Policy & Compliance
BIFA launches new partnership agreement with Fleetcheck
BIFA’s new partnership will provide information and practical assistance aimed at promoting safety and helping Members to reduce accidents
A s business regulation increasingly important. BIFA has become aware of government concerns about road-related casualties and its desire to reduce them. To put matters in context, the Department for Transport (DfT) Reported road casualties Great Britain, annual report: 2024 shows that there were 340 billion vehicle miles travelled, up 2% compared with 2023. In reported road collisions in Great Britain in 2024, there were an estimated: • 1,602 fatalities, a decline of 1% compared with 2023; • 29,467 killed or seriously injured casualties, a decline of 1% compared with 2023; • 128,272 casualties of all severities, a decline of 4% compared with 2023. increases, the importance of compliance becomes The fatality breakdown for the commercial fleet sector in 2024 is as follows: • Light commercial vehicles (LGV): 176 fatalities, a decline of 10% compared with 2023; • Heavy goods vehicles (HGV): 201 fatalities, an increase of 7% compared with 2023. There are many variable factors including weight, the location of the accident, etc, that create variations between the previously mentioned activities. The HGV sector is well regulated; in the UK, an ‘O Licence’ (Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licence) is legally required for businesses using petrol- or diesel-powered goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes (or 2.5 tonnes for international journeys) for hire/reward or in connection with a trade. Key requirements include demonstrating financial standing, good repute, professional
competence (often via a transport manager with a Certificate of Professional Competency) a suitable operating centre and robust maintenance plans, all overseen by the Traffic Commissioner. Cars and smaller vans are less regulated, with some Members not understanding their legal obligations. It should be remembered that just one vehicle constitutes a fleet, and that companies providing a car allowance to staff incur legal responsibilities. Information and assistance BIFA sought a partner to provide information and practical assistance, aiming to reduce accidents by promoting safety. Effective fleet management and
reducing accidents can assist to control fleet insurance costs. Therefore, BIFA is very pleased to introduce its partnership with FleetCheck, a fleet software specialist, to provide these services to Members. As a first step a new guide to managing a fleet of cars and vans has been published on the BIFA website. During the first half of 2026, Fleetcheck will run a fleet safety webinar for BIFA Members. BIFA hopes that this addition to its services package will help its Members by providing guidance on an overlooked area of their activities. There is more information on the BIFA website and the jointly branded handbook on Fleet Management for BIFA Members can be downloaded at https://bifa.org/wp- content/uploads/2026/01/Practical Guide-Booklet-BIFA.pdf
“ BIFA hopes that this addition to its services package will help its Members by providing guidance on an overlooked area of their activities
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