Free Van Driver Toolkit Toolbox Talk videos launched

17 March 2023

Following the runaway success of its free, multi award-winning Van Driver Toolkit, National Highways has a series of “Toolbox Talks” – short, easy to follow videos, available through its Driving for Better Business programme – to help the growing number of organisations to educate their drivers who use light commercial vehicles. Toolbox Talks are available at vandrivertoolkit.co.uk to anyone who registers for the Van Driver Toolkit.

The series of eight videos were unveiled at a National Highways conference at the National Space Centre, near Leicester this week to a sell-out audience of fleet and health and safety leaders. The videos – each lasting around 8-10 minutes – carry important driver information and address the many misconceptions around van regulations covering Fatigue, Drivers’ hours, Safe towing, Distractions, Severe weather, Speed limits, Roadworthiness, and Safe loading.

The Van Driver Toolbox Talks help to cut through the myths to keep drivers safe, vans legal and to ensure employers comply with not just road traffic legislation but also their Health and Safety at Work responsibilities. Each video also has a short quiz at the end to help drivers check their understanding of what they’ve just learned.

Many employers are unaware that driving a vehicle for work is clearly covered by Health and Safety rules. The Toolbox Talks can be accessed by fleet operators and anyone who employs van drivers in their business.

The straightforward modular format of the Van Driver Toolkit earned it the Fleet News ‘Outstanding Product of the Year’ Award. Content was developed with the support of National Highways Van Operator Reference Group made up of 40 representatives of some of the best-run van fleets in the UK.