Road Safety Week

Tyre Safety – we have recently signed up to have automatic tyre-pressure monitoring system (TPMS) fitted to our vehicles. TPMS reports real-time tyre-pressure information to the driver, this has many benefits; properly inflated tyres add greater stability, handling and breaking efficiencies, under inflated tyres can contribute to tyre disintegration, heat build-up, ply separation and sidewall/casing breakdown. Properly inflated tyres also help with fuel efficiency reducing our carbon footprint.

Telematics – All our trucks have full telematic recording software that records, speed, braking and GPS location. This is useful in many ways, it allows us to check how our drivers are behaving on the road and invest in further training if necessary and reward the top performers. This year by looking at our telematics report in-depth, we’ve increased fuel efficiency and increased road safety.

Drugs and Alcohol Training – We have introduced compulsory drugs and alcohol training to all driving staff to give detailed information with a practical element using visual impairment goggles on the dangers of being impaired whilst at work.

Road Safety Organisations – We belong to several road safety organisations including, The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and Driving for Better Business. Being involved with road safety organisations has many benefits including access to their professional advice, guidance and network of like-minded safety-conscious businesses.