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Training is key to successful fleet driving, say show bosses
Fleet solutions bosses have been urged to regularly train their drivers.
Wednesday, 3 March 2010

Smoother driving 'would save fleet solutions bosses cash'
Fleet solutions managers searching for a way to save cash may wish to teach their drivers a smoother style of motoring.
Monday, 1 March 2010

Fleet solutions bosses 'should limit speed of young drivers'
Employing younger drivers to operate car fleets could be more risky, according to...
Friday, 22 January 2010

Older people could be best to trust with company car
Company cars may be safest in the hands of older drivers, according to new...
Monday, 18 January 2010

Fleet solutions bosses: Test young drivers more
Some fleet solutions workers are calling on the government to impose more tests on young drivers.
Tuesday, 12 January 2010

RHA describes HGV toll plan as "unacceptable"
A plan to charge fleets of lorries 50% more to cross a bridge has been criticised.
Tuesday, 5 January 2010

New information portals for commercial vehicle hire customers
A host of new information facilities have been made available that may benefit those in commercial vehicle hire.
Monday, 30 November 2009

Winter warning for fleet solutions providers
Fleet solutions providers and business car leasing customers may welcome new winter safety advice.
Monday, 30 November 2009

Fleet solutions professionals may welcome vehicle parking initiative
Plans to improve parking facilities in the UK could be good news for those in the fleet solutions sector.

Wednesday, 25 November 2009

Refresher driver training
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has suggested that car contract hire customers may benefit from lifelong driver training.
Tuesday, 24 November 2009

Business car leasing customers offered flood advice
The Institute of Advanced Motorists has offered tips on how to keep safe on the roads during wet weather.
Monday, 23 November 2009

Car leasing UK providers advised on fixed penalty results
Car leasing UK firms have been informed on statistics relating to penalty fines.

Friday, 20 November 2009

Commercial contract hire customers warning on falsified records
Drivers in commercial contract hire firms have been warned not to falsify tachograph records as two men were imprisoned for the offence.

Friday, 20 November 2009

Commercial vehicle hire customers advised on congestion levels
A new report has been published that advises commercial vehicle hire users and fleet solutions providers on what to expect on the roads.
Monday, 16 November 2009

Satnav tips for commercial contract hire customers
The IAM has announced a series of tips that may interest commercial contract hire customers.
Wednesday, 11 November 2009

Commercial vehicle hire drivers 'should keep a map handy'
Commercial vehicle hire customers have been warned not to rely on satellite navigation technology.
Tuesday, 10 November 2009

Drivers of company cars may talk to their autos
It may not be unusual for drivers of company cars to talk to their autos, if...
Tuesday, 13 October 2009

Owners of company cars may welcome drop in rush-hour driving
Motorists with company cars who have no choice but to drive in rush hour may...
Tuesday, 22 September 2009

Drivers of company cars advised on music choice
Increasing numbers of people with company cars may end up using their...
Tuesday, 18 August 2009

Safer summer driving
Planning your journey before you leave will ensure a safer and more enjoyable trip, follow our ten top tips...
Tuesday, 4 August 2009

Used car values tipped to rise further
Vehicle leasing organisations looking to add to their fleets by purchasing used...
Friday, 31 July 2009

Company car drivers 'unlikely to consider public transport'
Company car drivers are unlikely to ditch their vehicles in order to travel...
Thursday, 30 July 2009

Professional driver consultation is "wide-ranging"
A consultation launched this week to specify hours that bus, van and professional...
Wednesday, 22 July 2009

New truck test plans 'have not been thought through'
Plans to move annual truck tests to a series of new Authorised Testing Facilities...
Tuesday, 21 July 2009

Company car drivers 'can hone their skills at new academy'
Company car drivers looking to hone their motoring skills and enjoy a good day...
Monday, 13 July 2009

Brits braced for rise in summer traffic congestion
The number of commercial vehicles on the UK's roads may have fallen, but drivers...
Friday, 10 July 2009

IAM issues flash flood warning
The end of the recent heatwave may come as a relief to company car drivers who...
Monday, 6 July 2009

National Oil Check Week hailed a success
Thousands of company car drivers across the UK are a little the wiser after...
Monday, 29 June 2009

Company car drivers 'should read up on foreign road laws'
Company car drivers planning an overseas journey this summer are being urged...
Wednesday, 24 June 2009

Company car drivers 'happy with their motors'
The majority of company car drivers and motorists in the UK are more than satisfied...
Tuesday, 23 June 2009

Company car drivers 'should keep check on oil levels'
Company car drivers are being urged to make sure they keep a regular eye on...
Wednesday, 17 June 2009

Contract hire firms prepare for Drive '09 show
Contract hire firms and company car drivers are likely to be in attendance as...
Friday, 12 June 2009

Highways Agency launches new tool for coach firms
Coach fleet operators preparing for a busy summer on Britain's roads are being...
Tuesday, 9 June 2009

Company car drivers seek out reputable garages
Company car drivers are already making the most of the new Motor Industry Code...
Wednesday, 3 June 2009

Company car drivers 'underestimate effect of alcohol'
Company car drivers have been warned not to risk their livelihood for the sake...
Tuesday, 2 June 2009

