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A bit of housekeeping – what is GDPR? The General Data Protection Regulation, or ‘GDPR’ came into effect in May 2018. Created by the EU, this law protects personal data and controls how it is gathered, handled, and shared. Personal data includes things like names, addresses, and phone numbers. Or, any information from which you could […]
But the benefits don’t stop there. Have a read of our top 5 reasons why you should be investing today… 1. Protect your drivers with indisputable evidence According to Aviva, they have seen a 9.5% yearly increase in the number of fraudulent claims in recent years. With industry figures showing 1 in 10 personal injury claims are […]
Indeed, this stereotype is untrue of all LCV drivers, however recent data indicates LCVs are involved in a greater number of serious accidents than HGVs. In 2019, vans and light goods vehicles were involved in 12,576 road accidents, with 2,861 of them resulting in serious injury or a fatality. Comparatively, HGVs were involved in only 1,242 accidents resulting in serious […]
Compliance rules and regulations ensure fleet safety is maintained to a proper standard. Drivers Hours for example, are essential to protect driver’s rights and wellbeing, as well as the safety of other road users. Similarly, laws and regulations regarding alcohol consumption within fleets are essential to prevent potentially fatal road accidents. While completely necessary to […]
The digital revolution is well underway, but happening concurrently is the climate crisis and concerns about overpopulation and urban density. With the President of the UN General Assembly (PGA) Tijjani Muhammad-Bande urging governments to deliver significant results now at the COP25, the issue of our lifestyles and their impact on the environment has never been more timely. […]
Transport companies providing food delivery, supporting agriculture, and collecting recycling bins are, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, still very active, according to a survey conducted by the French AddSecure Smart Transport team. In many cases, social distancing for the driver isn’t possible, since there’s a lot of paperwork, such as waybills, to be signed manually. “To […]
The transportation industry is going through a digital revolution. Paperwork is now a thing of the past. Transport companies are moving away from paper in favour of digital solutions because these solutions aren’t just about convenience, they’re about improving safety and efficiency. By automating your workflows, digital tools are making transportation companies both smarter and […]
“We know transport companies already have their hands’ full managing shipments and maintaining schedules. There’s never been a better time to reduce stress and increase safety for both drivers and transport managers by eliminating paper records,” says David Pouchart, Global Services Operations Manager at AddSecure Smart Transport. To take the pressure off, AddSecure Smart Transport […]