Monday, May 13 2013
According to legal experts, the introduction of in-vehicle camera telematics is a good idea when it comes to verifying and prosecuting crash-for-cash fraudsters. The new telematics product is released this month, and The Motor Accident Solicitors Society (MASS) says it would like to see more and more vehicles using the cameras in a bid to [...]
Tuesday, May 7 2013
The East Midland Ambulance Service has said it will be sticking with Michelin tyres for future winters, after they were so impressed by their Alpin cold-weather variety. Specially-designed for temperatures below 7 degrees, the Service gave credit to the tyres for keeping them on the road during the tough winter weather. The fleet manager, Steve [...]
Monday, March 11 2013
If you’re a van owner, then take heed! It seems that in recent months, crash for cash claims are on the rise, with fraudsters deliberately causing accidents in order to claim from their insurance. In a bid to put a stop to the criminals, unprecedented jail terms are being given to those convicted of purposefully [...]
Wednesday, March 6 2013
Vehicle tracking system, Ctrack, has proven it has what it takes when it comes to recovering stolen vans, by successfully locating one so it could be returned to its owners in less than an hour. The van was stolen from Nottinghamshire-based company Traffic Management Services (TMS),and the theft was immediately reported to the police. Because [...]
Thursday, February 28 2013
Mercedes Benz has made a number of revisions to its Sprinter van, available to buy this summer. Safety is the new model’s number one priority, along with a new Euro-6 compliant diesel engine. Crosswind Assist keeps the van safely on course in times of gusty wind, while collision prevention assist alerts the driver if they [...]
Thursday, February 21 2013
Another day, another story from France! If you’ve been travelling through the country lately, you’ll be aware of the law which stated that all vans, motorbikes and cars must carry a working breathalyser with them at all times. Anybody caught without one would be fined eleven euros. Well now it seems the government has had [...]
Monday, November 19 2012
According to windscreen company, Autoglass, van drivers need to start carrying out those all-important winter checks on their vehicles in order to ensure they stay safe and sound on the roads when the weather turns extreme. They have compiled a list of top tips to help you keep your van in tip-top condition: Don’t be [...]
Tuesday, October 2 2012
E-Training World has added a minibus drivers’ training system to its portfolio of services available to drivers of a selection of different vehicles. The service will cover four key areas of minibus driving: attitude, knowledge, concentration, observation and hazard awareness. Managing Director of E-Training World, Graham Hurdle said; ‘We’re delighted to be able to offer [...]
Monday, September 24 2012
Tyre safety specialist, TyreSafe, has launched a pledge on its Facebook page designed to get drivers to check the tread depth on their tyres before the winter really sets in. The so-called ’20p pledge’ will ask visitors to carry out the test within the next seven days from visiting the page before sharing it with [...]
Thursday, September 20 2012
Van manufacturer, Iveco, has teamed up with Dainese to create a number of safety solutions for passengers of both its heavy and light commercial vehicles. Dainese’s very own D-air airbags have been fitted around the seats of the vehicles, with the technology coming from the world of motorbike racing, where it is currently protecting racing [...]
Tuesday, September 18 2012
Julie Townsend, Deputy Chief Executive of road safety organisation Brake, has said the group is ‘extremely thrilled’ with reports that the 80mph suggested motorway speed limit will now not go ahead after Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin warned the Prime Minister that ‘safety is paramount’. She continued; ‘We warmly welcome Mr McLoughlin’s comments that his priority [...]
Friday, August 31 2012
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare is offering fleet managers the chance to help their employees understand the importance of good eyesight in occupational driving. To encourage staff members to test their own eyesight, Specsavers is offering an actual-sized number plate along with instructions on how to monitor their sight levels to see if they pass the minimum [...]
Thursday, August 30 2012
If you’re a fleet manager, then road safety charity, Brake, would like to encourage you and your fleet to sign up for this year’s Road Safety Week, taking place November 19th-25th. This year, the charity would like to promote safe driving amongst fleet staff members and urges managers to register their support as soon as [...]
Tuesday, August 28 2012
According to a survey by the IAM, the answer is yes, people do seem to feel that the appearance of speed cameras on the road is a good preventative measure when it comes to slowing speeding drivers down. In a survey conducted by the IAM, 85% of respondents said they feel speed cameras have helped to [...]
Thursday, August 23 2012
TyreSafe, the not for profit road safety organisation, has produced a short video demonstrating how fleets that implement the correct tyre maintenance will ensure better driving and a reduction of fuel costs. The video provides fleets with examples of how costs can escalate when issues are applied to more than one vehicle. Under-inflated tyres are [...]