Saturday, March 20th 2010
The latest fleet news
CIPD survey shows workers as likely to have caring responsibilities for a partner, relative, and friend as they are for children, highlighting growing demand for flexibility at work A survey of 2,000 employees by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) shows workers are as likely to have caring responsibilities for a partner, relative, and [...]
Vauxhall is number one fleet manufacturer for UK Fleet Managers
The coveted title – Fleet Manufacturer of the Year – has been awarded to Vauxhall at the 2010 Fleet News Awards held on Wednesday 17 March at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel. Fleet Manufacturer of the Year is not only one of the prestigious Headline Awards at the event, it is also one of the most [...]
Toyota Aygo Black now available to order
Order books have opened for Aygo Black, a new version of Toyota’s city car. Aygo Black comes with a choice array of sports styling features with additional Alcantara and leather upholstery, a leather-trimmed sports steering wheel, leather gear shift knob (manual models), 14-inch alloy wheels and Tempest Black metallic exterior paint finish. Powered by the Toyota [...]
IAM surges cyclists to claim their lane
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has urged cyclists to make themselves seen and to “claim their lane”, moving out into the middle of the lane when approaching a junction or parked cars. Duncan Pickering, IAM Cycling Development Manager, said: “There has been some debate as to whether cyclists should stick to the kerb or push [...]
One North East welcome Nissan’s latest investment
Responding to news that the Nissan LEAF will be manufactured at the company’s Sunderland plant, Margaret Fay, Chairman of One North East, said: “Margaret Fay, Chairman of One North East, said: "We are absolutely thrilled at this latest investment by Nissan at its Sunderland factory. "Today’s announcement comes almost a year to the day since [...]
80 percent of the population do not know how to tell a good mechanic from a bad one
Badly repaired cars are a leading cause of traffic accidents and pose a serious risk to the safety of individuals and families on the road. However, a recent poll shows over 80 percent of the population do not know how to tell a good mechanic from a bad one. Today, the Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) scheme [...]
Comment: High Speed Rail Plan is Transport Hypocrisy
Different Rules for Road and Rail The ABD today condemned plans to spend £27 billion on a network of 250mph trains that are likely to benefit a very small percentage of the population, while the road network on which we all depend languishes in disrepair and endemic congestion. Most disturbing of all are the double standards [...]
CFC Solutions warns how crucial maintenance checks are for extended life fleets
CFC Solutions, the market leader in the supply of fleet, contract hire and workshop management solutions, is warning companies extending their vehicles into a fifth year of operation that maintenance must be made a priority in order to ensure that their fleets are kept in a good and safe condition. This helpful advice comes at a [...]
VermillionMVT: How businesses can benefit with PDA mobile job management
VermillionMVT, the Preston based fleet management business and a leading provider of application tracking software and flexible technology solutions for businesses and individuals, is eager to explain the broad range of benefits of PDA mobile job management to those businesses that may not be familiar with such technology that offers an immediate return on investment. PDA [...]
Continued surge in student numbers enables unemployment to fall
Continued surge in student numbers enables unemployment to fall, despite fewer people in work as private sector sheds jobs, says CIPD Dr John Philpott, Chief Economic Adviser at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) comments as follows on official labour market statistics published earlier today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which update [...]
Almost 50% agree with plans to fine drivers who leave engines running
Nearly half of people agree with plans to fine drivers who leave their engines running unnecessarily according to a new poll by Motorpoint. Some 47% of motorists surveyed by the car supermarket giant backed the move by North Lincolnshire Council to charge drivers £20 every time they leave their engine running for too long while loading [...]
IMI honour top industry achievers
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) celebrated the achievements of automotive companies and individuals in the Skillmiles scheme at its Annual Dinner last week in the presence of the Institute’s Patron, HRH Prince Michael of Kent. In front of an audience of more than 340 industry executives who attended the prestigious annual event at The [...]
Honda: affected models are not sold in Europe
Honda will recall approximately 344,000 Odyssey and 68,000 Element vehicles from the 2007-2008 model years in the US to modify the Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) modulator. Honda has received customer complaints of brake pedals that feel "soft" or that gradually exhibit a pedal height that gets lower (closer to the floor) before the vehicle stops. In [...]
Too expensive to fill up! Fleet Voice
Fleet Voice Column. March 17, 2010. The 2010 Formula One Season kicked off in Bahrain and saw Spaniard Fernando Alonso take a win on his Ferrari debut. It was a mixed event for British challengers, as Lewis Hamilton made it onto the third step of the podium, however reigning world champion, Jenson Button had a frustrating [...]
Responsible young drivers can earn insurance savings
As part of its campaign to address the most at-risk drivers on our roads – young drivers – the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has provided an incentive for young drivers to be safer. IAM Surety Insurance, offered exclusively to IAM members via Adelaide Insurance, has until now been targeted at drivers aged 21 and above. [...]
Lex Autolease survey reveals company cars mean fast cash for UK businesses
Lex Autolease, the UK’s largest company car and van provider has recently commissioned a survey, in partnership with YouGov, which has highlighted the growth funds being raised through ‘sale and leaseback’ agreements with one in four (27%) financial directors intend to offload company-owned vehicles in a bid to raise more cash. The survey reveals that [...]
Lombard: Fundamentals of Salary Sacrifice need to be understood by fleets
Lombard Vehicle Management, the UK’s largest asset finance company are warning that fleets need to have a better appreciation of the fundamentals when it comes to salary sacrifice. Whist they may be flavour of the month a lack of understanding of what is involved in this type of scheme may spell problems for both employer [...]
‘Not a drop; not a drag’ campaign steps up a gear
Road safety charity Brake and Direct Line today reveal an overwhelming cry from the British public for Government action to 20curb the menace of drink and drug driving. The call comes in the same month as the findings from an inquiry on drink and drug driving by Lord Peter North for the Department for Transport are [...]
Toyota say recall programme on course
One month on from the launch of Toyota’s accelerator recall campaign, work has been completed on more than half – 90,000-plus – of the cars that have been identified as requiring attention. An even larger proportion of recalled Prius models have received adjustment to their braking software programme with 58 per cent of the affected vehicles [...]
The CIPD People Management Awards to celebrate good practice through recession in 2010
Nominations for the 2010 Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s (CIPD) People Management Awards are now officially open. Standard categories such as Employee engagement and Organisational learning will be contested as normal, alongside The Michael Kelly Outstanding Student Award, introduced this year to recognise the contribution CIPD students make to business success. An overall winner [...]
Everglade Services is one of the leading specialists in vehicle speed limitation and driver risk management devices. Our product range includes vehicle speed limiters to conform with the latest regulations and legislation. We also offer driver risk management products to help organisations limit liability and also provide tools to further train, develop and protect their fleet drivers. Whether you operate a small or large fleet, you can be confident that Everglade Services offer some of the best speed limiters and driver risk management aids, at the best prices with dedicated customer service. Our team can advise as to what the legal requirements of your fleet are and project manage fitment of speed limiter systems to your vehicles, at a location and time convenient to your organisation. This means that you experience less down time of vehicles whilst ensuring your fleet conforms to current legislation. We operate throughout the UK.
1st 4 Driving Instruction is based in Ashford, Kent, covering Ashford, Maidstone, Canterbury, Folkestone and Tenterden, we provide learner driver training, fleet driver training, existing driver courses and driving instructor training. A well planned and executed programme for improving fleet safety will always pay for itself in very little time, with excellent benefits to the company as a whole. We specialise in driver training, with a particular niche market for van drivers. Since starting trading just a few years back in 2006 we have become one of the largest providers of van driver training courses. However, we do cover a wide range of corporate driver training services.
AA Risk Management Solutions provides a comprehensive suite of services to help you manage your fleet vehicle operations effectively and economically. Choose whatever combination of elements best suits your business. Costs can be tailored to fit your budget, and each part of the service can potentially save you money, as well as help to reduce hassle and increase efficiency.
Abavus provides specialist, accredited training, consulting and service delivery across a wide range of practical areas, including : close protection training, anti-hijack & evasive driving, close protection services, local authority training & development. All our training is academically accredited with all our trainers professionally qualified and practising in their field of specialism and all of our operatives deployed on engagements have current and up to date operating skills and experience. Individual customer requirements are listened to, understood and built into each and every delivery.
