The Federal Road Safety Corps has given indications that it will commence testing petrol tanker drivers at fuel loading bays to check their alcohol level and other related drugs. This is in effort to check the spate of accidents involving petrol tankers across the country, following three different cases of accidents which occurred in Lagos within one week in which […]
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An ongoing question asked by corporate management is whether it makes better business sense to provide company vehicles for employees or reimburse them for the use of their personal vehicles. Invariably, this question gains increased scrutiny when there is senior management pressure to reduce costs. Since fleet is typically one of the top five spend categories, it is a ready […]
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No toll shall be collected at the second Lekki tollgate along the Lekki-Epe Expressway. This and more were the assurances delivered by the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday at an interactive session with journalists at the Banquet Hall of the Lagos House, Ikeja. The Governor also emphasised that he was more interested in ensuring that the road […]
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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday visited some of the major traffic points in the metropolis, stating that his administration will provide solutions to traffic snarls in the state. The governor, who spoke with journalists at Dopemu in Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area after the inspection, said he decided to visit the traffic points himself to get […]
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Some tipper drivers in Ogun State have protested against alleged extortion by some officials of the state government. The drivers, under the aegis of the First Nigeria Tipper and Lorry Driver’s Association, said they were being excessively charged for every job they undertook. They said they were initially paying N2,600.00 per trip to the officials, but on last Wednesday, the […]
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When looking at fleet managers salaries in 2014, pay levels increased compared to 2013, with 77 percent of the respondents to Automotive Fleet’s bi-annual Fleet Manager Salary Survey reporting a pay increase in the 2014 calendar-year. Overall, 32 percent of fleet managers reported a salary of $100,000 or more per year. Also, of the 77 percent reporting a pay increase […]
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has expressed deep concern over the recent spate of road traffic accidents involving tankers and trailers on Nigerian highways. At a One-Day Stakeholder’s Summit on “Haulage Operations for National Development” in Abuja on Monday, the Corps Marshal of FRSC, Mr. Boboye Oyeyemi, said that from January to June 2015 alone, 1193 vehicles caused road […]
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There was pandemonium in Anambra on Wednesday as unspecified number of people sustained injuries, while a pick-up van belonging to Anambra Traffic Management Agency (ATMA) was badly damaged following a clash between officials of the agency and commercial motorcycle operators, who resisted the former from impounding their motor-cycles.
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has identified drug abuse as one of the major causes of road crashes in Nigeria. Speaking at a sensitization programme for commercial drivers in Kaduna, Chief Inspector Atese Ben noted that drug intake impairs the vision of a driver, thereby causing him/her to misjudge distance. He said in some instances, it could make a […]
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With many Bills on the development of transportation in Nigeria submitted to the National Assembly by the federal government during the last dispensation, experts and stakeholders continue to cry out for a national transport policy. Transportation in Nigeria is one of the many sectors that have not seen the needed development, advancement and growth. In fact, as a sector capable […]
Continue reading »CLICK TO READ: HOW TO CREATE AN IN-HOUSE FLEET SAFETY PROGRAM. PART ONE Communication: Communication related to the program, as well as the safety policy is also crucial — it can make the difference between a successful initiative and one that languishes. Drivers, as has been previously noted, know how to drive. But, when distracted by the pressures of doing […]
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There are certain responsibilities that make up a fleet manager’s mission: choosing the right vehicles for the job, equipping them properly, building and enforcing a formal fleet policy, and ensuring a fleet’s vehicles are properly maintained and dependable. But, none of these is more important than safety — providing an environment where safe driving is paramount, along with a policy […]
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