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• ESP (ESC) on Fiat Ducato vans: what it is and how Traction+ works

  With a nod to possible future legislation, Fiat has made its Electronic Stability Programme standard across all versions of its Ducato van, bringing it in line with safety requirements for new cars in the UK.

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• Plug-in van grant: what the UK discount is now and how it works

  A new plug-in van grant has been announced by the government which will save van insurance customers £3,400 on the cost of a new Renault Kangoo ZE.

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• Eight- and nine-seat vans and safety: what Euro NCAP found (and what to check now)

  The safety body Euro NCAP has called for additional safety equipment to be fitted to vans after conducting extensive crash tests on the top selling eight-seater vehicles.

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• Driver First Assist and why early roadside first aid can matter

  Launched in 2013, Driver First Assist is a road safety programme designed to give individuals the skills they need to react quickly and properly if they are at the scene of a road traffic collision. Many fleets and industry suppliers have seen the value of this programme and have made the decision to put their drivers through the course.

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• Van drivers get a bad reputation, but what do UK road casualty rates per mile say? See the latest DfT figures, plus practical tips to cut risk and protect your insurance.

  A survey showed that 54% of motorists think van drivers take less care on the road, and 57% believe van drivers’ reputation for bad behaviour behind the wheel is deserved. But according to an RAC analysis, this belief is completely unfounded.

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• Dealing with the Truck Driver Shortage

  There is a real threat in the UK due to the shortage of truck drivers, for fleet owners this can be a real danger to their operations. Many of the current truck drivers are aging and retiring, leaving a very small pool of drivers left for operators to recruit.

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• Crash for cash frauds and the demand for fleet CCTV

  To protect themselves against the increasing risk of being caught up in so-called crash for cash frauds, commercial vehicle fleets across the country are investing in in-vehicle CCTV systems.

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• “Crash for Cash” scams: what van drivers should know and what to do

  Recent years have seen an increase in the amount of fraudulent van insurance claims as the numbers of “crash for cash” cases rise. “Crash for cash” is the term used when a criminal causes an accident and makes it look like another driver’s fault.

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• Could you map your way to savings? Practical route planning for vans and fleets

  Running a fleet can be a very costly enterprise with constant outgoings for vehicle expenses, maintenance and driver costs. However, making one simple change could completely transform your business and save you a huge amount of cash.

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