Absolute Fleet Training leads the way in the field of fleet driver and driving instructor training in the UK and Ireland. We are a company concerned with quality training and the achievement of results for our clients. Our exceptionally high success rate is achieved as the result of our vast knowledge, experience and by the provision of a personal and friendly service. Our aim is to make available the experience and knowledge, gained from years of working in the instructor and driver training and testing industry, to any individual, company or authority requiring driver or instructor training and development or the establishment of an examination or testing organisation.
Do you run a company and have drivers on the road? Protect yourself and your team and take back a certificate for your records. Actiondrome are the skid training provider of choice for public services, companies and concerned individuals around the country. Tackle wet roads, ice and snow in one great session without leaving the centre - guaranteed to bring a smile! The Actiondrome SKID CAR is in easy reach of Swindon, the M4 and the south of England in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside. Learn skid control in a safe environment - we are not a skid pan, we use a clean, state-of-the-art SKID CAR to let you learn at your own pace with a professional skid control instructor beside you. Your learning will be tailored to your personal driving skills, and you are guaranteed to leave with some simple steps to help keep you safe. Our skid course has been tried and enjoyed by advanced driving associations and road safety organisations locally and nationally.
As a leading provider of fleet risk management services, with many years' experience working with some of the largest UK insurers, intermediaries and fleet operators, Active Risk Management (the trading style of THB Risk Management Limited) can help vehicle fleet operators comply with legislative requirements in a manner that is proportionate and cost effective. Fleet operators who work with us can expect to see their incident frequency reduce substantially. Our extensive range of flexible solutions can be matched to meet the exact needs of your business no matter what size of company fleet you have - we are able to offer training for fleets that range from 1 – 20,000 vehicles. Active Risk Management works because it delivers training in your drivers' real working environment.
Acuitiv Ltd are specialists in corporate and fleet driver training for cars, light vans, LGVs, minibuses and PCVs. Studies have shown that fleet driver training courses can significantly reduce the incidence of crashes in a vehicle fleet. Being trained in defensive driving techniques gives drivers the edge over others and reduces the chance of being involved in an incident. We run a selection of fleet driver training or defensive driving courses for drivers of most classes of company and private vehicle throughout Great Britain and provide tailored services to cover fleet driver training for all sizes of fleet. Risk management training can significantly reduce the risks faced by your drivers. Reductions of up to 30% in the incident rate are not unknown. For further details on our services please see our website.
Alphabet is one of the top ten fleet management companies in Europe operating in 15 countries. We combine extensive automotive and financial services knowledge to optimise the efficiency of your fleet. Our personal approach, combined with our product knowledge and advanced online programmes, ensures transparency and makes us a reliable partner for clients all over the world. Alphabet offers a comprehensive portfolio of fleet products, with a broad selection of funding solutions, along with maintenance, fleet management, fuel management, accident management, risk management and vehicle rental.
The AN Baldry School of Motoring provides driving lessons in Ipswich, Needham Market and Stowmarket areas and throughout Suffolk. We are DSA approved fleet driver trainers and provide fleet driver training and risk asessment services in East Anglia. Employers have responsibility under Health and Safety legislation to ensure so far as reasonably practicable the health and safety of their employees and others who may be affected by their work activities. We will help you as a company to identify risks in working practices, as well as helping your employees to identify risk factors in their own driving. Once risks have been identified, we can help you to reduce or eliminate them completely.
Part of BNP Paribas, Arval is the leading fleet and fuel management company in the UK with over 30 years of experience in the industry. We manage over 145,000 vehicles and have over 1.2 million drivers using our fuel cards. We provide services to both small business and large corporations including internationally managed contracts. We take our commitment to the fleet industry seriously. We proactively research and educate both companies and drivers on fleet issues, particularly focussing on ‘the complete cost of vehicle ownership’, Health &Safety and the fleet’s impact on the environment. We also understand that good fleet management means – hassle free driving, and we reflect this with our comprehensive product range.
Auto Risk Solutions is committed to making your work related road safety policy a practical, effective, cost efficient, and straight forward process, that will help to keep your drivers safe whilst on the road, and your company’s health and safety responsibilities fulfilled. Our principal consultant, Tom Jones, is an experienced risk auditor in the field of occupational road risk assessment and is available to give advice on the safety of your on-road activities whatever the size of the fleet and whatever vehicle scheme you operate. Avoid spending valuable time and effort... ...in searching for, assessing, and deciding on road safety service providers. Auto Risk Solutions can source, provide and manage suitable training organisations that are suited to your particular requirements
Automotional is a web-based place for companies (and individuals) who are ‘automotional’ about driving; whether it’s driver risk management, driving tips, products, services or general information about best practice. The site and the range of solutions for business are uniquely flexible and cover online, theoretical and practical driving courses, all supported by a comprehensive, real-time, user-accessible recording and management information reporting function. Automotional will provide you and your organisation with a truly bespoke, innovative, original and effective portfolio of services, products and reporting that will save you money, demonstrate your commitment to your employees’ welfare, satisfy your legal requirements and take all the hassle out of running a driver risk management programme.
We provide a comprehensive service to enable you to effectively manage work related road safety. We are highly qualified DSA registered fleet trainers and genuine specialists, who are passionate about stopping crash involvement. The service we provide is inexpensive, comprehensive and effective. The services we provide to fleets operating cars, vans, minibuses and A Frame trailers include pre employment assessments, defensive driver training, driver risk assessments, licence checking and lots of free management support and advice. For further information please see our website.
Bespoke Driver Training are a eading provider of bespoke driver training courses and other fleet risk management solutions. Our bespoke driving courses include VIP protection driving, chauffeuring, emergency response driving. As a leading provider of bespoke driving courses and other fleet risk management solutions, we understand the issues companies face in safely keeping their colleagues and their vehicles on the road. Our road-risks management consultancy service will help you to determine if you are taking all reasonably practicable precautions to ensure the health and safety of your staff. Rather than simply provide a "one package for all" driving course - at Bespoke we will help you to determine if driver training is actually required. We suggest risk assessing individual drivers in order to determine if they actually need training to remain safe on the roads.
Our fleet driver training courses across Lancashire and Cumbria will help you to reduce costs, reduce risks and increase your employees' skills. Call us for a free consultation so that we can show you how much you could save. (Driver Training - Beyond Driving). We provide specialist training for your company drivers in order to help you reduce risks to your employees and vehicles, reduce costs, and to help you comply with current Health and Safety regulations. We will help you as a company to identify risks in working practices, as well as helping your employees to identify risk factors in their own driving. Once risks have been identified, we can help you to reduce or eliminate them completely.
Yorkshire based Bill Plant CDM Ltd is one of the UK’s leading occupational road risk management and driver training specialists, providing an extensive range of services. Bill Plant CDM Ltd takes pride in its services, delivering measurable and tangible results, not only in the field of occupational road risk management and consultancy but also fleet driver training to a very high standard. The results include reduced accident rates and improved fuel economy as well as lower fleet operating costs. Working in partnership with local authorities, fleet operators, contract fleet hire companies; Bill Plant CDM Ltd has a proven record, of which it is justifiably proud.
Blue School of Motoring is a driving school offering a full range of driver training courses, from learner driver training to Pass Plus courses, motorway training and advanced driver training in the south east. We are also Driving Standards Agency registered for fleet driver training services. Blue School of Motoring can offer a cost effective training programme for your company car or van drivers. The benefits of managing work-related road safety can be considerable, no matter what the size of your business. Our courses include driver risk assessment, Eco driver training, defensive driving and accident control training. We are an expanding independent driving school that covers most towns in the Home Counties including Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Middlesex, Oxfordshire, Surrey and parts of London – all listed on our website, but if you can’t see your town listed, please call us to double check.
