The Direct Vision Standard (DVS) for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) assesses and rates how much a driver can see directly from their HGV cab in relation to other road users. The DVS forms part of a proposed Safety Permit for all HGVs over 12 tonnes entering London. Direct Vision Standard (DVS permit) DVS was created [...]

RWM will transform Birmingham’s NEC into the focal point of the global resource management industry when the show returns on 11 & 12 September, 2019. As the leading recycling and waste management event in the UK, RWM is a platform for the industry’s most influential names and organisations to discover the latest innovations shaping their [...]

Jaguar Land Rover have developed a steering wheel that could help drivers' eyes on the road - by using heat to indicate drivers when to turn left or right. The research, which was undertaken in partnership with Glasgow University, has created a 'sensory steering wheel', parts of which can be quickly heated and cooled to [...]

The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) came into effect in central London on 8 April 2019. Within the first month of its operation, the average compliance rate of vehicles entering the zone was around 71 per cent during Congestion Charge hours. New figures released by Transport for London (TfL) show that, on average, 17,400 non-compliant [...]

Distractions for drivers are at an all-time high, a study by Atlas Insurance stated that two-thirds of accidents were caused by distracted driving. With the high technology and optional extras, we are able to access on new vehicles today such as lane assist, blind spot monitoring and automatic braking systems. This could encourage lazy and [...]

Today’s technology allows us to reduce risk and cut costs for businesses operating fleets of vehicles. You may have thought about CCTV or telematics to improve your staff behaviour or working procedures, but have you thought about whether it would be beneficial to your establishment? In 2015, a HGV driver was caught making a card [...]

ACSS welcomes Nick Blake as Telematics Specialist, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, previously working for the likes of Fleetmatics and Hubio Fleet. The introduction of Telematics sales will be a large part of transformation for ACSS. This growth will be a combined force of direct marketing and sales strategy. [...]

Does your school meet parents' expectations of safety? School transport can be a valuable tool for parents, but comes at a significant cost, with fees up to £1000 a year for some parents. When paying for the service, parents need to be assured their children are protected and safe whilst on board, protected from incidents [...]

[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] Will you be ready if these recommendations become mandatory national minimum standards? “While the vast majority of drivers are safe and act responsibly, we have seen too many cases where taxi and minicab drivers have used their job to prey on vulnerable people, women and children.” - Taxis Minister Nusrat Ghan - February [...]

[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] Driving in heavy snow is dangerous. Not only is visibility and stopping an issue in poor weather, businesses also run the risk of stranded drivers in snow and driver collisions. In 2017, there were 7502 vehicle crashes in the UK as a result of poor weather conditions. This caused 60 deaths, 1339 serious injuries [...]