Van Excellence launches mental health awareness campaign

Van Excellence, of which Jaama is a partner, has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of mental health among van drivers. Van Excellence, an industry-led fleet scheme, which is administered by the FTA, is partnering with CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) to address the stigma around mental health and raise awareness of the resources available for men, many […]

Get the most out of your fleet with cutting-edge software

For companies who use vehicles for business purposes, ensuring that their fleet management software system is at the cutting-edge of best driver and vehicle practices is critical. It is now common practice for fleets to work with ‘best-in-breed’ suppliers for each of their individual fleet service requirements, which makes a lot of sense from both a cost […]

Jaama exhibit at Fleet Live 2018: Review

Jaama exhibited at this week’s Fleet Live for the fourth time and it certainly didn’t disappoint!

With a record-breaking attendance for the two day show it was the perfect opportunity for Jaama to showcase the latest developments made to its industry-leading, web-based Key2 software, including:

• NEW Earned Recognition Scheme module
• NEW GDPR functionality
• NEW WLTP functionality
• Significant functionality enhancements to mobile application – ‘MyVehicle App’.

At the UK’s leading event for the fleet management community, Jaama proudly sponsored two expert seminars.

Richard Hennessey, Director of Operations DVSA, gave an insightful talk around the benefits of the Earned Recognition Scheme and how the scheme offers a new way for truck, bus and coach operators to prove they meet driver and vehicle standards.

As a validated IT supplier for the DVSA Earned Recognition Scheme, the specialists from Jaama were on hand to offer advice to visitors about the scheme.

On day two Nick Denton Traffic Commissioner, West Midlands discussed how to ensure your fleet stays on the right side of compliance issues in areas such as drivers’ hours and vehicle maintenance.

What could Budget 2018 mean for the fleet industry?

The fleet industry anticipates the 2018 Budget will include an announcement on the future shape of company car benefit-in-kind taxation from April 2020. Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond announced that the 2018 Budget will be held later this month (Monday, 29 October.) It is hoped that the Chancellor will perform a U-turn on the […]

Jaama to showcase new functionality at Fleet Live

Jaama is exhibiting at Fleet Live, NEC Birmingham October 9 – 10, for the fourth time. On Stand B56 Jaama will showcase the latest developments made to its industry-leading, web-based Key2 software, including: NEW Earned Recognition Scheme module NEW GDPR functionality NEW WLTP functionality Significant functionality enhancements to Jaama’s mobile application – ‘MyVehicle App’. At […]

Green number plates to be given to clean vehicles

Green number plates could be introduced on clean cars, vans, and taxis under new plans to promote awareness of ultra-low emission vehicles.

The special plates are thought to encourage take-up among drivers and could help support local incentives for electric vehicles such as access to bus or low emission vehicle lanes, electric charging bays or ultra-low-emission-zones.

Similar schemes are already used in countries such as Norway, Canada, and China.

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said: “Adding a green badge of honour to these new clean vehicles is a brilliant way of helping increase awareness of their growing popularity in the UK, and might just encourage people to think about how one could fit into their own travel routine.”

Drivers stopped by police must pass roadside eye test

Drivers who fail to read a number plate from 20m (65ft) away when stopped by the police will have their licences revoked immediately. 

In the new crackdown officers from Thames Valley, Hampshire and West Midlands will test the eyesight of every motorist they stop throughout September. 

Data will be collected from each test and used to gain an improved understanding of the extent of poor driver eyesight. 

Officers can request an urgent revocation of a licence through the DVLA if they believe the safety of other road users will be put at risk if a driver remains on the road.