Simon Turner Published Articles
Simon Turner MARRM MAFP
Campaign Manager, Driving for Better Business and Chairman of ARRM. Passionate about safer fleets ??
I have written, contributed to, or been quoted in the following articles:
Driver training: Safety first. What’s the most hazardous part of your job? Working on mains electrics, climbing ladders, using power tools? No. It’s driving the van. 23/09/22 WhatVan?
Highways England launches safety-check app for drivers returning to work. Driving for Better Business, a Highways England programme, has launched the Ready for the Road app, which includes safety checklists and training videos, and is free for businesses with 10 or more vehicles. 12/06/22 WhatVan?
How To Combat Christmas Driver Fatigue Fleet&Leasing.com. THE build-up to the festive period is one of excitement certainly, but often also stress. For business drivers, this is a familiar time of rushing to and fro, dealing with higher workloads, and often feeling increasingly exhausted. 13/12/21 Fleet&Leasing.com
Supporting hospitality drivers as they return to work. The health and safety challenges faced by the sector as it reopens after COVID-19. 21/05/21 CLH Digital
Back in the driving seat. Drivers in the hospitality sector will need support as they go back to work. I explain how managers can facilitate a safe transition for staff getting back on the road. 14/05/21 Tomorrow's Health & Safety
Rethinking profitability: How SMEs can rebuild after COVID-19. A look at the hidden ways firms can maximise their financial strength in order to give themselves the best chance of survival. 16/03/21 Global Banking & Finance Review, NewBusiness
DfT benchmarking tool to be unveiled at Fleet200 meeting. A new fleet benchmarking initiative funded by the Department for Transport will be unveiled at the Fleet200 Executive Club virtual meeting on March 30. 09/03/21 Fleet News
Blue Monday: DfBB and CALM initiative tackles van driver mental health. One third of businesses concerned about impact of lockdowns on employee mental health. 18/01/2021 The Telegraph, Fleet World, Van Fleet World, NewBusiness, Personnel Today, Commercial Fleet
How safe is the van delivering Christmas to your front door? Tests on the UK’s favourite vans have revealed some major safety shortcomings – potentially putting lives at risk during this year’s festive period. 16/12/2020 Thatcham Research, FleetPoint, Tomorrow's Health and Safety
Fleets offered mental health resources to bring vital support for drivers. Driving for Better Business and CALM launch CALM Driver programme to tackle the issue of mental health among those who drive for work 19/11/2020 Elite Business, Business Vans, New Business, Van Fleet World, Fleet World, Commercial Vehicle Show, SMMT, Commercial Fleet
Fleet safety in conversation: Volvo Car UK chats with Simon Turner from Driving for Better Business about fleet safety and how to manage it with good business in mind. 21/10/2020 Volvo Business Hub
Firms not prepared for further COVID disruption: Survey of SMEs and large enterprises reveals two-thirds of UK companies admit they have no plans for a second wave of the virus 13/10/2020 New Business, Fleet World, City AM, Health & Safety Matters, Renfrewshire News, Essex Magazine, The Oban Times, The Business Exchange: Bath & Somerset, The HR Director, Elite Business, Tomorrow's Health and Safety, Hampshire Chronical, Elite Business
Benchmarking: What do fleets measure and why? 02/10/2020 Fleet News
Going grey early - addressing grey fleet 21/09/2020 Business Car
Grey fleet up 60% before Covid 27/08/2020 Business Car
Caring for the mental health of commercial drivers, the unsung heroes of this crisis 05/07/2020 The HR Director
On the Road: Workplace Wellbeing 01/07/2020 Tomorrow's Health and Safety
Driving for Better Business has launched the Ready for the Road app, which includes safety checklists and training videos, and is free for businesses with 10 or more vehicles 12/06/2020 Business Car, Fleet News, What Van?, Fleet Point, Express Online, Business Vans
Driving for Better Business to launch free driver app and fleet management portal 09/06/2020 Fleet World
Isolation on the road: Recognising drivers as lone workers 01/05/2020 Tomorrow's Health and Safety
Driving for Better Business Resilience 01/05/2020 New Business
‘Transport Toolkit’ launched for businesses and fleet operators to address clarity on driving for work during COVID-19 pandemic 22/04/2020 Safety & Health Practitioner
