Bedford Driving Lessons

New technology could help tame bad behaviour by the infamous “white van man”, it was claimed this week. Launched by manpower logistics firm Trimble MRM, the device can be fitted to any vehicle and records where it is travelling – and how it is being driven. The information is relayed to fleet managers so that they can monitor bad driving habits, such as uneconomic driving, and assess how well the vehicle’s engine is running. Known as Driver DNA, the box also detects over-harsh braking and can tell whether the driver has been speeding. The system is already being used by British Gas and other major firms are now considering it. “Improving road safety is paramount to us and our fleet customers,” says Andrew Yeoman, MD of Trimble MRM. “If we can help drivers realise what they need to change and help prevent accidents, then we are proud and pleased to do so. More