Blythin & Brown Insurance Brokers were founded in 1970 when Alan Blythin and Denis Brown opened an Independent Broking office in Loughborough, Leicestershire. Their core commitment was to ensure customers received honest, independent advice in the knowledge that their interests would always come first. The partnership quickly flourished and grew to be the largest broker in the area, trading from our three storey offices near to Loughborough's Market Place. Starting from an account of personal and commercial insurance, the business has diversified and now provides Independent Financial Advice, Risk Management, Health & Safety Advice and whole a range of supporting services to assist our client's needs. Over 38 years trading has allowed our Brokerage to develop very strong relationships with some of the UK's most prominent Insurers, including the Lloyd's Market, enabling us to offer every client a policy that is right for their individual needs.
Celtic Driver Training - specialists in fleet driver training. From our headquarters in Rotherham, South Yorkshire we provide fleet driver training for businesses throughout the UK. Celtic Driver Training will work with you to solve your fleet training problems by offering you quality fleet driver training with exceptional value for money. By providing continued professional development for your drivers you will help them to stay safe and productive, reduce your fleet running costs and maintain and enhance your professional reputation. Benefit from the savings you can make by introducing eco driving which will save you fuel, vehicle wear and tear and reduce your fleet's carbon footprint. The aim of our fleet driver training programmes is to reduce or eliminate the risk of drivers being involved in an accident, and to ensure fleet drivers adopt a safe driving attitude whilst being aware of issues such as wear and tear, fuel economy and environmental considerations.
Control Driving is a highly experienced and qualified driver training company, catering for large corporate fleets, small private companies and individuals in the UK or overseas. Whether you want to optimise safety techniques or simply improve all round driving skills and enjoyment, Control Driving can provide driver training at the right level. We are able to provide a long term risk management programme covering aspects such as vehicle fleet, driver information, licence checks, driver training and accident management.
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CUSTOS is a UK owned and managed company and was established to provide a vehicle tracking and fleet management solution for businesses of all sizes. We can help you free up your time, save you money and minimise your Duty of Care exposure. The CUSTOS system is entirely web based, so all you need is a PC with an internet connection. As the unit is also used for theft tracking, we don’t advertise where they are hidden. However the installation takes less than an hour and there are several locations where the unit can be concealed. You will be given you unique secure log in, which will allow you to check your fleet from anywhere with an internet connection. Our system is available 24/7 and updates every five minutes and you can generate reports as often as you need.
Daimler Fleet Management work in consultation with you to identify the optimum fleet solution for your business. We combine fleet management expertise with the purchasing power of the Daimler Group, our priority being to ensure we provide you with the assistance you need to run your fleet smoothly. Whether you want to own or lease your fleet, we can help, also offering a range of services to help with the day to day management of your fleet. In addition we offer a range of administrative and analytical support services to ensure the smooth running of the fleet. Our fleet expertise and analysis tools will help you make the optimum decision for your fleet.
For most fleets, changing the cuture is a far more effective (and cheaper) way to reduce accidents than driver training. We work with you to design and implement a balanced strategy that will put you back in control.
Defensive Driver Training are one of the UK’s leading corporate driver training companies specialising in providing defensive and advanced driving courses to wide variety of clients from almost every sector of the UK economy including banking, property, petro- chemical, pharmaceutical, electricity & gas, energy generation and distribution, local authorities, NHS Trusts and government agencies. Since our formation in 1989 we have trained over 100,000 drivers of more than 1000 organisations throughout the UK, Ireland and the rest of Europe. Our range of courses covers car, van, minibus, PCV and LGV drivers. We also have a range of bespoke courses for local authority clients using specialist vehicles.
Drive & Survive has developed a broad range of products including fleet driver training to help with managing road risk and they are collectively known as the Driver Risk Management Programme (DRMP). Notwithstanding the statutory duty of care that all employers have towards the wellbeing of their employees whilst at work, taking steps to reduce the amount of bent metal incurred by your working vehicles, by implementing some form of driver risk management programme, simply makes good business sense. Driver risk management is more than just implementing fleet driver training. Managing road risk is a vital element proper fleet management and can reap significant financial rewards. If you would like to have a free, no obligation consultation with one of our experienced experts, to assess your risk management needs, please contact us.
The Drive Smarter road risk management programme is a suite of solutions that includes e-learning, a risk profile, workshops and in-car driver training. It offers your organisation a variety of options for driver training that best suit your needs. You can choose an individual product or select a variety of solutions and build a programme that works best for you. We are a provider of training solutions for safer work driving. We have a single defining purpose - to provide best-in-class training solutions aimed at organisations that have employees who drive for work purposes.
Driver Training Essex is located in Basildon, Essex. We are a commercial driver training company offering a range of services including fleet driver training, driving assessments, advanced driving skills, large goods vehicle (LGV) training and passenger service vehicle (PSV) training. Our courses are ultimately designed to improve professional driving skills and help companies reduce their fleet costs. They are tailor made to suit each individual company’s operational and financial needs.
DriveSense is all about promoting safe and green driving. We have developed over time a comprehensive suite of courses to accommodate most client needs known as our 'Driving for Life' programmes. The DriveSense 'Driving for Life' programmes can be implemented easily and cost effectively into your business with minimum disruption. Driving For Life provides a complete online risk assessment module to help your organisation improve fleet risk and comply with your legal risk assessment requirements. Having completed the risk assessment, drivers then continue to the e-learning module or depending on risk may be put forward for in vehicle fleet driver training. The initial driver risk assessment and E-Learning programmes are delivered on-line to your drivers via our secure 'Driving for Life' website with full management reporting to ensure complete compliance.
DriveTech is the UK's leading driver training, assessment, education and driver awareness scheme provider. From new learners to experienced car and LGV drivers, DriveTech has developed a range of brands to meet the needs of both individuals and business fleets. DriveTech (UK) plc is one of the largest fleet risk management & driver education companies in the UK. Our HQ is in Crowthorne, Berkshire close to the Transport Research Laboratories (TRL) where we retain significant training facilities.
Our trainers are some of the most experienced and qualified in the industry. They are committed and passionate about driving risk management and regularly undergo continuing professional development (CPD) as well as check testing by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) they are also selected for their communication skills - sense of humour! Based in London and with nationwide coverage, we provide occupational road safety, corporate fleet driver training, advice and guidance on developing a complete driving risk management policy. We specialise in helping companies meet their duty of care obligations and tailor innovative, individual solutions to match the current and longer-term requirements.
DrivingMonitor is a web-based fleet risk management tool that uses the latest web technologies to assess drivers' competency levels, and helps you meet your companies health and safety duty of care obligations. This unique suite of tools will give you a valuable insight into the risk levels of your company drivers, and will help you implement a strategy to minimise accidents and reduce insurance premiums. Drivers will be tested for their hazard perception, driving theory, attitude and Highway Code knowledge using our interactive driving training tool. The total fleet risk management approach encompasses more than the fleet driver training element of our programmes. It takes a look at current procedures in place that contain policy, licence checks, accident reporting, vehicle specification and many more areas that send the right messages to all drivers.
Edinburgh based DTC Fleet Consultancy offer expert advice and assistance to deal with any individual risk or isolated problem or provide a comprehensive road risk reduction management programme to deal with the whole subject of driver health and safety at work. Our training programmes are intended for drivers of cars, vans and LGVs with emphasis placed on minimising road risk rather than the teaching of advanced driving techniques. Currently we have over 25 driving instructors working in the Edinburgh and the Lothian's region and we have over 50 fleet trainers who train all over Scotland.
Eagle-i provides a unique modular building blocks approach to GPS fleet management. This modular approach ensures the customer only pays for the reports and functionality that provide real value to their business, whilst ensuring flexibility and scalability within the system. Eagle-i can offer a fully comprehensive solution with integrated PDA and navigation to more conventional “track and trace” solutions. We currently have a product offering geared specfically to risk management.
Essential Risk Consultancy – the un-biased approach to corporate and social responsibility. ERC key services include risk consultancy, risk and driver management and small fleet solutions. We focus purely on objectively assessing fleets' risk and producing results for clients purely by raising awareness, improving their processes and helping them to manage attitudes within their organisation. Such is the focus on risk management now that many fleets in the sub-20 sector find it harder to obtain help with risk than it is to get hold of a plumber in London! Our new small business product, launched in 2004, specifically addresses the needs of such fleets, which the rest of the risk industry is largely ignoring in favour of the demand from larger companies. With a breadth of consultancy experience across fleet, risk, HR and IT, we offer practical and effective solutions to our clients' real risks. If a client does not want or need driver training, we can offer practical alternatives.