Company car drivers advised of forthcoming ESP regulations
Contract hire organisations have been advised that all new car models built...
Monday, 1 June 2009

Company car drivers 'warned about drink driving'
Police forces around the UK will be cracking down on motorists this summer in...
Friday, 29 May 2009

Driving in run flat tyre company cars 'should be adjusted'
Professional motorists who operate company cars have been urged to change their...
Thursday, 28 May 2009

Company car drivers warned of dangers of listening to football
When company car drivers listen to football on the radio while behind the wheel,...
Wednesday, 27 May 2009

ABD slams government road pricing
The Association of British Drivers (ABD) has thrown its weight against road...
Wednesday, 20 May 2009

Car scrappage scheme comes into force
Today sees the implementation of the government's new car scrappage scheme,...
Monday, 18 May 2009

Taking your hire car abroad
Tim Bowden, Operations Manager, Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions, gives us his top three tips for taking your hire car abroad
Friday, 15 May 2009

New parking restrictions to be imposed
Grey fleet organisations may wish to inform their motorists of the importance...
Tuesday, 5 May 2009

Drivers 'risk lives by texting'
Too many drivers are needlessly risking their lives and the safety of others...
Friday, 1 May 2009

Professional drivers 'to undergo more efficient training'
Contract hire fleet companies need no longer worry about the driving standards...
Thursday, 30 April 2009

Motorists 'should be considerate when it comes to potholes'
Grey fleet vehicle organisations have been urged to inform their drivers of...
Thursday, 30 April 2009

Another increase to the cost of driving
The cost of holding on to a driver's license is to rise again according to the...
Tuesday, 31 March 2009

Road safety firm urges drivers to get the message across
A breakdown specialist has asked British motorists to find their inner poet...
Monday, 30 March 2009

Many drivers spend more time in car than at home
A large number of drivers in the UK are in their cars more often than they are...
Thursday, 26 March 2009

Illegal tyres a pressing problem in the UK
Millions of UK motorists are driving vehicles which have illegal tyres, a new...
Wednesday, 25 March 2009

Corporate fleet managers set to benefit from new potholes website
Fleet managers have been given yet another useful online tool to help with the...
Tuesday, 24 March 2009

Company car drivers advised to keep their cool on the road
Company car drivers in Cambridgeshire have been given fresh advice on how best...
Monday, 23 March 2009

Fresh calls to ban 'dangerous' hands-free phones in cars
Young motorists using hands-free mobile phones while behind the wheel are taking...
Thursday, 19 March 2009

Fleets warned over breakdown safety
A new campaign has been launched to help fleet operators educate their drivers...
Wednesday, 18 March 2009

Business drivers 'the greenest on the roads'
Business drivers are leading the way when it comes to environmentally-friendly...
Wednesday, 25 February 2009

Audi makes free MOT offer
Credit-conscious Audi drivers will be pleased to hear that the German car giant...
Tuesday, 24 February 2009

AA warns of worsening road threat
The AA has highlighted the problems facing UK roads following the recent fortnight...
Wednesday, 18 February 2009

£3 million dedicated to updating of south east England's roads
Local roads in the south east of England are to receive £3 million in funding,...
Friday, 13 February 2009

Guide to bad weather driving revealed
A new guide has been put together by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM),...
Thursday, 12 February 2009

Sat-nav drivers' favourite device
According to a recent study by the AA, fleet managers could do a lot worse than...
Thursday, 8 January 2009

1 in 3 drivers will still drive after a drink
Almost a third of drivers have claimed that they would not be concerned about...
Wednesday, 17 December 2008

B30 biodiesel fuel
B30 biodiesel, which is now available from many Morrisons fuel stations...
Tuesday, 9 December 2008

Success for govt campaign against rogue drivers
Whitehall appears to have had some significant success in its battle against...
Wednesday, 12 November 2008

Protect cars and vans during the colder months
Drivers have been warned that they need to properly prepare their vehicles before...
Friday, 7 November 2008

Year-on-year car sales drop in October
The number of new cars sold in October was considerably lower than in the same...
Friday, 7 November 2008

Car sharing can cut costs, says eco firm
As well as helping to cut back on the levels of greenhouse gases being emitted...
Tuesday, 28 October 2008

Driving habits should change as darker evenings roll in
Drivers have been advised to change their motoring habits as well as their clocks...
Monday, 27 October 2008

Manufacturers cut CO2 emissions
Ever-evolving technology and rising consumer demand for smaller, energy-efficient...
Monday, 27 October 2008

Putting clocks back 'dangerous for drivers'
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has warned that the...
Friday, 24 October 2008

AA calls for lower motoring costs
The AA is calling on the government to ensure the cost of motoring is kept to...
Wednesday, 22 October 2008

DVLA in foreign driver registration plea
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has urged fleet managers who...
Tuesday, 14 October 2008

IAM launches fleet driver training scheme
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has launched a new driver training...
Wednesday, 8 October 2008

Labour rolls out new 'permit to drive' scheme
Employees at the Labour Party now have to qualify for a 'permit to drive' scheme...
Wednesday, 1 October 2008

