Finalists named for Brake’s Fleet Safety Awards 2017

Safety-conscious organisations have been from across the globe have made it through to the final stage of Brake’s Fleet Safety Awards 2017.

The road safety charity received a record number of first-time entries this year and now more than 70 organisations are in with a chance of winning one of 15 prestigious awards.

The annual event recognises the achievements of fleet operators and suppliers who are working hard to reduce road crashes involving at-work drivers.

Finalists this year include such household names as FedEX, Royal Mail Group, and British Gas, as well as a host of smaller firms.

 

The award categories include:

Company Driver Safety Award
For the organisation that has implemented initiatives that do most to promote and achieve safer driving among employees.

Eco Fleet Award
For the organisation that has done the most to improve safety and the environment by introducing green initiatives, such as innovative travel plans, scheduling, greener fuel and vehicles, and fuel-efficient driving.

Fleet Safety Analysis and Action
For the organisation that has implemented the most effective procedures for carrying out risk assessments, crash data analysis, and using the data to introduce tailored interventions.

Fleet Safety Innovation Award
For the fleet service provider or fleet operator that has developed a pioneering approach to fleet safety in 2016 with the greatest success.

Fleet Safety Partnership Award 
For the partnership of a fleet service provider or operator with another organisation that has delivered the most outstanding results to improve fleet safety.

Fleet Safety Product Award
For the product that does the most to improve fleet safety through innovation.

Road Safety in the Community Award 
For the organisation that has worked hardest with its local community to improve road safety for all road users. This organisation will have road safety at the heart of its corporate social responsibility ethos.

Global Road Safety Award
For the organisation that has worked hardest to improve road safety for all road users in the communities it works in around the world. This organisation will have road safety at the heart of its corporate social responsibility ethos.

Safe Vehicles Award 
For the organisation that has done the most to improve the safety of its vehicles, for instance through comprehensive and effective checking and maintenance procedures, vehicle specification and modification and use of technology.

Road Risk Manager of the Year Award 
For the risk or fleet manager who has implemented exemplary road risk management policies with proven results.

Kevin Storey Award for Outstanding Commitment to Road Safety 
For the individual that has gone above and beyond the call of duty in their its commitment to road safety, not just within the company but also the wider community. Organisations cannot enter this Award themselves but can nominate someone else within the industry.

 

Katie Shephard, Development Director at Brake, said: “Congratulations to all organisations who have been shortlisted this year. The standard was exceptionally high this year and we’re looking forward to working with our external judges to select some well deserving winners. I’d encourage companies across the industry to attend our Awards ceremony in September and help us celebrate best practice.”

The winners will be announced at a ceremony at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on Thursday 28 September 2017.

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