E-Training World is a leading specialist in the provision of on-line training and assessment solutions. For businesses large and small, in both public and private sectors, E Training World can cut down training costs, and reduce the amount of time that staff spend attending training courses, by replacing them with on-line solutions that provide significant commercial benefit and impact. If you would like to learn more about how you could benefit from web-based training we would be delighted to hear from you. Or perhaps you would like to find out how your current internal induction, assessment and training activities could be made more accessible to staff by using our web development expertise to turn them into on-line solutions for your intranet.
Everglade Services is one of the leading specialists in vehicle speed limitation and driver risk management devices. Our product range includes vehicle speed limiters to conform with the latest regulations and legislation. We also offer driver risk management products to help organisations limit liability and also provide tools to further train, develop and protect their fleet drivers. Whether you operate a small or large fleet, you can be confident that Everglade Services offer some of the best speed limiters and driver risk management aids, at the best prices with dedicated customer service. Our team can advise as to what the legal requirements of your fleet are and project manage fitment of speed limiter systems to your vehicles, at a location and time convenient to your organisation. This means that you experience less down time of vehicles whilst ensuring your fleet conforms to current legislation. We operate throughout the UK.
Evolution Performance Driving was established to cater for the needs of company car and business drivers aiming to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries on the roads in the UK. All Evolution Performance Driving driver training courses are tailored to suit both individual and customer needs. We aim to increase awareness of drivers and company owners alike, changing their attitudes towards driving and the importance of having safety systems in place, showing 'Duty of Care' to employees. Our driver trainers are fully ADI qualified to the highest standard and have many years experience training business drivers.
Falcon Driver Training is one of the leading driver training companies based near the historical city of York, England. We provide a bespoke professional service to businesses large or small, as well as individuals that just want to improve their driving. We believe that a good driver training programme needs to have a good structured approach. This structure keeps every one involved including senior management, middle management; and the drivers themselves. We can provide a structured cost effective training programme helping you reduce insurance costs, accidents, maintenance costs; and comply with Health & Safety. We can train your drivers to be safe and fuel efficient. We operate in both the uk and overseas. Our courses range from basic drivers courses though to advanced courses, we also offer specialist driving courses for clients working in hostile environments as well as working with emergency services.
Fleet Driver Services is a provider of high quality driver development training that significantly decreases fleet accident rates, our solution aims to reduce fleet accidents, address current and future Health and Safety legislation, and at the same time allow a compelling financially based business saving on cost. Our portfolio of driver and fleet solutions is extensive; therefore we provide training on all types of road vehicles throughout the UK and abroad, targeted classroom hazard perception and driver training on-road programmes. Every delegate who attends a defensive driving/awareness course is issued with a Highway Code. Fleet Driver Services has long track record of providing high quality occupational safety training spans over 30 years' experience as an acknowledged leader in the specialist field of driver development training.
Fleet Driver Training are a company with over 20 years experience in defensive fleet driver training. Our consultants are ex-Police Class 1 drivers who are fully qualified and registered DSA fleet driver trainers, but they are not selected entirely for their expertise … they are especially chosen for their friendly, laid-back disposition, which encourages delegates to relax and enjoy their training, thus enabling them to absorb knowledge and enhance their driving skills. We are also SAFED for vans (Department for Transport) approved trainers.
Fleet Driving Solutions Ltd is a fleet driver training and road risk management provider. We offer a complete solution to driver training and assessment requirements. Packages are tailor made to suit individual companies and timed to suit your work schedules. Our training builds upon your existing company image, with quality and safety paramount. Qualified advanced trainers, fleet registered (Grade 6), offering a nationwide service. Contact us for an informal chat or free advice.
Fleet Management Solutions is a privately owned company with a team of experts covering all disciplines from within the fleet industry. We understand that the whole issue of running company vehicles is an ever changing platform and needs to be managed in a more systematic approach than ever before. Fleet Management Solutions believe that outsourcing does not necessarily mean that the whole operation is placed in another office somewhere else; we offer you the choice to opt for the services that suits your specific requirements. Our services include: Compliance Assessment Audit, Policies & Procedures Review, Comprehensive Analysis Audit, Blind Tendering, Fleet Management, Risk Assessments, In House Training, Seminars.
Fleet Operations Ltd is a fleet management consultancy offering businesses independent and unbiased advice, helping them to make long-term cost savings on their vehicle portfolios. Our UK fleet consultancy service is about delivering solutions balanced with your business' needs. Our international fleet consultancy service is designed specifically for international businesses, working with companies looking to achieve operational efficiencies and economies of scale through pan-European or global fleet vehicle management.
FleetCheck provides a comprehensive range of tools and services to help you manage a cost-effective, legally compliant and safe fleet. FleetCheck's innovative on-line software makes vehicle and driver management easy, whilst our support services will bring you a multitude of cost saving benefits.
Fleetcraft provide innovative road risk management and consultancy for organisations of all sizes throughout the UK. The Fleetcraft team have years of experience in driver training with a wide range of clients and organisations of all sizes. This knowledge and experience will ensure that you we can help you utilise your existing resources in a cost conscious and effective manner. Why not give us a call for an informal chat regarding your concerns we are sure we can surprise you with range of innovative solutions. We can show you a modern and innovative ways to take care of your responsibilities that will also help you improve efficiency reduce cost and take care of your organisation's most valuable assets - the workforce!
FleetCSR, practical solutions for a safer sustainable fleet. We offer very high quality, pro-active and expert training within our field. Our services include on-line driver profiling, speed awareness & drink driving intervention, work related road safety seminars, and on-road driver training. FleetCSR are based within the Gatwick diamond and close to London, and has a base of almost 60 highly trained approved instructors, trainers and presenters.
An independent, online service aimed at companies concerned about health and safety, risk management, image, reputation and insurance costs. Well-Driven.net helps to keep you informed of any incidents or bad driving habits by your drivers that could have a negative impact on your business. Place one of our stickers on your company vehicles and get informed of any road safety issues through our online reporting and local rate telephone number system.
Fleetmasters are a dedicated occupational driver assessment and training company, designed to reduce the amount of accidents on our roads today. We offer corporate driver training specifically tailored to suit your company’s needs. We provide a high quality training and assessment service for companies throughout the UK. The courses we provide have many benefits to employers as well as complying with the law. The assessment is carried out in your vehicle and a full written report will be issued. Fleetmasters offer one to one training for drivers. The assessors and trainers are highly qualified and come from good transport and tuition backgrounds. Fleetmasters only use Driving Standards Agency (DSA), fleet registered assessors and trainers.
Fleetsafe Driving Solutions Ltd provide bespoke driver training to companies and fleet managers who wish to keep their car and van fleet costs to a minimum. We will meet with you to discuss your training needs, and to set up a programme to meet your needs. We provide companies with a comprehensive assessment of fleet drivers' abilities with a full risk assessment report and feedback to the fleet manager. From an initial assessment course, to full and comprehensive risk management training to meet your requirements. Cut your fuel costs by at least 16% with our comprehensive driver training package. Contact us NOW for details.
FleetSafe Scotland provides professional driver training for drivers of fleet cars or vans and company cars. Whether your employees are local multi-stop van delivery drivers or sales representatives covering large geographical areas, we believe that we can train them to a higher standard of road safety awareness and as a result, help you to reduce your fleet costs. FleetSafe Scotland offer a range of courses tailored to the requirements of you and your employees. We can provide risk-assessments to ensure that your employees meet an acceptable level of competence and road safety awareness and re-training where required. We are based in Glenrothes, Fife but we are available to carry out training throughout the country.
Focus Driver Training are DSA fleet registered trainers. Driver assessment and training for fleet operators is essential with the volume of traffic on the UK roads where high demands of skill and concentration are continually placed upon drivers. To comply with HSE law fleet managers are obliged to ensure their drivers are competent and well prepared. We work together with you tailoring our service to your particular requirements if you are seeking to reduce your motor fleet accident costs and ensure that you comply with health and safety law, reduce your fleet running costs through enhancing vehicle longevity and reducing fuel costs, or reduce driver stress and fatigue thereby improving competence confidence and work force morale, we can offer high quality fleet driver training including other motor risk and fleet solutions at cost-effective prices.
