If you run a company that relies on the use of vehicles then you should take every step you can in order to make them safe. Below are some of the best ways to do this. Hire reliable drivers There are many measures you can take in order to keep your company vehicles safe but when they’re actually being used, the best way to prevent the risk of damage, theft, liability claims etc. is to hire reliable drivers. Reliable drivers that have a clean driving history and plenty of experience will be much less likely to be involved in incidents that could damage your vehicles and cost your business money. Reliable, experienced drivers is good not only for protecting your vehicles but it can also save you money by lowering your insurance costs. Get a good insurance policy Whatever type of vehicles you have, you’ll need to get a good insurance policy to cover them for risks such as theft, fire damage, vandalism and write offs. A fleet policy is usually the best idea since it’s easier to manage than separate policies and usually a lot cheaper too. If you have trucks that need to be insured and you’re looking…

If you own a horse, or multiple horses, then being able to transport them safely is very important. Horses are large, heavy, expensive animals so safety is always a big concern when transporting them. Below are some tips for transporting a horse safely. Invest in the right equipment The two main options for transporting a horse are – A horse trailer – A horse trailer is exactly what it sounds like a provides a simple and effective way to transport a horse by attaching a trailer to your existing vehicle. A horsebox – A horsebox is a specially designed vehicle that’s used for transporting horses. Unlike a horse trailer, with a horsebox, the cabin and the trailer for the horse are combined into one vehicle. Horseboxes provide the best protection but they do cost more and will need to be insured with a special policy. Make sure your vehicle is powerful enough to pull a horse trailer If you use a horse trailer then you should be sure that your vehicle is powerful enough to tow it. Most cars should be up to the job but some electric cars might not have the required power so if you are an…

If you’ve ever considered running a taxi firm then there’s plenty that you need to know before making the plunge. One of the most important decisions to make is whether the firm will be public hire or private hire. Before looking at which is safer and easier to insure, let’s first cover the differences between the two types of taxi firms. Public hire Public hire taxis can display a ‘taxi’ sign on the outside of the cab. They can also pick up passengers from the street. Private hire Private hire taxis must be booked in advance from the head office (or increasingly -online). Private hire taxis cannot be hailed from the street. So which is safer? As you might have already guessed, private hire taxis are generally safer – both for operators and drivers. This is because the type of passengers you will get differs quite a lot. Private hire firms get a lot of corporate bookings for example, whereas public hire firms deal with a lot of drunk and unruly passengers. This is of course a simplification and there is in reality a lot of cross-over in the types of passengers that both firms get. However the risks with…

If you run a taxi firm then security should be of the utmost importance. Taxi firms face numerous risks, such as theft of cash, non-paying customers, break-ins and attacks on drivers. Good security is therefore vital. Below are some of the best ways to make your business more secure. Protecting your vehicles and drivers Some of the best things you can do to secure your vehicles are – Get the right cover- A fleet policy is usually the best option when you need to insure multiple vehicles. Taxi fleet insurance is extremely useful since you’re able to insure multiple vehicle types of varying values under one policy. Have alarms and in-car CCTV fitted – Having your vehicles fitted with alarms is a must. The vast majority, if not all modern vehicles with have security alarms so this is not an issue. In order to protect your drivers then in-car CCTV is a very effective way to do this. Hire experienced drivers – A very good way to put your business at less risk is by only hiring experienced and reliable drivers. This will help to cut down risks to your business and will make your insurance more affordable too. Securing…