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As the road haulage sector prepares for Transport for London’s (TfL) new Direct Vision Standard (DVS) based HGV safety rules to come into force in October 2024i, Venson Automotive Solutions is calling HGV fleet managers nationwide to review and update safety and compliance measures to reduce risks for all road users, not just those in …

Driving Forward HGV Safety As Transport for London Tightens Its HGV Permit Scheme – Venson Automotive Solutions Offers Timely Advice to Commercial Fleet Operators Nationwide to Help Reduce Road Risk Read More »

As countdown to the summer holiday season begins in earnest, fleet management specialist Venson Automotive Solutions is highlighting the extra considerations required for drivers planning to take their company car across The Channel – or the Irish Sea.   Firstly, company car drivers should check cars are fully insured, fully prepared for European driving and that …

Holiday Ready Company Cars – Venson Automotive Solutions Helps Drivers Prepare for Driving Abroad this Summer Read More »

Venson Survey Reveals the Pressure is on for Fleet Managers to Become Mobility Experts 72% of motorists surveyed by Venson Automotive Solutions support the DVSA’s 2030 transport vision, including making more leisure and work-related journeys by foot or bicycle. 25% of those surveyed say they would like to travel by foot or bicycle specifically to …

Increasing Numbers of Commuters Plan to Swap Their Car for Leg Power by 2030 Read More »

Diligent business owners could unwittingly be putting themselves at risk of significant legal and financial consequences through failing to enact duty of care surrounding their grey-fleet drivers, warns Venson Automotive Solutions. Whilst it has been over three years since the first pandemic lockdown, almost a third (28%) of working adults are still hybrid working with …

More Vehicles Edge Into Grey Fleet as a Third of UK Adults Hybrid Work – Employers must review Driving for Work policies now, says Venson Read More »

Investing in a vehicle fleet greater than 3.5T Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) with drivers qualified to handle them could improve a business’s carbon footprint and its bottom line As the UK gets to grips with a revamped government strategy to meet its 2030 emissions cut target, the pressure is on for fleet decision-makers to run …

Upsize to a HGV Fleet for Greener Motoring, Says Venson Read More »

Mental Health Awareness Week 15th-21st May 2023 With cost-of-living pressures placing a significant impact on the nation’s health, Venson Automotive Solutions is encouraging fleet managers to review their wellbeing at work policies, in advance of Mental Health Awareness Week 2023i. This year the Mental Health Foundation focuses its’ campaign on anxiety. Venson says that with …

Engage with Fleet Drivers Now to Improve Mental Health, Says Venson Read More »

Applauding the launch of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) new training course designed to give women working in the fleet industry the confidence to have their voices heard, Venson Automotive Solutions calls for more to be done at grassroots to attract female talent into the sector. The appeal follows a new survey by Venson …

50% of Women Say They Would Not Consider Working in the Motor Industry – Venson Calls for the Fleet Sector to Rally Grassroots Support Read More »

The Highway Code celebrates its 95th anniversary this April 56% of motorists surveyed have not refreshed their memory or checked out updates of the Highway Code since first passing their test 51% surveyed could not identify a ‘Zebra crossing ahead’ sign 35% surveyed did not recognise a ‘T-junction with priority over vehicles from the right’ …

DISREGARD OF THE HIGHWAY CODE PUTS ROAD USERS AT RISK – Venson Survey Reveals Motorists’ Neglect Keeping Up To Date with Road Safety Guidance Read More »

Fitting Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) on all cars in the United Kingdom could reduce car crashes by 24%, but the jury is out about whether drivers are willing to accept this technology, according to Venson Automotive Solutions.  The latest survey of 300 UK motorist by the fleet specialist has revealed that although nearly three …

ADAS Safety Features are Woefully Underappreciated by Drivers – Venson Calls for Regular Fleet Training on Car Safety Technology Read More »