Gemini Driving Academy has been established in and around the Rochdale area for over 32 years. We provide fleet driver training through out the UK and Ireland. As the fleet industry continues to change, the role of training is becoming increasingly important. With rising costs and the continuing government focus on health and safety, driver training is playing a crucial part in many companies’ risk management strategies. Our objectives are to improve the overall driving safety of our clients and to significantly reduce the accident rate within vehicle fleets. The training is designed to identify the areas for improvement and develop the trainee into a safer and more aware driver. The training provided by Gemini Driving combines the very best defensive driving techniques with modern training methods. Gemini Driving not only focus on driving skills but also on attitudes and behavioural patterns that could lead to potential accidents.
Established in 2005 - GO Driving School, based in Newport, Isle of Wight, has been set up to appeal to drivers of all ages, and as well as the promoting of safety standards on our roads we actively encourage our pupils young and old to actually enjoy the driving experience. DSA fleet driver training registered, we offer total risk management solutions for companies - reduce the cost with a potential 15% saving on fuel across your fleet. Create a safer working environment and reduce your claims.
Graham Mason is a Driving Standards Agency approved driving instructor based in Cardiff, South Wales. We are able to offer a complete range of driver training to suit all levels of client from the complete novice with little or no experience, to the qualified driver who wishes to build on their existing skill. Companies that wish to improve on their fuel consumption and insurance bills while making life on the road safer and more enjoyable for their employees can also be accommodated with tailor made packages for all circumstances. Driver training, defensive driving and fleet assessment for all types of cars, buses and trucks.
GreenRoad Technologies Safety Centre System improves driver safety, and significantly reduces crashes and fuel consumption. Our service instantly identifies risky drivers, and at the same time empowers drivers to manage their own safety by giving instantaneous, in-vehicle feedback—without privacy invasions. As a result, drivers learn while driving, and are positively motivated to change their behavior behind the wheel. With 100% visibility to all driving maneuvers, our service consists of an in-vehicle device for feedback, comprehensive online Web reporting for drivers, fleet managers, and insurers to measure safety progress, and dedicated risk consultants.
High Performance Course UK Ltd offer a full & flexible range of driver training courses. These include, company car & fleet driver training courses as well as advanced, defensive, chauffeur, security & anti hijack training.Based in Hertfordshire but working nationwide. Here at High Performance Course UK Ltd we can cater for your needs. Our courses cover basic on road defensive driving, through to advanced driving, with a test if you so wish. All the time you will be learning and developing yourself with new skills to help you, but the most important thing, an element of fun and enjoyment!
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions is one of the UK's leading vehicle specialists, providing services to both business fleets and retail customers. Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions has more than 25 years' experience of providing innovative solutions for business car fleets across the UK. We pride ourselves on taking the time to understand our customers' business and fleet requirements, so that we can tailor our business car leasing services, including fleet funding, short and long term rental and fleet management solutions, to meet the specific needs of your organisation.
HSBC Vehicle Finance can help you finance all your vehicle finance needs from a single car to a whole fleet. Our services offer you a comprehensive range of solutions which enable you to source, finance, manage, maintain and dispose of company vehicles in a simple cost-effective way. With over 40 years' experience in financing and managing fleets, HSBC Vehicle Finance is well equipped to help you make the right choices.
IAM Fleet is the professional training division of the Institute of Advanced Motorists and a pioneer in the field of occupational driver training and fleet risk management. The company was formed in 1985 to improve the driving standard of company vehicle drivers. IAM training focuses on risk avoidance as well as improving fuel economy, or a combination of the two. Safer driving techniques can lead to more fuel efficient driving and contribute to lowering CO2 emissions.
Award winning fleet management software, commercial vehicle management software and occupational road safety specialists Jaama bring together for the first time innovative fleet, leasing and rental software and practical health and safety advice. Jaama additionally offer jointly branded partnership opportunities with leasing companies who wish to provide their customers additional risk management products and services, as well as hosting regular regional duty of care seminars.
SureFleet is the complete fleet management service brought to you from the Jelf Group. Powered by Aviva along with an array of industry specialists, SureFleet brings you the best of breed in fleet care for a total solution to your fleet management needs. SureFleet offers you the choice of a total fleet management service, or the option to just select the package of services you want. While it's designed to offer a potential complete outsourced solution, SureFleet's menu has the flexibility to dovetail with your own in-house team to deliver a tailored solution to your fleet management needs, offering: Fleet management health check, Vehicle acquisition and finance, Servicing, maintenance and repairs, and Insurance and risk management. For further information see our website.
We are a company with a wealth of road safety expertise. Our trainers, in the main, are serving or retired police officers who have spent a large portion of their careers attached to traffic departments, road safety units or as police driving instructors. Others have come from the driver training industry where they have many years’ experience, gaining advanced driving certificates. This in-depth and wide-ranging experience of driving and all related issues is on offer to you and your staff, to enhance existing driving knowledge and on-road experience. Junction 17 Defensive Driver Training aims to assist clients to protect the two things that they value most; their drivers lives and their licences. Our courses will prepare you to do just that.
From fleet management to contract hire and car leasing, let Lex take care of all your vehicle needs. Whatever the size of your fleet, we can help with everything from vehicle leasing to maintenance and administration. Lex takes the hassle out of managing your vehicles with a wide range of fleet management and vehicle leasing products and services. From contract hire to handling insurance claims, we can help you do it all. So you have more time to get on with running your core business. Our Duty of Care service offers you a comprehensive service, including: Online risk assessment and management tool with a full audit trail and essential fleet policy advice; Driver license checking service; Insurance checks; Driver training; Vehicle safety checks; Tyre and windscreen inspections; Specialist commercial vehicle package.
At Life in Motion! our philosophy is: “What’s on the road isn’t a problem... Who’s in charge of it can be!” and our mission is simple; whilst promoting the benefits of eco-driving and better fuel economy, to work together with small and medium sized companies, sole traders and individuals to reduce the unacceptable (and unnecessary) number of deaths and injuries that occur every day on our roads. We offer a range of stress-free fleet driver training solutions to reduce on-road risk and vehicle running costs. An effective programme of risk reduction and eco-driving techniques means you, your company and your employees will all enjoy the many benefits of a stress-free, positive and financially beneficial investment for your company.
MAC has been a driving force in road risk management, consultancy and driver development for fleet, corporate and individuals for many years training over 50,000 individuals. Through our proven range of consultancy services, tailored in house solutions and driver training courses we have helped many national and international companies and government departments to develop road risk as part of their health and safety policy and achieve both immediate and long term benefits. MAC has the most rigorous quality assurance and instructor standards in the industry. With our core of full time, employed trainers - all former Police Class 1 instructors - setting and maintaining our standards and providing the benchmark for all our services, we believe that the quality MAC provides offers unequalled value for money.
Minorplanet and Bluefin partnership: Bluefin Insurance Servcies Limited is the independent insurance broker partner of Minorplanet Systems plc for insurance and risk management advice and is authorised and regulated to undertake insurance mediation activities by the Financial Services Authority. Insurers continually strive to find the means to reduce the number and severity of claims by improving the insurance Risk Profile of the fleets they insure. Risk Management is the key to achieving this objective. Bluefin recognises the benefits of the Fleet Management Reports produced by the Minorplanet Telematics system in so far as they introduce a far greater degree of Risk Management. The consequent reduction in claims potential may be reflected in reduced premiums offered by those insurers who have “bought in” to the benefits introduced by Minorplanet.
Here at Moortown School of Motoring in Leeds we pride ourselves on providing first class driving school services, from driving lessons to driver risk assessments. So whether you're new to the road and looking to pass your test, or you're a company looking to ensure that your drivers are safe, we are the company to call. We offer a wide range of professional driver training and fleet management services to industry. From complete fleet driver management to individual driver risk assessment, we are one of the UK`s leading providers of driving services to industry.
