Driver Training/Safety
An ‘epidemic’ of drug driving y...
A survey of 2,028 drivers conducted in March 2023 reveals almost a third (28%) of those aged 16-24 have themselves driven under the influence of
Moto supports HGV mental health with ‘...
Moto Hospitality has unveiled a pioneering campaign, titled ‘Cabservation,’ dedicated to bolstering the mental well-being of Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers. In collaboration with esteemed
Driven by Excellence: road safety and virtu...
In this Driven by Excellence episode from PDT Fleet Training Solutions, James Evans, founder of First Car and Managing Director of ICE Hub, talks about
XPO Logistics rolling out Hunic Exoskeleton
XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has successfully completed a pilot trial of Hunic exoskeleton suit safety equipment at specific business
Government funding announced to improve HGV...
The Department for Transport is injecting £8 million into enhancing rest areas for Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers, marking a significant stride in improving the
Driver Academy Group helps 1,300 new HGV dr...
New data from the Driver Academy Group, the consortium leading the Government-funded HGV driver training, reveals that more than 1,300 HGV driving trainees have passed
Ringway Jacobs enhances driver welfare and ...
Ringway Jacobs, a leading highway services provider, has improved levels of safety and fleet risk reduction, as well as increasing the support provided to its
DVLA open consultation on licensing for dri...
The DVLA has launched a call for evidence on driver licensing for people with medical conditions, as it looks to ‘strike the right balance between
UK businesses face £3.7bn injury bill
A third of UK van drivers have injured themselves at least once while loading their van in the past year, costing businesses up to £3.7
Research aims to reduce road crashes caused...
A new research project is aiming to reduce road crashes caused by sleepiness through monitoring shift-workers who drive either as part of their work, or
