The Met Office predicts that the UK will experience colder-than-average temperatures1 in winter 2024/2025, particularly in December to February. The threat of associated wintry hazards, such as frost and fog hitting the UK, it is a timely reminder to prepare your fleet business for the driving conditions ahead. Not only can winter weather cause severe […]
Halloween is a notoriously busy time for insurance companies, with a rise in claims related to car damage, vandalism, and accidental damage. Malicious damage claims increase by 21% in October and November1 Eggs can dent car panels, chip paintwork, or even break windows. If you have a garage, it’s wise to lock your car away […]
BRAKE Road Safety Charity puts road victims at the centre of their latest Road Safety Week campaign. After the crash, every road victim counts Is the theme of this years’ Road Safety Week, running from 17th to 23rd November. With more than 1700 people dying every year on UK roads and 30,000 people suffering serious, […]
With more people working as couriers or delivery drivers, whether for parcels or documents, it’s essential to have the right insurance coverage. That’s where our Courier Car Insurance comes in. Also referred to as “Carriage of Goods for Hire and Reward” this type of insurance cover ensures both you and your vehicle are protected while […]
As the autumn season begins and roads become more challenging, TyreSafe has launched its flagship campaign, Tyre Safety Month 2024, with the theme ‘Caught in the ACT.’ October has long been a key period for TyreSafe’s road safety initiatives, and this year’s campaign is set to educate, engage, and drive behaviour change among drivers and […]
Driving a minibus for commercial purposes without the correct licence is illegal. In the UK, a standard Category B car driving licence may allow some people to drive minibuses under specific conditions, particularly for private or voluntary use, if they passed their driving test before January 1, 1997.1 However, for commercial operations—such as transporting passengers […]
According to the road safety charity IAM RoadSmart, the number of drivers with points on their licence has rapidly increased from 2022 to 2023. 1 Drivers will need to change their driving habits and behaviours to avoid driving bans, or worse still, injuring or killing themselves or someone else. In addition to being a threat to […]
As a courier driver, you will no doubt have a selection of clothing (perhaps even a uniform or branded gear) that keeps you cool in summer, warm in winter and most important, protected, and comfortable. But what about the shoes you wear for driving, and how could wearing the wrong footwear have a negative impact on your […]
