Lex publication for van drivers

Lex Vehicle Leasing has published the Rough Guide to Vans, that highlights van drivers as being most at risk of accidents because of their high annual mileages, unlegislated driving hours and the stressful multi-drop urban delivery.
"Some companies focus more on getting their goods delivered rather than the well-being of their drivers and vehicles," said Jon Walden, managing director of Lex Vehicle Leasing.
Lex wants to ensure that company directors include van drivers in any duty of care conversations and the publication suggests ways to reduce risks among the van fraternity.
This will not only reduce accidents, but it will also lower running costs and vehicle off-the-road times for operators, said Walden.
Suggestions include the fitting of hands-free phone kits and compiling a driver's handbook detailing recommended safety practices such as driving hours, operating vehicle-mounted equipment and the driver's responsibility to keep the vehicle in good order.