Driving For Better Business and FleetCheck launch COVID-19 Transport Toolkit - a series of videos and online resources to help fleet operators and business owners meet the significant challenges of managing drivers and vehicles during the disruption caused by COVID-19 08/04/20 Entirely Legal, Fleet News, Road Safety GB, Highways Magazine, Essential Fleet Operator, Fleet World, Transport Engineer, FACTS Magazine, New Business, Fleet Point
Company found guilty after driver fatigue death 23/03/2020 Driving for Better Business
Why risk your business reputation over failing to make basic safety checks? 17/03/2020 Fleet World
Gap analysis tool launched to help safety professionals manage work-related road risk 16/03/2020 Safety & Health Practitioner
Don't risk your business reputation over poor driving for work policies 10/03/2020 Real Business
Half of company directors unaware employees who use personal car for work are company’s responsibility 28/01/2020 Business Matters
Paul Barker grabs a cuppa and a chat with one of fleet’s most influential figures – Simon Turner, Campaigns Director, Driving for Better Business 06/01/2020 Company Car Today
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Don’t let your Xmas party end your career: myth busting the effects of drugs and alcohol on driving 07/12/2019 New Business
The IAM RoadSmart Manifesto - The Role of Business Drivers 04/12/2019 IAM RoadSmart
The risks and rewards to SMEs that manage employees who drive for work 18/11/2019 SME News
What does drinking alcohol actually do to your driving? 13/11/2019 The Telegraph
The risks of using a personal car for work 01/10/2019 People Management
Journey management – is the trip necessary? 26/09/2019 Fleet News
Driving for Work: Are employees driving your responsibility 24/09/2019 Total Business
Growing reliance on grey fleet bringing potential duty of care crisis 17/09/2019 FleetWorld
Mobiles while driving – clear policy needed 29/08/2019 Fleet News
Directors lack awareness of grey fleet responsibilities 25/07/2019 Fleet News
Fleet drivers distracted by mobile phones, poll finds 19/07/2019 Lancashare
Grey fleet and mobile phone policies put drivers at risk 11/07/2019 Fleet News
A new survey arranged by Simon Turner, the Campaign manager for Driving for Better Business revealed that UK employers are risking the safety and wellbeing of those who drive for work. Directors and drivers were both found lacking vital knowledge exposing the business and its staff to unnecessary risk. 11/07/2019 SME News, HR News, FleetWorld, Tomorrow's Health and Safety, edriving, Eurekar, Business Car, Company Car Today, Health and Safety Matters, Fleet Service GB
#Live radio interview with Simon Turner 11/07/2019 Jazz FM Business Breakfast presented by Michael Wilson
Unlocking the unseen benefits of a robust driving for work policy 05/07/2019 New Business
Set fleet safety goals high and mean what you say 27/06/2019 Fleet News
Spectrum is Green 11/06/2019 Business Car
DfBB's Simon Turner on the changing face of fleet management 06/06/2019 FleetWorld
Fleets measure up best on handling vehicles risks 30/05/2019 Fleet News
Work-related road risk – an organisational perspective 23/05/2019 SME News
Driving for Better Business ramps up focus on private sector 20/05/2019 FleetWorld
Highways England CEO Jim O’Sullivan backs push for better business driving 17/05/2019 Highways Magazine
Benchmarking highlights possible costly problem for fleetsBenchmarking highlights possible costly problem for fleets 28/03/2019 Fleet News
Measurement can help cut the incidence of incidents 21/02/2019 Fleet News
Does your policy measure up against other fleets? 24/01/2019 Fleet News
Driving for Better Business: Highways England funds breathe life into DfBB - an interview with Campaign Manager Simon Turner 09/05/2018 Fleet News
F1 manufacturer McLaren wins business accolade 01/11/2017 Director (IoD)
The Driving for Better Business Campaign 20/08/2017 Transport Business
Improving road safety for both road workers and road users 14/08/2017 Highways UK
Driving for Better Business 13/04/2017 Green Fleet
Excellent resources Simon - and for those who manage drivers and their vehicles our resources are available for free to support businesses that are working towards reducing #roadrisk - https://www.drivingforbetterbusiness.com/
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4 年Great compilation of some essential reading for those in #fleetmanagement and those who manage drivers and their vehicles, Simon. Thank-you