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Brake Road Safety Week 2025: Safe Vehicles Save Lives

This Road Safety Week (16–22 November), we’re supporting Brake’s campaign for Safe Vehicles because when vehicles are safe, and used safely, it saves lives. Here's how to take part.

5 Sustainable Steps for Fleets When EVs Aren’t a Reality

If replacing your business vehicles with EVs isn't a feasible option right now, these five steps will help you significantly reduce fleet emissions today, and leave you more prepared when the time is right.

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Headlight Glare: A Blindingly Obvious Hazard for Fleet Safety

As the clocks go back and the darker evenings set in, your company drivers might be complaining that headlights are getting brighter. What used to be a minor annoyance has become a real road-safety concern. What can be done to mitigate the risk?

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Quartix produces tracker number 1 million.

While others were giving away roses on Valentine's Day 2001, Andy Walters, Dominique Walters, Andy Kirk and Ken Giles founded a company with a clear mission: to help companies with mobile fleets become more efficient. They started to build a GPS-based vehicle tracking system that was accessible online, easy-to-use, and robust.

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Bridging the LGV Safety Gap in 2025

The DVSA has recognised LGV safety as a pressing concern and announced plans to address it - with the construction and vehicle transportation sectors identified as priorities. Here's why van operators must take the lead in improving vehicle safety.

What are the true costs of engine idling in 2025?

Do you know what engine idling is costing your business? Find out how to identify and reduce excessive idling in your company vehicles and learn about the benefits.

How to Calculate and Reduce Your Fleet’s CO₂ Emissions in 2025

Vehicle emissions are firmly in the spotlight. Governments, customers and partners alike are demanding greater environmental responsibility from businesses. Measuring your fleet’s carbon footprint is a chance to cut costs and strengthen your company’s reputation.

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Managing Road Risk: Can Employers Do More in 2025?

An estimated 1,633 UK road fatalities were reported in 2024, a 1% rise from 2023. Employers have both a duty and an opportunity to reduce these risks. Here's how.

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Telematics Brings Drivers Home Safe: Watch Us on the Veriforce Risk Matrix Podcast

Driving is the most dangerous activity a worker undertakes in their day. Aggressive driving behaviours contribute to over 50% of fatal vehicle crashes. Hear our discussion on the Risk Matrix Veriforce CHAS podcast.

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