Motorv8ion (MOTORVATION) being a national Fleet Risk Management company, prides itself on its high level of coaching both for the public and private sectors using some of the best trainers in the industry. We understanding that driving is very personal, therefore we do not tell the individual what to do, just suggest ideas by using a unique coaching approach in all areas of driving development, whether on road, workshops or seminars. We have a proven record of helping to reduce incidents,(see our testimonials) running costs, fuel, and general wear and tear. Able to keep your drivers, and company well within the guide lines that the H.S.E. has set out.
Peak Performance is a long established and award winning provider of advanced driver training and driving risk management solutions to motor fleets throughout the UK. We are foremost experts in managing the risks associated with driving at work. From award winning Fleet Driver Training to unique Online Risk Assessments and Driver Profiling. Through our range of unique and targeted risk solutions we deliver results that ensure Better Driving for your Business. At work road accidents don't just result in a large bill, but also reduce company profits and business efficiency. Analysing the driver and his or her approach to driving is the best way to reduce risk. Speaking at ACFO's London East meeting Dr Dorn said: "Poor vehicle handling skills are not responsible for most crashes - poor hazard awareness and driver behaviour is. Distraction is the biggest killer on the roads, so looking at behaviour which leads to distraction is the key.
Pendragon Contracts seek to offer the total automotive leasing solution to all sectors of the market. Pendragon Contracts are a UK national leasing company with in excess of 24,000 vehicles on the fleet that offers products and services to limited companies, PLCs and private individuals, as well as brokers and dealer partners. We offer a complete service, from consultation to disposal and everything in between, to companies with fleets of any size, from small local businesses to large national corporations, based on any type of vehicles from compact cars to LCVs. Once we have sourced and funded your vehicles, our fleet management service starts. We offer this as either a fully comprehensive service, or you can simply cherry pick the services you require. All of our services are also available to customers with LCV only or a mixture of LCV and car fleets.
Based in Ayrshire, Protec provide DSA approved driver training from qualified police advanced drivers. Advanced and defensive courses, fleet driver training and risk assessment, security awareness and incident management training. Our consultants can come into your workplace and take an in-depth look at your transport organisation - whether it be 3 or 4 cars or several hundred. We can give your drivers an individual assessment in the vehicle. Many companies now offer IT-based profiling and risk evaluation. We believe there is no substitute for getting out on the roads. It is much easier for people to 'play the game' with IT based assessment than when they are in the thick of rush hour traffic! This gives you the confidence that the drivers you have employed are safe, sensible and project the right company image. We also check their licence and eyesight - what they could see when they passed their test 10 years ago may not be so clear now
RAC provides a unique range of innovative motoring solutions to a broad client base within the motor retail, motor manufacturer, fleet, insurance and finance sectors.
RMO provide on-line driver risk assessments for fleets throughout the UK. Assessments are undertaken in just 45 minutes. Reports are then generated and emailed to the client, and an audit trail of compliance established for every driver, office, depot and workgroup in the company. RMO offer companies a smarter, more cost effective way of managing driver safety - now every company can afford to manage the safety of every driver.
Road Safety Consultancy is a leading specialist in managing road risk. Our principal consultant Graham Hurdle, was previously managing director of Pro-Drive, a leading UK fleet risk management and driver training company. He is now the Managing Director of both E-Training World and Road Safety Consultancy. Graham is available to any organisation, company or Government department that wishes to improve road safety.
Roadcraft is based in the heart of the Cotswolds, but have highly trained instructors covering the whole country. We offer all types of courses from advanced/performance courses for individuals, to fleet risk management courses for the corporate sector. We can provide driver training for both company car drivers and van/HGV drivers. Our nationwide team of trainers are fully qualified DSA-ADI Grade 5 and above in addition to being DSA Fleet Registered. Roadcraft can create and manage all types of driving events. Whether it is for a company “Driver of the Year” competition, a treat for your staff, or a fun day out for your club members, we can help. We have experience in arranging events for companies, car dealerships etc. Your driving event will be designed especially for you, so be your objectives purely educational, as well as fun, no problem. We can arrange a day that we will be extremely fun and biased towards advanced/performance driving techniques.
RoadSafe is acknowledged as a leading forum for promoting and devising solutions to road safety problems. Our mission is to reduce road deaths and injuries through building partnerships between the motor industry and related companies, traffic engineers, the police and road safety professionals, promoting the safe design and use of vehicles and roads and encouraging education and innovation. Our main work concentrates on encouraging the rapid adoption of technology to reduce crashes, and encouraging a greater sense of personal responsibility by all road users. We have six key programmes on which we work to promote more awareness : young drivers and riders on the road, driving for work, safer vehicles, safer roads, alcohol and drugs, speed management. Please see our website for further information, together with details of our regular RoadSafe magazine publication .
Roadsafety(UK) offer a complete solution to UK business' driver training needs. From defensive driver training programmes to corporate driver training events days. Decades of experience delivering quality driver training. Roadsafety (UK) uses a nationwide network of highly qualified driver trainers to deliver its training modules. We will undertake an in-depth consultation process focusing on individuals within a framework agreed with yourself. With a team of highly qualified fleet risk consultants, Roadsafety (UK) will provide a total fleet risk management solution. Our Fleet Risk Management service includes ongoing consultancy that releases your time to concentrate on core business, rather than devoting resources to tracking and interpreting ever changing legislation.
RoadScan Ltd are specialists in video event data recorders, providing companies with the ability to monitor and improve their drivers' performance with the objective of promoting safer driving through driver behaviour modification. RoadScan video event data recorder can reduce accidents by at least 40% Improves driver behaviour & driver training. Review accidents, see what happened, reduce accident administration. Improved fuel consumption DIT low cost passive vehicle tracker, see where your vehicle has been.
Rock Automotive have an enviable level of expertise and developed a robust road safety management system. Our principal consultant, Richard Burgess, has extensive experience within the automotive compliance arena. For over 14 years he worked for Toyota (GB) PLC (and its subsidiary company Lexus (GB) Ltd). Rock Automotive can provide you with all the guidance and practical solutions required to ensure your business is able to manage work related road safety efficiently and effectively. Whether you require an initial compliance review, driver training and risk assessments or help to implement a complete road safety management system, Rock Automotive can provide you with a solution to meet your business requirements. We accept that there are companies out there that can offer you single facets, however, within the Rock group of companies we firmly believe that you must offer an all inclusive solution.
RVM Fleet Services offer the best programme in the UK to reduce the cost and frequency of motor incidents for corporate fleet operators. We specialise in fleet accident management and fleet risk management and we offer fleet operators a unique opportunity to combine, within one in-house programme, the benefits of a pre-accident risk reduction programme with a post-accident claims handling and evaluation programme. It is called the Full Circle Programme. Visit our website for more information.
Swindon based Shaw Driver Training offer a full range of driver training services, including fleet driver training. Health and safety legislation requires that employers undertake a comprehensive health and safety assessment of all their drivers to minimize occupational road risk.
Somerby Driving School, in Grantham, is an iIndependent driving school with an enviable reputation for driving test success. From learner driver to advanced driving courses. DSA registered fleet driver training. Employers can meet their “duty of care” towards employees by providing driver training for those who drive as part of their work. Driving is the most hazardous thing people do in their working life. This should be addressed in any company’s health and safety policy.
Specialist offers a range of services related to road risk management, most notably, nationally accredited advanced and defensive driver training courses for fleets of all sizes and vehicle types. Driving risk management (DRM) services and advanced driver training have been part of Specialist's portfolio since the company started. The company's driver training division continues to develop DRM products and driver improvement programmes. We currently provide an extensive range of such services to a wide variety of companies and public organisations. We are proud of our contribution to raising driving standards and road safety awareness. Dangerous goods consultancy has been a mainstay of Specialist's business for many years. We are acknowledged experts on all matters to do with dangerous goods.
T2US Fleet Training offer a series of flexible training programmes, delivering results and changes in driver attitide and behaviour. We are based in Kent – but may be able to help where you are based. We have connections across the UK with fleet trainers. The annual risk of dying in a road accident whilst driving for business is significantly greater than the risk of dying as a result of all other workplace activities. We have developed a series of flexible driver training programmes that deliver dynamic results and changes in driver attitude and behaviour giving immediate and long term benefits to drivers and vehicle fleets within small to medium companies and organisations. We specialise in behind the wheel training, we can advise on further aspects of driver safety but place most emphasis on the skills or sadly in many cases the lack of skill that drivers demonstrate.
