London’s Direct Vision Standard, which aims to reduce lethal blind spots in HGVs to protect vulnerable road users, will tighten in October, writes Dennis Eagle’s Lee Rowland. The deadline for the new Direct Vision Standard (DVS) requirements for HGVs in…
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Fleet owners warned as new data reveals almost a quarter don’t take security measures
Almost a quarter of businesses with fleet insurance have admitted they lack specific security or anti-theft measures, prompting a warning from commercial insurer NFU Mutual. New research* from the fleet insurer shows that 23% of those surveyed said they haven’t…
Dennis Eagle joins Together for Safer Roads to improve fleet safety
Together for Safer Roads (TSR), a US non-governmental organisation dedicated to advancing road safety through cross-sector collaboration and technological innovation has announced Dennis Eagle as its newest member. Dennis Eagle, a global supplier of refuse collection vehicles and a pioneer…
Comment: Top tips for driver safety
How can fleet managers ensure their drivers’ safety? Barney Goffer, UK Product Manager at Teletrac Navman, highlights four key areas managers must consider regarding safety. For commercial drivers, the cab of their vehicle is their workplace. It’s where they spend…
Fleet Vision International – THE SHOW returns
Fleet Vision International –THE SHOW is back at the Guildhall on April 11 2024, and it’s bigger and better than ever. Have you registered to attend? Fleet Vision International – THE SHOW is an unmissable event for the international fleet…
First US Intelligent Speed Assist Legislation passed, supported by FIA Foundation
The first-ever US legislation to mandate Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA) for repeat speeding drivers has been passed in Washington, DC, following intensive advocacy by Families for Safe Streets, supported by the FIA Foundation. The US capital’s legislation, the Act for ‘Strengthening…
Fleet Vision International Summer 2023 has been published
Fleet Vision International, Summer 2023, is out now. Read your free copy here. What can you read in this issue? Comment Many operators are now looking at HVO, BioGas and even electric. News Element 2 partners with Radius; Tata gigafactory…
Vision Techniques provides the latest safety equipment for Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
The new VT Banksman Auto Braking 77ghz Radar has taken safety to the next level by warning about dangers and completely removing the risk of collision accidents for Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council. If the radar detects something in its…
Applied Driving and VisionTrack join forces to create safe driving solution
Applied Driving has teamed up with VisionTrack, a creator of AI video telematics and connected vehicle data, to develop a video-enabled safe driving solution. The companies will bring the benefits of automated risk reduction together, 360-degree vision and cloud-based video…
VisionTrack joins Together for Safer Roads Board in a stand against the global road safety crisis
VisionTrack, a leading provider of AI video telematics and connected vehicle data, is taking a significant new role in the fight against worldwide road deaths and injuries. CEO Simon Marsh, and President of Global Sales, Richard Kent have been appointed…