Month: October 2016

After a successful launch in 2015, the second Fleet Management Live attracted 16% more visitors to the NEC, Birmingham 19-20 October 2016 with a number of new exhibitors, features and seminar content. Over 1200* professionals attended the event, many of which attended the seminar sessions. The event saw the industry come together and attracted ACFO […]

Brake provides guidance through events and other resources specifically for fleet managers working to manage their road risk. The charity has surveyed fleet managers to compare their road risk management practices. This report publishes the first part of the results of this survey, and will be followed by three further reports on the remainder of […]

Vulnerable road users account for half (50%) of all road deaths worldwide. They are vulnerable to traffic as they do not have the protective frame of a vehicle to absorb the impact of a collision, so are exposed to the full force. They are at particular risk from: vehicles manoeuvring, particularly at junctions, as they […]

Technology alone is not a panacea for road safety; safe driver behaviour and risk management policies and procedures are essential within fleets. Yet technology can form a vital part of the road risk management mix, and greatly aid safe driving, vehicles and journeys. The results of this survey suggest that many companies could go further, […]

Brake provides guidance specifically for fleet managers working to reduce their road risk. This guidance reports on a survey by Brake of fleets’ risk management of speeding and speed-related incidents, and gives guidance on the management of these risks. Inappropriate speeds (driving too fast for the conditions or breaking speed limits) increase risk of crashing; […]

Brake provides guidance for fleet managers to help them manage their road risk through its Fleet Safety Forum. This report contains results of a Brake survey of fleets’ management of vehicle safety, and gives guidance on how fleet managers can ensure vehicles are safely maintained. 220 organisations responded to this survey of fleets, operating fleets […]

Brake provides guidance for fleet managers to help them manage their road risk through its Fleet Safety Forum. This report contains results of a Brake survey of employers with staff who drive for work, examining their management of driver health, wellbeing, fatigue, eyesight, and drink and drug driving. It includes related facts and advice on […]

Brake provides guidance for fleet managers to help them manage their road risk through its Fleet Safety Forum. This report contains results of a Brake survey of fleets’ management of driver distraction, and gives guidance on reducing associated risks. 220 organisations responded to this survey of fleets, operating fleets of all sizes and vehicle types, […]

Making sure that drivers travel at a safe and sensible speed is one of the most important ways in which fleet managers can make their fleets safer. Speed will determine whether a driver can stop in time to avoid a collision, and if a collision does occur then speed will be the main factor in […]