Tag : IAM RoadSmart
Free IAM RoadSmart guide to help business drivers return to work safely
A new fleet safety guide is now available from IAM RoadSmart, outlining best practice advice on how getting companies, drivers, fleet managers and vehicles back on … Read More »
Derek McMullan assumes IAM RoadSmart chairman role
IAM RoadSmart has named Derek McMullan as its new chairman, replacing Andy Barratt.
HSE should increase focus on at-work driver safety, says IAM RoadSmart
The Health and Safety Executive is being urged to bring the safety of those who drive for work higher up its priority list – part of … Read More »
Smarter driving techniques come to fore in WLTP Challenge 2019
There’s just two weeks left to go until the Fleet World WLTP Challenge 2019 gets underway, proving that today’s official fuel economy figures are more representative than … Read More »
Technology alone not a solution for poor driving, says IAM RoadSmart
Businesses are missing out on opportunities to improve road safety for their drivers by relying on technology alone to solve the problem for them.
Blanket ban on pavement parking could bring major headache for drivers
Thousands of drivers could be left without a parking space if a blanket ban on pavement parking is introduced.
Ford boss highlights fleet safety role in new IAM RoadSmart Manifesto
Ford of Britain managing director Andy Barratt is spotlighting the health and safety responsibilities of fleets as he takes on the role of chairman at IAM … Read More »
Businesses must do more to tackle distracted driving, says IAM RoadSmart
Businesses must urgently tackle the issue of distracted drivers at the wheel and overhaul their safety at work policies to help stem the tide of avoidable … Read More »
Police crackdown on speeding gets underway
The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) has started a two-week crackdown on speeding on our roads that sees police forces around the country target those travelling … Read More »
Drink and drug driving is ‘for losers’, says world champion racing driver
Drivers are being urged not to touch drink or drugs before getting behind the wheel as new research finds a worrying number of people think drink … Read More »
Saving time, saving money: The benefits of driver training
Driver training can save fleets a huge amount of money from very little effort, finds Jonathan Musk, who embarks on IAM RoadSmart’s Eco Driving Course.
Congestion now biggest concern for drivers, says IAM RoadSmart
Traffic congestion has overtaken mobile phone usage to become the top concern among drivers, according to IAM RoadSmart’s fourth annual Safety Culture Survey.
IAM RoadSmart launches fixed-fee driver risk management packages
IAM RoadSmart is launched a monthly fixed fee package for driver risk management, said to be an industry first.
Corporate Manslaughter Act failing to call fleets to account on road safety
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is being urged to take more of a lead with the Corporate Manslaughter Act to bring companies to account for … Read More »
Eco driver training can help on path to zero emissions, says IAM RoadSmart
The Government is being urged to recognise how eco driver training can cut emissions in line with its ambitions for drivers to increasingly opt for ultra-low … Read More »
IAM RoadSmart launches ‘bite-sized’ driver training
IAM RoadSmart has developed a suite of products for safer driving, aimed at time-poor drivers.
IAM RoadSmart appoints new CEO
Mike Quinton, former chief executive of the National House Building Council (NHBC), is to become the new chief executive officer of IAM RoadSmart, effective from 23 … Read More »
Drink-drive casualties show ‘serious upswing’
The number of people killed or injured through drink-drive crashes increased dramatically in 2016, leading to urgent calls from road safety experts for immediate and concerted … Read More »
Mobile speed cameras catching phone users and seatbelt offenders
More than a third of UK police forces are using their mobile speed camera vans to prosecute drivers not wearing seatbelts or using a handheld mobile … Read More »
Social media amongst biggest driving threats, finds IAM RoadSmart
UK driver’s biggest fears revealed by latest IAM RoadSmart‘s Safety Culture Survey.
New-style driving test comes into effect today
The recently revised driving test will “big safety benefits and save lives”, says IAM RoadSmart, by including more real life situations and introducing new drivers to … Read More »
Stark variations to speed enforcement revealed as offences hit 13-year high
New analysis has revealed large differences in the way police forces enforce speed limits and deal with speeding cases as offences hit a 13-year high.
Road fatalities reach five-year high
The Department for Transport is being urged to “redouble its efforts to bring road deaths down” as new government statistics show road deaths in Great Britain … Read More »
Worst motoring distractions revealed in new poll
New research has lifted the lid on the some of the worst motoring distractions drivers have spotted on the road, with shaving, hair styling and telling … Read More »
Dash cams lulling drivers into false sense of security
Motorists investing in dash cams due to ‘crash-for-cash’ fears may not actually be protecting themselves and could lead to a reduction in the number of visible … Read More »
Driverless cars still need human input, research shows
Autonomous cars won’t have the edge over human drivers until every vehicle can communicate with each other and predict what’s happening over the horizon, according to … Read More »
Today in Fleet – Thursday 20 July
All the key news in fleet… Nissan appoints new head of leasing to strengthen fleet presence Nissan Motor (GB) Limited has announced two new appointments designed … Read More »
Today in Fleet – Thursday 6 July
All the key news in fleet… ACFO Autumn Seminar to spotlight ‘unprecedented fleet management changes’ ACFO is turning the spotlight on ‘The State of the Nation’ … Read More »
Today in Fleet – Wednesday 5 July
All the key news in fleet… Mobile transport trial to start in West Midlands A new MaaS (Mobility as a Service) scheme that enables customers to … Read More »
Today in Fleet – Friday 30 June
Facelifted Skoda Citigo on sale Skoda’s updated Citigo is available to order now, bringing design tweaks inside and out as well as equipment revisions. Priced from … Read More »
