Archive For: Driver Safety

Fancy A Working Pizza Oven In Your Boot?

When it comes to fleets, our minds often go to the more obvious examples. Haulage, logistics, food and consumables. But there’s a type of fleet that’s always on the move and thanks to various apps, always busy: The takeaway delivery vehicle.    And there’s none more iconic than the pizza delivery car, right? I’m thinking ... Read More

Self-Driving Technology, Fleets And Transport – What’s Next?

Self-driving technology projects have been given a boost as the government announces new funding in partnership with industry to further study how it can help improve transport, with a particular focus on local transport. The £1.3 million aims to expand the government’s commitment to new technology in the driving sector and autonomous driving technology is ... Read More

A Bobcat On The Loose…

When you’re heading home for the evening, the last thing you expect is to be met face-to-face with a bobcat. I should clarify… I mean the construction vehicle that’s essentially a loader or a large forklift and not a wild animal. But in a way, that’s worse. Well, that’s precisely what happened in Pennsylvania, USA, ... Read More

‘Plan For Drivers’ Policy Paper Launched By Government

The government has set out new plans for traffic rules and regulations with drivers in mind in a new policy paper. According to the government, it’s part of its ambitions to ‘back’ drivers and reduce the amount of traffic enforcement required. It’s an ambitious policy paper and aims to ensure that driving is cost-effective for ... Read More

You’re only as old as you feel

As the old saying goes, you’re only as old as you feel… Some mornings that might be a bit older than others, but you get the point. Now, when it comes to driving, age is pretty important. You can only get your licence once you’re 17 and then there’s a whole load of age restrictions ... Read More

Wales Reduces Speed Limit To 20mph In Built-Up Areas

Wales has officially reduced speed limits in all built-up areas from 30mph to 20mph.  It’s become the first country in the UK to make the move and the UN, environmental groups and road safety groups have all praised the decision. The move hasn’t been universally popular, though, with many politicians and those who oppose the ... Read More

Why Did The Office Chair Cross The Road?

What do you do when an office chair flies through the sky in the middle of the motorway? If it feels like you’re waiting for the punchline, I don’t blame you. But it’s a bizarre question that you probably never think you’ve had to answer… until you do. And that’s exactly the situation a family ... Read More

New £8 Million Fund Aims To Improve HGV and Fleet Roadside Rest Areas

The government has announced new funding aimed at improving roadside rest facilities for drivers, mainly HGV and fleet drivers. Funding comes from the Department for Transport’s (DfT) HGV Parking and Driver Welfare Grant Scheme as it looks to make life on the road easier and more convenient, as well as more comfortable. In total, 39 ... Read More

Don’t Have A Cow, Man

There’s nothing quite like the chaos of animals out on the road. I’m thinking of sheep finding their way out of a farmer’s field, cows taking a nap on a country lane and a bull having a ride in the passenger seat. Okay, that last one’s probably the odd one out… But that’s exactly what ... Read More

Where’s the locking wheel nut again?

If you want a job doing properly, you best do it yourself. Or at least how the old saying goes… and sometimes it’s true, too. But when it comes to vehicles, we’re all a bit more hands-off than we used to be. There’s probably a good reason for it – more than one, in fact. ... Read More