Simon Turner has written, contributed to, or been quoted in the following articles:

Rethinking profitability: How SMEs can rebuild after COVID-19. A look at the hidden ways firms can maximise their financial strength in order to give themselves the best chance of survival. 16/03/21 Global Banking & Finance Review, NewBusiness

DfT benchmarking tool to be unveiled at Fleet200 meeting. A new fleet benchmarking initiative funded by the Department for Transport will be unveiled at the Fleet200 Executive Club virtual meeting on March 30. 09/03/21 Fleet News

Blue Monday: DfBB and CALM initiative tackles van driver mental health. One third of businesses concerned about impact of lockdowns on employee mental health. 18/01/2021 The Telegraph, Fleet World, Van Fleet World, NewBusiness, Personnel Today, Commercial Fleet

How safe is the van delivering Christmas to your front door? Tests on the UK’s favourite vans have revealed some major safety shortcomings – potentially putting lives at risk during this year’s festive period. 16/12/2020 Thatcham Research, FleetPoint, Tomorrow’s Health and Safety

Fleets offered mental health resources to bring vital support for drivers. Driving for Better Business and CALM launch CALM Driver programme to tackle the issue of mental health among those who drive for work 19/11/2020 Elite Business, Business Vans, New Business, Van Fleet World, Fleet World, Commercial Vehicle Show, SMMT, Commercial Fleet

Fleet safety in conversation: Volvo Car UK chats with Simon Turner from Driving for Better Business about fleet safety and how to manage it with good business in mind. 21/10/2020 Volvo Business Hub

Firms not prepared for further COVID disruption: Survey of SMEs and large enterprises reveals two-thirds of UK companies admit they have no plans for a second wave of the virus 13/10/2020 New Business, Fleet World, City AM, Health & Safety Matters, Renfrewshire News, Essex Magazine, The Oban Times, The Business Exchange: Bath & Somerset, The HR Director, Elite Business, Tomorrow’s Health and Safety, Hampshire Chronical, Elite Business

Benchmarking: What do fleets measure and why? 02/10/2020 Fleet News

Going grey early – addressing grey fleet 21/09/2020 Business Car

Grey fleet up 60% before Covid 27/08/2020 Business Car

Caring for the mental health of commercial drivers, the unsung heroes of this crisis 05/07/2020 The HR Director

On the Road: Workplace Wellbeing 01/07/2020 Tomorrow’s Health and Safety

Driving for Better Business has launched the Ready for the Road app, which includes safety checklists and training videos, and is free for businesses with 10 or more vehicles 12/06/2020 Business Car, Fleet News, What Van?, Fleet Point, Express Online, Business Vans

Driving for Better Business to launch free driver app and fleet management portal 09/06/2020 Fleet World

Isolation on the road: Recognising drivers as lone workers 01/05/2020 Tomorrow’s Health and Safety

Driving for Better Business Resilience 01/05/2020 New Business

‘Transport Toolkit’ launched for businesses and fleet operators to address clarity on driving for work during COVID-19 pandemic 22/04/2020 Safety & Health Practitioner

Driving For Better Business and FleetCheck launch COVID-19 Transport Toolkit – a series of videos and online resources to help fleet operators and business owners meet the significant challenges of managing drivers and vehicles during the disruption caused by COVID-19 08/04/20 Entirely Legal, Fleet News, Road Safety GB, Highways Magazine, Essential Fleet Operator, Fleet World, Transport Engineer, FACTS Magazine, New Business, Fleet Point

Company found guilty after driver fatigue death 23/03/2020 Driving for Better Business

Why risk your business reputation over failing to make basic safety checks? 17/03/2020 Fleet World

Gap analysis tool launched to help safety professionals manage work-related road risk 16/03/2020 Safety & Health Practitioner

Don’t risk your business reputation over poor driving for work policies 10/03/2020 Real Business

Half of company directors unaware employees who use personal car for work are company’s responsibility 28/01/2020 Business Matters

Paul Barker grabs a cuppa and a chat with one of fleet’s most influential figures – Simon Turner, Campaigns Director, Driving for Better Business 06/01/2020 Company Car Today

Don’t let your Xmas party end your career: myth busting the effects of drugs and alcohol on driving 07/12/2019 New Business

The IAM RoadSmart Manifesto – The Role of Business Drivers 04/12/2019 IAM RoadSmart

The risks and rewards to SMEs that manage employees who drive for work 18/11/2019 SME News

What does drinking alcohol actually do to your driving? 13/11/2019 The Telegraph

The risks of using a personal car for work 01/10/2019 People Management

Journey management – is the trip necessary? 26/09/2019 Fleet News

Driving for Work: Are employees driving your responsibility 24/09/2019 Total Business

Growing reliance on grey fleet bringing potential duty of care crisis 17/09/2019 FleetWorld

Mobiles while driving – clear policy needed 29/08/2019 Fleet News

Directors lack awareness of grey fleet responsibilities 25/07/2019 Fleet News

Fleet drivers distracted by mobile phones, poll finds 19/07/2019 Lancashare

Grey fleet and mobile phone policies put drivers at risk 11/07/2019 Fleet News

A new survey arranged by Simon Turner, the Campaign manager for Driving for Better Business revealed that UK employers are risking the safety and wellbeing of those who drive for work. Directors and drivers were both found lacking vital knowledge exposing the business and its staff to unnecessary risk. 11/07/2019 SME News, HR News, FleetWorld, Tomorrow’s Health and Safety, edriving, Eurekar, Business Car, Company Car Today, Health and Safety Matters, Fleet Service GB

Live radio interview with Simon Turner 11/07/2019 Jazz FM Business Breakfast presented by Michael Wilson

Unlocking the unseen benefits of a robust driving for work policy 05/07/2019 New Business

Set fleet safety goals high and mean what you say 27/06/2019 Fleet News

Spectrum is Green 11/06/2019 Business Car

DfBB’s Simon Turner on the changing face of fleet management 06/06/2019 FleetWorld

Fleets measure up best on handling vehicles risks 30/05/2019 Fleet News

Work-related road risk – an organisational perspective 23/05/2019 SME News

Driving for Better Business ramps up focus on private sector 20/05/2019 FleetWorld

Highways England CEO Jim O’Sullivan backs push for better business driving 17/05/2019 Highways Magazine

Benchmarking highlights possible costly problem for fleetsBenchmarking highlights possible costly problem for fleets 28/03/2019 Fleet News

Measurement can help cut the incidence of incidents 21/02/2019 Fleet News

Does your policy measure up against other fleets? 24/01/2019 Fleet News

Driving for Better Business: Highways England funds breathe life into DfBB – an interview with Campaign Manager Simon Turner 09/05/2018 Fleet News

F1 manufacturer McLaren wins business accolade 01/11/2017 Director (IoD)

The Driving for Better Business Campaign 20/08/2017 Transport Business

Improving road safety for both road workers and road users 14/08/2017 Highways UK

Driving for Better Business 13/04/2017 Green Fleet