In-cab driver tech helps hit sustainability and safety targets

By |2023-02-13T10:03:26+00:00February 14th, 2023|Driving advice, Telematics, Van management, Van News|

Technology, which incorporates driver leagues and unlocks access to rewards for those achieving Elite Driver status, directly motivates drivers to be better, smoother, and safer with the aid of live in-cab audible and visual alerts. This helps keep operators in the sweet spot of the engine and gives them an end-of-journey score to encourage eco-friendly driving.

Carnell knowledge is safer

By |2015-01-20T10:31:59+00:00January 20th, 2015|Van News|

Clarks Vehicle Conversions and Carnell Support Services have worked together to create a safer environment MOTORWAYS have just become safer places to work, from the inside of a van. Clarks Vehicle Conversions and Carnell Support Services have developed a welfare van that will improve the safety of workers on motorway lane closures. the 30 year-old company has a [...]

Safety first…second. Or not at all?

By |2015-11-13T18:09:05+00:00December 2nd, 2014|Driving offences, Van Law|

Unfortunately it is no surprise to see mobile phones topping the list as the number one driving distraction SMALLER business van fleets are putting safety on the back seat and not being proactive to protect themselves from potentially huge claims, according to a survey. Brake and Licence Bureau questioned 228 fleets about driver education and the topics they [...]

TomTom’s new Jam Ahead Warning could help accident prevention

By |2013-09-04T17:04:19+01:00September 4th, 2013|Van News|

A new survey by sat nav company TomTom reveals 44% of drivers admit to having to brake sharply because of a ‘sudden’ traffic jam. Picture: Nigel Chadwick HAVE you ever had to brake suddenly because of a traffic jam ahead? If you’re aware of stopping distances and always leave the correct gap between your van and the vehicle [...]

Fiat Ducato adds ESP safety and Traction+ packs

By |2013-06-13T13:30:11+01:00June 13th, 2013|Van News|

  Fiat Ducato – now with added ESP FIAT Professional’s Ducato line-up just got safer with the introduction of ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) across all models in the range – vans, chassis cabs, combis and minibuses. ESP uses information from various sensors to check if a vehicle is cornering safely. If the ESP computer senses the vehicle is going [...]

New Mercedes-Benz Sprinter technology enhances safety and can cut insurance rates

By |2013-05-13T09:38:14+01:00May 13th, 2013|Van News|

Collision Prevention Assist – designed to help prevent rear-end collisions – alerts the driver when the distance from the vehicle ahead is too small and, if things get worse, when there is an acute danger of collision THE New Sprinter from Mercedes-Benz is packed with technology designed to make the company’s flagship van safer than ever. Already promising [...]

Telematics insurance tie-up could help business van managers improve safety and cut costs

By |2015-11-13T21:02:56+00:00July 31st, 2012|Telematics, Van Insurance|

Story: COLIN DAWSON Van operators could reduce risks to vehicles and drivers and potentially cut business van insurance costs, thanks to co-operation between telematics provider Quartix and Towergate Insurance. The companies have joined forces on Towergate’s Fleetcare+ product. Quartix offers advanced driver behaviour reporting with both its InfoPlus and Corporate packages, along with a range of online vehicle [...]

Slash fuel costs with a speed limiter & protect drivers

By |2015-11-13T18:56:28+00:00June 11th, 2012|Speeds, Van management, Van News|

  Author: ROBIN ROBERTS A recent trial by telematics provider, Cobra UK, proves that a speed limiter can reduce fuel costs by nearly 40%, and help employers meet Duty of Care requirements by protecting their drivers. In the independent test, Cobra achieved a 37% reduction in fuel use with its speed limiter; a figure which it believes could [...]

Breaking the vicious circle of costs and your vans

By |2017-02-06T08:16:19+00:00May 9th, 2012|Van News|

  Money: Careful driving can save you money and more   If you want to apply the brake to fuel costs, there is an event which will slow your escalating costs. The Fleet Safety Forum, a division of Brake, the road safety charity, is running an essential seminar for van fleet managers on eco-driving - how to save [...]

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