A not-for-profit campaign to prevent crashes and reduce pollution caused by vehicles used for work purposes
The attention given to mental health and wellbeing issues, particularly in the workplace, is increasing. However, the impact that the road transport industry can have on the mental health of its workforce, and the impact… [Read More]
Earlier this year, I was fortunate enough to be invited to speak at the 2019 Fleet Safety Conference, organised by Global Fleet Champions. I was asked to share my thoughts on effective leadership, which is… [Read More]
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]
