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Proposed brake testing assessment changes for 2025: A guide for fleet operators

From April 2025, the DVSA is proposing new brake testing guidelines for HGVs, aimed at significantly boosting road safety.

Traditionally, HGVs have been subject to a roller brake test (RBT) during routine inspections to assess braking efficiency. However, in real-world conditions, potential braking issues are often only identified when the vehicles are fully loaded.

As such, the DVSA has suggested a move towards a more comprehensive, loaded testing procedure to gauge genuine braking performance.

Four Pass Logistics branded 6x2 tractor units parked in two rows in front of a warehouse.

PASS LOGISTICS TURNS TO FRAIKIN FOR THE FIRST TIME WITH BESPOKE CONTRACT HIRE AND RENTAL PACKAGE

Doncaster-based Pass Logistics has taken delivery of 12 new 6x2 tractor units on a mix of contract hire and short-term rental from Fraikin – a first step towards eventually seeing its currently 18-strong HGV fleet supplied by the commercial vehicle and mobility service provider.

Driving safety forward

In the commercial vehicle sector, safety is more than a box to tick – it is the foundation upon which all aspects of our industry must be built.

At Fraikin, our commitment to safety extends through every facet of our work. Whether as part of our contract hire and rental services or the comprehensive fleet management solutions we deliver, safety is a responsibility we take very seriously.

In this article, I want to outline how safety informs our decisions, shapes our services, and aligns us with the evolving needs of our clients and their customers.

Electric van charging outside a Fraikin depot

Tackling common EV misconceptions

Electric vehicle (EV) technology has been consistently improving, but many myths still surround the technology; stigmas that could mean fleet managers delay their switch and miss out on the many short- and long-term gains that going electric can bring. To set the record straight, we have tackled the most common EV myths to underline the potential that electric mobility can bring to businesses.

Winter driving: Essential tips to navigating winter roads

Winter driving can be challenging, but with the right preparation and precautions, you can stay safe and confident on the road.

Cold temperatures, icy conditions, and reduced visibility all pose unique risks that require extra care and attention. By ensuring your vehicle is ready for the season and following key safety practices, you can navigate winter roads with peace of mind.

Driver in high visibility jacket driving van

Driver-facing cameras: A roadmap to enhanced fleet safety

As technology advances, driver-facing cameras have emerged as a powerful tool in the pursuit of safer roads. However, implementing such systems requires careful planning and consideration to ensure success for both operators and drivers alike.

The new General Safety Regulation – What you need to know

New automotive safety regulations have arrived this month in the European Union –a change which also impacts the UK – through the introduction of new, mandatory and active safety features designed to reduce fatal and serious accidents. This transition could have profound implications on businesses across the continent.

LOREBURN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LAYS FOUNDATIONS FOR SUCCESS WITH FIRST-EVER FRAIKIN-SUPPLIED VEHICLES

Loreburn Housing Association has renewed its commercial vehicle fleet with the delivery of 25 new 3.5-tonne vans, supplied into the business for the first time by Fraikin on a five-year full-service contract hire agreement.

One of 70 new 3.5-tonne Ford Transit vans supplied by Fraikin to Campbells Prime Meat on contract hire

CAMPBELLS PRIME MEAT SEALS DEAL WITH FRAIKIN FOR 70 NEW TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED VANS

Fraikin has strengthened its relationship with Scottish butcher, fishmonger and foodservice supplier Campbells Prime Meat, supplying 70 new temperature-controlled vans to help the business transition back to contract hire.