Your fleet is only as good as the drivers behind it, so managing driver performance is key tooptimising productivity, improving safety and customer retention. Here we explore how you canmanage your drivers to gain optimum performance. Recruitment Statistics from Aviva show that almost 33% of all fatalities involve the use of a company vehicle and33% […]
Looking for More Loads?Join the UK’s Busiest Freight Exchange Today. Courier Exchange (CX) is a digital platform with an accredited network of courier drivers, transport companies and freight forwarders. Whether you’re a courier driver looking for more load opportunities or managing a fleet and wanting to keep your vans running full, CX is a step […]
Our top tips for staying safe and on the road this winter. It looks like it’s going to be a busy time for courier drivers and indeed HGV’s too this winter, boosted by locked down shoppers hitting the internet in a frenzy of online purchasing. But as winter sets in, you need to be prepared […]
Road safety is everyone’s responsibility, because for the majority of people living in Great Britain the car is an inherent part of their daily lives. But as drivers who make their living by being on the road, (1 in 10 British workers use a van for their livelihood) you should be even more committed to […]
Tyre Safety Month- Are you ready for ACTion? The safety and maintenance aspect of tyres is so important that there is even a national UK charity-TyreSafe- set up to raise awareness of the importance of correct tyre maintenance and the dangers of defective and illegal tyres. October sees the launch of their Tyre Safety Month […]
Updated Information 7th April 2020 This information is relevant if you have a GAP or Total Loss Protection insurance policy for your vehicle through Strategic Insurance Services Limited and underwritten by LAMP Insurance Company Limited. We have now received confirmation that all LAMP Insurance policies were cancelled with effect from midnight on 3rd October 2019 […]
There are two main types of taxi insurance – public hire insurance and private hire insurance. So, which one do you need and why? Whether you’re a black minicab driver, an international taxi-app service, work for a local taxi fleet, or are Travis Bickle, having taxi insurance is paramount. To be more specific – the […]
Those in the trade industry, transport sector or courier/haulier business often use a fleet of vans for work. If you’re in such such sectors, then buying or leasing vans would be necessary. Unsure about which option is best for you? Let’s take a look at the advantages of both van buying vs van leasing. What […]