Telford Training Consultants Ltd provide interactive and highly commended training courses for everyone from individuals to fleet driver training for the corporate sector. We provide both classroom and on-road driver education and training programmes, tailored to meet the needs of the specific organisation and their employees; includes managing speed, mobile phones, hours of work and journey planning. Drug & alcohol awareness training & education for employers and their workforce, assisting managers with policy development and introduction.
The Big Red Fleet Company offer a range of driving related courses for any type of company regardless of size. Whether it's to do induction training, risk and assessments or staff development, we have or can create a bespoke course to match your needs. Our 40+ UK trainers are hand selected from all fleet registered trainers registered with the DSA. We run driver training courses for cars, vans, minibuses and trailer towing. We can provide anything from a half hour assessment for each driver, up to a 5 day residential course for more specialised requirements. We have also been developing a particular niche market for van driver training and have won awards for our delivery of the SAFED for vans course. Our experience and breadth of coverage across the UK makes us first choice for all van driver training requirements
These are the reasons clients are choosing The Miles Consultancy; We deliver savings painlessly and quickly, with low impact on resources and infrastructure. We are flexible, nimble and willing to enhance our process and solutions to help you achieve your goals. We bring innovation and committed resource so that your seed ideas flourish, and we do this quickly and incisively so that you can make your decisions in a timely way. We concentrate on our core activities which involve cash allowance, ECO and company car environments to make sure that we are as up to date as possible. We take regular counsel from industry and legislative leaders to ensure we continue to innovate to drive more savings or better compliance. Our clients and partners say that we are easy to work with and bring enhanced value to the relationship and alliance.
Toomey Opticar is the UK’s leading mixed fleet funding enabler, providing online driver management systems and strategies for companies with medium to large fleet requirements. While most companies opt for a ‘one size fits all’ approach to car provision, Opticar identifies the lowest cost route to providing a car benefit based on each individual employee. Opticar then helps to implement an integrated and mixed solution tailored to the company and its employees, resulting in a combination of company financed and employee owned cars. This approach provides significant cost savings and tax benefits to both company and employee. Most companies will offer either a company car or cash scheme. Some offer both. However which is best for the company and its individual drivers? Opticar uses its unique software application to enable companies to offer a fully integrated mixed fleet funding solution – providing financial and HR benefits to companies and drivers alike.
Total Driving Solutions is Yorkshire based fleet driver training company. We can provide an extensive, flexible and unique range of driver training programmes that deliver dynamic results and changes in driver attitude and behaviour, achieving both immediate and long term benefits to drivers, vehicle fleets and companies of all sizes. We have developed a wide range of courses designed to deliver dynamic and permanent changes in driver behaviour in addition to our standard training course we can build a bespoke course that is designed around your company or organisations specific requirements. Whether you require a single risk assessment or a full fleet management consultancy – we can deliver a course to fulfil your company requirements with results that will exceed your expectations.
Tower Motoring welcomes both new and experienced drivers from Swansea and the surrounding area. As a Driving Standards Agency fleet registered trainer we offer a comprehensive range of driver training services for businesses including road safety, risk assessment, fuel efficiency and bespoke courses tailor made for your company's needs.
Trent Safety People are a Midlands based company offering health & safety solutions to the transport industry. We are specialists in managing occupational road risk, with bespoke solutions to suit your needs and budget. Our team comprises ADI fleet trainers and members of IOSH (Institute of Safety & Health). Organisations who undertake fleet risk management not only meet this legal requirement but could also reduce their commercial vehicle insurance premiums by as much as 15%. Whether you have a handful of sales staff on the road or an entire fleet of LGV drivers, Trent Safety People provides efficient and effective services covering all aspects of fleet risk management.
TRL, the UK's Transport Research Laboratory. TRL is an internationally recognised centre of excellence providing world-class research, consultancy, testing and certification for all aspects of transport.Consultancy on all aspects of work related road safety and managing road risk. Very wide range of internationally recognised expertise on vehicle engineering, crash investigation, vehicle security mitigation, design, testing and technical advice etc. We're committed to working with a wide range of customers in both the public and private sectors to help create the future of transport. Our 500 staff, many of whom are world-recognised experts, work at the cutting edge of transport, generating innovative solutions for customers on a wide range of projects from transportation to safety and environmental issues, from risk and infrastructure management to simulation and testing.
UK Company Driver Training provides a comprehensive fleet assessment and training service for companies across the whole of the UK. We have more trainers than any other fleet training company, giving us the flexibility to consult with the widest range of vehicle training and occupational road risk management specialists. Whatever your company needs, we can help you to ensure that your fleet is efficient, safe and that all of the necessary policies are in place to ensure your exposure to corporate liability is minimised.whether you need to know about driver assessments, training or fleet health and safety legislation, we can give you the answers you’ve been looking for.
No matter how small or large your fleet is, UK Fleet Manager will deliver genuinely independent advice and specialist fleet services designed to save you time and money. UK Fleet Manager offers businesses the ability to reduce the 'whole life' costs of their vehicle fleet through structured management, expertise and economies of scale. No matter how small or large your fleet , UK Fleet Manager will deliver genuinely independent advice and specialist fleet services designed to save you time and money. Your drivers are probably the most important part of delivering your fleet cost strategy. UK Fleet Manager will find you the right driver training course for your business and your drivers.
Universal Driver Training is one of the leading corporate driver training organisations in the UK and Northern Ireland. We have 40 consultants based around the British Isles and upwards of 120 Department of Transport approved instructors to create, manage and deliver courses to achieve your objectives. On-line and on-road driver training and risk management for fleet operators throughout the UK. We offer independent assessment and training to meet your needs, providing total project management and reporting. We offer a preliminary consultation, free of charge, to discuss your potential needs and provide you with advice and guidance on how to develop and implement a cost effective driver training programme for your fleet.
North Yorkshire based UpTwoSpeed Limited offer continuing professional development to all drivers and riders who hold a full driving licence. We can assist employers and those employees who drive at work with the management of road related road safety. Do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your fleet driver training and assessment requirements. Now is the time to check that your Health and Safety policies and procedures incorporate your drivers. In April 2008 the Corporate Manslaughter Bill made it easier to prosecute organisations for manslaughter following a work related death.
The revolutionary TruScene vehicle accident camera is the ultimate in-vehicle incident monitor. This unique device enables vehicle owners, insurance companies and the police to view accidents to determine liability easily and without dispute which in turn will simplify insurance claims, by quickly clarifying liability which saves you time and resources and by equipping your fleet with a recognised risk management tool. TruScene is compatible with HGV’s, coaches and light goods vehicles. It is attached to the top of the vehicle’s windscreen. It is connected to the vehicle’s ignition and will continue to record when the vehicle ignition is switched off. TruScene is constantly recording. When an impact or jolt is detected, or a driver selects to manually save, the camera stores video footage of the incident to memory. TruScene can be removed from the vehicle to manually record external and 3rd party damage, thus removing the need for other types of cameras.
Venus Fleet Consultants, the Yorkshire-based fleet driver training company, has one of the highest number of female driver trainers working together accross our UK cities to offer the very highest standards of in-vehicle driver training and risk consultancy. All drivers and driving activities done for work purposes should be risk assessed. Venus Driver Training delivers a complete package for any fleet manager. This consists of our dedicated consultancy service, online risk / profiling assessments, online training solutions and in car practical training. Our driver solutions package will ensure that the implementation of such a structure is not only effortless to management but also cost effective.
WyeDrive was established in Hereford in 2006. As well as serving learner drivers in Hereford and surrounding towns and villages, we are also qualified to deliver fleet driver training, We provide a range of corporate and fleet driver training solutions to assist companies in meeting their legal obligations to comply with the Health and Safety at Work regulations. Our services include on-line driver profiling, on-line e-driver training, theory training, defensive driver training, eco driving and road risk assessment. We also offer a 1 hour risk assessment, assessing your driver/s in the vehicle/s that they drive, on rural and urban roads, motorway and dual carriageways.
