work. The law says all companies must have policies and procedures to minimise risk – and that includes the recognised risks around driving.| Driving for Better Business
Licence checks - how often do you check your drivers? Managing road risk starts with checking your drivers are qualified for the vehicle they are using. Most recruitment processes involve all kinds of checks – does the person have the necessary skills, qualifications, references required for the role? Unless the candidate is a vocational| Driving for Better Business
What should be included in a driving at work risk assessment? Driving for work is one of the most dangerous things an employee will do during the working day – up to 1/3 of all road traffic incidents involve someone who was driving for work at the time. If you manage| Driving for Better Business
