DEKRA Helps Fleets Meet Duty of Care While at Peak

With the UK's busiest delivery period fast approaching, DEKRA Automotive Ltd is urging road transport and logistics operators to act now to ensure both drivers and vehicles are fully prepared for the seasonal surge. With commercial transport facing growing regulatory and operational pressures, DEKRA is helping businesses stay compliant and reduce risk through its combined Transport & Delivery Safety Training and Independent Vehicle Inspection services. Together, these solutions give fleet operators the visibility and confidence needed to keep drivers safe, vehicles roadworthy, and operations efficient.

"According to a recent study by Driving for Better Business, around a third of all road fatalities in the UK each year involve someone driving for work," said Tomasz Lason, Project Manager for Automotive at DEKRA UK. "This stark figure highlights the critical importance of ensuring both driver readiness and vehicle integrity. Our integrated training and inspection services empower businesses to address both aspects reducing risk, enhancing compliance, and helping keep drivers safe and operational during the busiest weeks of the year." DEKRA's Transport & Delivery Safety Training provides businesses with practical, modular courses covering everything from onboarding and driver risk management to fleet safety leadership and grey fleet compliance.

Delivered on-site or virtually, these programmes help organisations meet legal duty of care obligations while reducing incidents and insurance costs. Alongside training, DEKRA's In-Life and End-of-Term Vehicle Inspections offer independent, data-driven assessments trusted by leasing companies, fleets, and logistics providers across the UK. Covering mechanical, cosmetic, and safety checks, these inspections deliver transparent reports within 24-48 hours--helping operators avoid unexpected recharges, reduce downtime, and make smarter maintenance and remarketing decisions.

"Holiday peaks leave little margin for error," added Lee Anstiss, Head of Vehicle Inspections & Audits at DEKRA UK. "By acting now, operators can avoid the last-minute scramble, ensure vehicles are compliant and drivers are confident, and keep their operations running smoothly during the busiest delivery season of the year."

With national coverage and decades of experience in transport safety, DEKRA works with many of the world's leading logistics and delivery companies to enhance operational resilience through training, inspections, and compliance support.

For more information about DEKRA's Transport & Delivery Safety Training or Independent Vehicle Inspections, visit www.dekra-uk.co.uk.

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