Rising cost of living affecting driving habits
The increasingly expensive cost of living is causing drivers across the UK to alter...
Tuesday, 30 September 2008

12m motorists would fail if they re-took driving test
Almost 12 million motorists have admitted that they would fail their driving test if...
Tuesday, 30 September 2008

12m motorists would fail if they re-took driving test
Almost 12 million motorists have admitted that they would fail their driving...
Tuesday, 30 September 2008

Rising cost of living affecting driving habits
The increasingly expensive cost of living is causing drivers across the UK to...
Tuesday, 30 September 2008

Drivers' star signs can have impact on accidents
Geminis are more likely to be involved in a car accident than any other star sign...
Monday, 29 September 2008

Drivers' star signs can have impact on accidents
Geminis are more likely to be involved in a car accident than any other star...
Monday, 29 September 2008

Texting 'worse than alcohol' for motorists
People who attempt to write a text message while behind the wheel are engaged...
Thursday, 18 September 2008

New driving tests incorporate eco-focus
Motorists are now receiving advice about economical road-use as part...
Tuesday, 16 September 2008

Fleets warned about young drivers
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has published a new report...
Thursday, 11 September 2008

Uninsured drivers 'should face higher fines'
Fleet managers who fail to ensure their drivers have valid insurance...
Tuesday, 9 September 2008

Uninsured drivers 'a massive problem'
Motorists who do not have a valid driving licence are a massive problem...
Thursday, 4 September 2008

Falling congestion 'stems from driver behaviour'
The reasons for falling congestion levels are more complicated than...
Tuesday, 2 September 2008

Access to cars on the rise
New statistics show that the average household is now more likely...
Monday, 1 September 2008

New road tax renewal rules revealed
New rules might make it easier for fleet managers to renew the tax...
Friday, 29 August 2008

Fleet operators opinions' sought by DSA
Fleet operators have been asked by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA)...
Friday, 29 August 2008

Off-street parking costs due to rise
Plans have been laid out to increase the cost of off-street parking...
Wednesday, 20 August 2008

Anti-depressant warning to drivers
Fleet managers have been cautioned that drivers who take anti-depressants...
Wednesday, 20 August 2008

Traffic levels fall nation-wide
The number of car journeys taken on Britain's roads has fallen by...
Friday, 15 August 2008

London congestion charge 'has no impact'
The British capital is exactly as congested as it was five years ago,...
Monday, 11 August 2008

Improvements recommended for 'Britain's worst road'
A new report has suggested nearly 30 recommendations to improve the...
Thursday, 7 August 2008

Fleets warned about revised parking laws
The government is considering plans to increase the number of penalty...
Wednesday, 30 July 2008

New guidance for drivers heading abroad
Commercial fleet managers have been advised to check that all of their...
Tuesday, 29 July 2008

Warning over tougher dangerous driving laws
Fleet managers have been reminded that the government is rolling out...
Wednesday, 23 July 2008

Motorists 'driving on empty tanks'
Many British motorists are driving with barely any fuel in their tanks...
Friday, 18 July 2008

Modern-day motorists 'more aggressive'
Motorists on Britain's roads have noticeably more aggressive driving...
Friday, 11 July 2008

Motorists vote for cheaper fuel
Grey fleet drivers and personal vehicle owners are so concerned about...
Thursday, 26 June 2008

Fleet managers renew opposition to toll plans
Fleet managers have once again voiced concerns over plans to increase...
Wednesday, 18 June 2008

Untrained drivers 'costly' to fleets
Drivers lacking in proper vehicle management training are costing...
Tuesday, 10 June 2008

Over 30% of drivers don't know national speed limit
A significant proportion of drivers could be putting themselves at risk of a fine...
Saturday, 31 May 2008

Drivers 'not put off' by gas guzzler tax
Motorists in the UK are so far un-perturbed by the increases to road tax that will be applied to higher-emitting...
Thursday, 29 May 2008

Driving more efficiently could save drivers £8bn
UK drivers could save a collective £8 billion of fuel by adopting more economical driving habits,...
Wednesday, 28 May 2008

Half of dangerous drivers pass on bad habits
Over half of UK parents are putting their children's health at risk by demonstrating poor road safety,...
Friday, 23 May 2008

New survey highlights drivers' ignorance
One in two drivers lack even basic awareness of roadside maintenance jobs, according to one...
Monday, 19 May 2008

DfT seeks 'continuous training' for workers
The Department for Transport is drawing up a new road safety strategy that will require at-work drivers...
Friday, 16 May 2008

New parking fine laws 'unreasonable'
Changes to the laws governing parking fines have lead to greater numbers of unjustified penalty charge...
Thursday, 15 May 2008

New verification service for driving licences
Employers can now take advantage of an online service that instantly checks the validity of driving licences.
Saturday, 10 May 2008

Govt proposes vocational driver qualifications
Plans to make vocational qualifications mandatory for anyone who drives a vehicle at work have been outlined...
Friday, 9 May 2008

Most drivers oblivious of van speed limits
Some 85 per cent of drivers are unaware that speed limits for vans differ from those for regular vehicles,...
Wednesday, 23 April 2008