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There’s only one thing that changes quicker than the political landscape in this country and that’s the Great British weather. With daylight saving time kicking in at the weekend, the clocks turning back an hour in October is an indicator that days are getting shorter, winter is on our doorstep and adverse weather is set […]

The transport sector is no stranger to fluctuating fuel costs, but with fuel representing a large percentage of transport running costs, rising fuel prices are impacting significantly on operations. Driver professionalism and behaviour behind the wheel can therefore help ensure you operate as efficiently as possible. To ensure drivers are fully aware of the importance […]

If EU Drivers’ Hour Rules weren’t complicated enough, they have recently become even more onerous. The rules changed in 2020 adding ‘annual leave’ and ‘sick leave’ to rest records for the 28-day record keeping requirement. However, DVSA’s interpretation of this rule goes beyond the regulation and, although updated in August, is now subject to enforcement […]

We’ve started the week well by receiving DVSA accreditation for The Driver Handbook. This DVSA scheme recognises products that are well-designed and have the potential to improve road safety. The Driver Handbook is aimed at helping drivers reduce the risks they face and present to others. There is plenty of technology that has been introduced […]

Driving for work has become a whole lot riskier. Effective from 28 June 2022, the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 has been revised to include a range of road traffic measures and increased penalties. To ensure drivers are fully aware of this change and to remind them of their responsibilities, this is the […]

The Driver Handbook has become the latest supplier to join the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) Affinity Partner network, with The FORS Driver Handbook to support driver communication. The FORS Driver Handbook comprises a mobile app for drivers.  It is enabled by TDHConnect®, a content management system which puts fleet managers in full control of […]

From June 2022, local authorities outside of London are able to apply for new powers to enforce ‘moving traffic offences’. This means they will be able to issue fines to drivers for offences previously only enforced by the police. To ensure drivers a fully aware of this change and to remind them of some of […]

The problem Probably now more than ever companies are faced with dispersed workforces. It’s estimated that around 80% of the global workforce is now ‘deskless’. It’s a concept that has been truly tested over the last couple of years and has proved to be popular for some, less so for others. However, in the transport […]

One of the biggest challenges faced by transport consultants is communicating the plethora of information to drivers to ensure they have access to essential regulatory and compliance instructions and guidance. As part of Protea Training’s transport consultancy toolkit, The Driver Handbook has been deployed across the company’s client-base to help Protea work more efficiently and […]

The Driver Handbook is delighted to announce a new partnership with Convey Technology to deliver The Driver Handbook’s revolutionary driver communication solution via Convey Technology’s integrated software platform. This exciting new partnership sees The Driver Handbook made available in Convey Technology’s comprehensive offering of fleet and driver compliance and operational tools. The Driver Handbook comprises […]