As it’s illegal to drive any vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, your fleet should have a zero-tolerance policy to drink and drug driving. But this issue may not be as clear cut as you think. What should your approach be to...
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Driver Screening: A Step-by-Step Guide for HGV Fleet Managers
As a fleet manager, it’s important that you can count on your drivers. You also have a legal duty to ensure that your drivers are fit to operate their vehicles, under The Management of Health and Safety at Work Act 1999 and Use of Work...
How eHGV Charging Infrastructure Upgrades Will Affect HGV Fleets
If you are looking to electrify your fleet, then you’re probably wondering about charging logistics. Yes, you can install charging points on your premises. But what’s the charging infrastructure like? Will your eHGVs be able to rely on...
Construction Fleet Management – Key Strategies and Actions
Managing a fleet of construction vehicles brings unique risks and challenges. In this post we’ll outline the key strategies and actions that can help make construction fleet management as streamlined and straightforward as possible. For...
Fuel Management – Best Practice for Fleets
No matter how big your fleet is, it’s very likely that fuel is one of your biggest ongoing expenses. We recently published a guide to reducing your fleet fuel costs. In this post, we’ll outline how you can stay on top of your running...
What Items Must Be Carried By Law When Driving an HGV?
If you drive an HGV, there are certain items you must carry at all times while on the road. And if you’re a fleet manager, it’s up to you to ensure that all of the drivers in the fleet know what’s required of them. In this post we’ll...
Out of Scope Tacho Rules and Regulations
Out of Scope tacho driving means using your tachograph’s “OUT” setting. You can use this when driving off-road, on non-public roads, and in some cases, on public roads. In this post we’ll outline the rules and regulations for Out of Scope...
E5 vs E10 Fuel: What’s the Difference and Which to Use For Fleets?
In 2021, E10 petrol became the standard grade in the UK. But what is E10 petrol? How does it differ from E5, and which is the best to use in your fleet? In this post we’ll outline the key differences between E5 and E10 fuel, to help you...
HGV Double Manning Rules: A Guide for HGV Drivers & Fleet Managers
Double manning means that drivers in your fleet can stay on the road for longer, without breaking any drivers’ hours rules. In this post we’ll explore what double manning is, and how it works in relation to drivers’ hours, rest times, and...
Tachograph Exemptions: Common Exemptions and Rules
If you’re a commercial driver, you may have to use a tachograph to record the time you spend on the road, along with your speed and the distance you travel. However, some vehicles are exempt from using tachographs. In this post we’ll...
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