Yorkshire Shire Oak Driving School is a long established driving school covering most of the Yorkshire region. We cover all driver training requirements from learner driver to trailer driving and fleet driver training. Fleet training for any size company within the Yorkshire area. Fully qualified DSA trainers conforming to Health & Safety Duty of Care Act, fleet safety and fleet economy. We at Shire fleet driver training will help you as a business comply with all the new legislation easily and efficiently cutting your business costs at the same time protecting your staff, your brand and your vehicles. Lastly giving your employees valuable personal benefits and life skills. We will carefully structure a training programme which increases the driving awareness and safety of everyone driving on company business, whatever the nature of your business we can help.
A specialist provider of bespoke fleet management services. As the UK’s largest independent leasing, fleet management and vehicle outsourcing business our aim is to provide fleet solutions to organizations through innovation and outstanding customer care. Zenith's growth over the years has largely been delivered by staying at the forefront of the latest fleet thinking, developing new ideas, products and services and delivering quickly to the market. Over the years Zenith Provecta has played a leading role in the development of: Transparent pricing, fleet outsourcing, employee car ownership schemes (ECO), latterly, playing a leading role in the development of salary sacrifice, duty of care solutions and environmentally aware fleet policies.
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M20 Junction 11 to 12, Folkestone – Improved Driving Conditions
Drivers in the Folkestone area can expect better conditions on the M20 during heavy rain after drainage channels between junctions 11 and 12 are replaced. The Highways Agency will be installing the drainage channels in a 1.9 mile (3km) section along the central reservation from Sunday 21 March, with work expected to last four weeks. [...]
Weekly Summary of Roadworks for M25 – 19/03/2010
A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work All dates and times subject to weather conditions M25 Widening M25 Junction 17 to Junction 18 Both the clockwise and anti clockwise carriageways will be closed overnight from 10.00pm to 06.00am from Saturday 27 March 2010 until Sunday 28 March 2010 for new bridge works. [...]
Weekly Summary of Roadworks in Kent & Sussex – 19/03/2010
A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work All of the following work is dependent on suitable weather conditions. M20 Junction 8 Ashford Road The A20 Ashford Road Bridge, which runs above the M20 junction 8 overbridge will be closed until late March. The work is being carried out to replace parapets, the safety [...]
North East roadworks update – 20th March – 26th March
A1M/A66M, Junction 57, County Durham Slight delays are expected overnight on the A1M at Junction 57 for signing and road marking works. There will be one lane open southbound on the A1M with a full carriageway closure with diversion on the A66M westbound between 8pm and 6am. The works will take place until 22 March. A1 [...]
Road Repairs on the A38 near Ashburton
Work to repair sections of road surface on the A38 between the Goodstone and Drumbridges junctions near Ashburton is due to take place later this month. Repairs in both directions on this three-and-a-half mile stretch of dual carriageway are scheduled to begin on 22 March and are due to be completed by 26 March. To [...]
Amended plans to improve A556 link
Further details of a major scheme to relieve congestion and improve safety for drivers travelling on the A556 between the M6 and M56 in Cheshire were published today by the Highways Agency. As well as benefiting the residents of Mere and Bucklow Hill by taking traffic away from these communities, the A556 Knutsford to Bowdon [...]
North East roadworks update – 20th March – 26th March
A1M/A66M, Junction 57, County Durham Slight delays are expected overnight on the A1M at Junction 57 for signing and road marking works. There will be one lane open southbound on the A1M with a full carriageway closure with diversion on the A66M westbound between 8pm and 6am. The works will take place until 22 March. A1 [...]
M2 Medway Bridge, Kent: Maintenance Inspections
To ensure that the M2 Medway Bridge is effectively maintained, the Highways Agency will be inspecting the bridge near junctions 1 to 3 on the M2 in Rochester, Kent from Monday 15 March until the end of May. Work will take place first on the coastbound carriageway and then later on the London-bound carriageway. All [...]
Boost to Economy as £8 Million Improvement Work On M4 Start Early
Advance work to improve safety and tackle congestion on the M4 in Berkshire started this month. Work is now underway on an improvement scheme to the M4 between junction 8/9 at Maidenhead and junction 10 at Wokingham costing £8 million – £4 million of which is Government fiscal stimulus funding. The Highways Agency is strengthening [...]
From next Monday, the Highways Agency will begin work to install protective screens on the Woodway Lane footbridge which crosses the M6 between Junction 2 (Coventry) and Junction 3 (Bedworth). This follows repeated incidents of objects being thrown from the bridge, resulting in more than ten vehicles being struck. A local partnership, including the Highways [...]
Good News for Motorists – M4 Works between J18 and 19 completed eight days ahead of schedule
Work to replace 4.3 miles of steel central reservation barrier with a safer concrete barrier between junction 18 (Bath) and 19 (M32 Bristol) of the M4 has been completed a week ahead of schedule and half a million pounds under budget. A combination of careful planning and good weather has helped the project team complete [...]
New traffic lights for A628/A57 junction, Hollingworth
The Highways Agency will be carrying out work to install new traffic lights at the junction of the A628 and A57 in Hollingworth Village near Glossop. Work will start on Monday, 22 March and will be completed on 30 April. As well as installing new traffic lights, work will also take place to provide pedestrian [...]
West Midlands motorway and trunk road maintenance programme 15-21 March 2010
M6 Junction 14 (Stafford North) to Junction 13 (Stafford South) The southbound M6 between junction 14 and junction 13 will be closed overnight from 8.00pm to 6.00am from Saturday 20 March to Sunday 21 March for the removal of narrow lanes as part of hard shoulder strengthening. This will include the entry slip road at [...]
Yorkshire and the Humber Roadworks Update; Saturday 13 March to Friday 19 March
M1, Junction 30 (Barlborough) to Junction 31 (Aston), south of Sheffield Slight delays are expected on the M1 between Junction 30 (Barlborough) and Junction 31 (Aston) due to sign repair work. There will be two lanes closed on the northbound carriageway overnight from 9pm on 18 March until 5am on 19 March. M1, Junction 32 [...]
Overnight closures to install bridge beams over the A421
The project to improve safety and cut congestion on the A421 between Bedford and the M1 at Junction 13 moves a step forward next week, Monday 15 March, weather permitting, when work will begin to place the beams on the two new bridges at Marsh Leys Junction. The bridges are being built to carry the [...]
ONGOING SCHEMES A595 West Lakes Science Park to Bigrigg (resurfacing and drainage) – traffic signals for resurfacing and drainage works. Work continues until the 26th March. M6 (Cumbria) Between Junctions 39 and 40 Shap to Penrith (bridge works) – various lane closures and contraflow in both directions for bridge improvements. Work continues until the 26th [...]
ONGOING SCHEMES M57 Junction 2 to Junction 1 Prescot to Huyton (safety system) – overnight closure southbound from 22.00 to 05.00 between Monday 15th March and 19th March for installation of the MIDAS traffic safety system. M53 & A41 M53 Junction 4 to Junction 5 Bebington to Ellesmere Port and A41 junction with M53 Junction [...]
Highways Agency meet with project partners and local residents to address M6 work concerns
The Highways Agency are working closely with Walsall Council and the residents who live closest to the M6 roadworks near Junction 10 (Walsall) to find solutions to their concerns and develop new ways of working for the remainder of the project. Last week, the Highways Agency met with project partners Carillion and Mouchel at the [...]
North East roadworks update – 13th March – 19th March
A1M, Junction 62, County Durham Slight delays are expected overnight on the A1M at Junction 62 for CCTV camera installation works. There will be one lane open north and southbound on the slip roads and circulatory between 8pm and 6am. The works will take place until 13 March. A1 Newcastle Gateshead Western Bypass, [...]
M25 widening making good progress – work to start between junctions 18 and 21
The next stage of a major construction project to widen the M25 in Hertfordshire is being marked by public exhibition at Hunton Bridge in Abbots Langley. The Highways Agency is widening the motorway from three lanes to four between junction 16, for the M40, and junction 23, for the A1(M). The M25 is also being [...]
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