A not-for-profit campaign to prevent crashes and reduce pollution caused by vehicles used for work purposes
Between 2006 and 2016, recorded road deaths in Uganda rose from 2,547 to 3,503, representing a growth of 25.9% and meaning 24 people are killed for every 100 crashes on the roads. On average Uganda… [Read More]
Managing driver fatigue is a subject and action that is being taken more seriously and being tackled more robustly by an increasing number of fleet operators. Unfortunately, this is an area of road risk that… [Read More]
Over the last decade, the collision rate for vehicles operated by Gateshead Council in the UK has halved — even though more robust monitoring procedures have been introduced. This was made possible because we have… [Read More]
Road crashes have been a major cause of deaths in Kenya for a very long time, robbing families of their breadwinners and costing them years to get back on their feet economically. According to the… [Read More]
Speed is a key risk factor in road traffic injuries and contributes to between 20 and 30% of all fatal road crashes. Controlling vehicle speed can prevent crashes and can reduce the impact when they… [Read More]
Road crashes continue to be a major cause of injuries and fatalities. The World Health Organisation (WHO) new global survey finds that road traffic deaths continued to increase in 2017, reaching a total of around… [Read More]
For anyone interested in fleet management, I would recommend a fascinating commentary on trucking and national security published by Foreign Policy magazine last autumn. ‘Trucking is the security crisis you never noticed’, by Elizabeth Braw,… [Read More]
One in three crashes involve people driving for work. Managing a corporate fleet is a big responsibility; it involves not just profit and loss (although having a safe fleet will save you money), it also… [Read More]
Today 3,700 people will die on the world’s roads. The same will happen tomorrow, and in all the days that follow. According to a new report by the World Health Organization, many who die will… [Read More]
Road crashes are not only the biggest killer of young people worldwide, they are also responsible for a significant share of workplace death and injury. If you run an organisation, it is almost certain that… [Read More]
