FORS Professional Pedestrian Safe is the latest free-to-access eLearning module available online to FORS members. The new eLearning module seeks to educate drivers on the specific dangers pedestrians face and what they can do to protect them. Pedestrian Safe joins the existing suite of safety eLearning modules (Cycle Safety, Van Smart, Smart Driving, and Bridge [...]

Today’s customers demand a high level of customer service. One thing to consider is if your customers are suffering at the cost of your mistakes, are your drivers delivering goods or attending jobs on time? Is your fleet uptime enough to keep up with the demand of your customers? The use of Telematics will help you monitor [...]

As the UK prepares to leave the EU on the 31st January this year, the Haulage and International Supply Chain industry are urged to act now and be prepared for the potential impact. The priority for the UK is to negotiate a trade deal with the EU to provide as much access as possible for [...]

Telematics systems are producing more data than ever, the International Data Corporation back in 2014 predicted that by 2020, the world will be generating 44 times more data than we were in 2009. We can convert this large amount of Telematics data to meaningful information, displayed to you in an intelligent dashboard that is easy to use. With Telematics [...]

Every day, two people are killed or seriously injured on London's streets by vehicles travelling at inappropriate speeds. Whether you're pulling away too quickly, accelerating too hard or not giving yourself enough time to brake, the higher the speed, the higher the risk. One hundred and twelve people were killed in personal injury road traffic [...]

All vehicles should be checked regularly to ensure they meet the standards required for safe and efficient operation. In much the same way, the mental welfare of drivers should also be assessed before they are allowed behind the wheel. This helps to ensure the safety of both the driver and other road users, while also [...]

DVSA has provided a guide to maintain roadworthiness, you’re responsible for making sure your vehicle is safe to drive. Carry out a walkaround check of the vehicle before your journey to make sure it’s safe. Report any defects in writing to the person in charge of sorting out vehicle defects in your organisation. The police and Driver and [...]

Are your company car costs impacting your bottom line? Grey fleets are costing employers more than £5.5 billion a year in mileage claims and car allowance, research suggests. Grey fleets are private vehicles that are used for the business, owned by the employee. There are several downfalls of operating a grey fleet, your business may [...]

If your vehicles transport internationally then at some point you may have questioned the security of your vehicles. ACSS have seen an increase in requests to install AdvancedVision CCTV system to deter any potential stowaways and prevent activity at the rear of lorries. A driver in March was fined over £12,000 after 20 stowaways were [...]