The Mortar & Screed Company has reduced downtime and improved driver confidence since incorporating Wheely-Safe’s latest generation technologies into its day-to-day operations. The Cannock-based business has fitted Wheely-Safe’s intelligent tyre pressure monitoring (TPMS), wheel loss and brake temperature sensing systems across its entire fleet of 36 multi-wheelers after looking… Read more »
Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership supports Open Letter to commercial vehicle drivers
Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership including Warwickshire Police’s Commercial Vehicle Unit has put its full support behind an Open Letter to industry regarding load security. The Open Letter has the support of over 30 police forces, National Highways, the DVSA and the Office of the Traffic Commissioner and asks commercial vehicle… Read more »
Palletline Whitehead secures FORS Bronze status
Palletline Whitehead has secured FORS bronze accreditation after adhering to the FORS standard which emphasises the company’s commitment to fleet and driving safety, their environmental impact as well as to improving operational efficiency. Based in Croydon, the company was originally part of PF Whitehead Logistics’ until Palletline acquired PF… Read more »
How to Enjoy Your Breaks as a Professional Driver
During your working day, breaks are such an important thing. It’s impossible to work consistently for hours on end. You need an opportunity to rest and reset in order to be as productive and sharp-minded as possible. Without these breaks, work would be considerably more difficult, no matter what job… Read more »
Soil & Water Solutions puts driver safety first with Wheely-Safe Technology
Hertfordshire-based Soil & Water Solutions has improved the safety of its fleet of eight 32-tonne tippers by installing Wheely-Safe’s latest generation of intelligent tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), wheel loss and wheel rim temperature sensors. The business, part of the Toureen Goup, puts health & safety and compliance at… Read more »
TyreWatch cuts costs and carbon for safety conscious fleet managers
As the general transport industry strives to balance commercial considerations with safety, compliance and the general ‘green’ issues of the day, TyreWatch has introduced a unique tyre management platform with a range of monitoring systems which enables fleet managers across all commercial sectors to reduce running costs and increase safety… Read more »
FORS breaks its personal best with record Gold and Silver members
It’s not just Team GB that has been racking up the golds and silvers this summer. FORS has reported that it has reached record numbers of FORS Gold and FORS Silver-accredited members. As of 19 August 2021, the total number of Gold-accredited members reached a new high of 321,… Read more »
FORS urges greater awareness of drug and alcohol impairment risk
FORS is urging operators to be extra vigilant when it comes to managing drug and alcohol impairment this summer. In light of the difficult 18 months endured by the sector as a result of the pandemic, it is more important than ever that drivers and fleet managers are able to… Read more »
How Addiction Has Affected The Freight/Delivery Industry
If the last 18 months has done anything, it’s changed the way a lot of people live their lives. Not only has it seen many give up bad habits but it’s also seen a great deal acquire new bad habits too. Recent research, carried out by Alcohol Change UK highlighted… Read more »
FORS Gold helps GGR Group do the heavy lifting
GGR Group, a leading provider of lifting products and services, boasts a 23-strong fleet of vans and HGVs across three UK depots. The company had its first FORS Bronze audit in 2013 and now has two sites, in Haddenham and Oldham, both accredited at FORS Gold, the highest level of… Read more »
