About
Safety in modern fleet operations extends far beyond the vehicle itself. With connected technologies evolving rapidly, organisations now can protect not only their fleets, but also the people who operate them.

This webinar explores what next-generation safety really looks like, combining connected vehicles, intelligent monitoring, and integrated driver protection. It will examine how tools such as AI-powered dashcams, real-time driver coaching, licence checking, and continuous risk assessment help fleets prevent incidents before they happen, reduce liability, and maintain compliance with confidence.

Beyond the vehicle, the session will also focus on driver safety solutions, including wearables, lone-worker protection, and SOS alerting. Attendees will learn how these technologies provide real-time visibility, faster incident response, and stronger duty-of-care.
When
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 2:00 p.m. London (GMT +0:00)
Presenters
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Denise Hawkins
Fleet manager, Stannah Management Services Ltd
Denise is a Fleet Manager at Stannah Management Services Ltd with over a decade of managing diverse fleets of cars, LCVs and grey fleet. She is currently managing a team of 3 fleet administrators to run the 800+ strong Stannah Group UK fleet with a data-driven, safety first approach to driving. Previous winner of Fleet of the Year (251-1,000) Denise is passionate about what data can do for Fleets.
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Matt Hammond
head of fleet, Altrad
Matt is a National and International CPC Holder with over 15 years’ experience in Transport & Fleet management, 9 years as Head of Fleet for Altrad Services operating a mixed fleet of 1500 vehicles across the UK. Responsible for delivering cradle to grave fleet management experience in cars and commercial fleets as well as HGV operator licence compliance management.

Winner of the 2023 Fleet News Fleet Manager of the Year award, Brake Awards Road Risk Manager and Fleet News Safe Fleet Award 2020 & 2021. A previous panellist on the Fleet News @10, as well as a member of the Advisory board for Fleet & Mobility Live. Matt was voted onto the AFP Board by members in 2022 and became joint Vice Chair in 2023.

Matt is a professional who specialises in Fleet safety and road risk reduction, through driver education and big data utilisation. An experienced, operationally hands-on fleet manager, Matt feels it is vital to share knowledge and best practice amongst other like-minded professionals and work as a collective to deliver a forward-thinking approach to fleet management.

Matt is keen to use his experience to support, nurture and encourage future fleet Professionals.
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Gareth Jones
Group Fleet Compliance Manager, Speedy Hire
Gareth Jones is a highly experienced transport and compliance professional with a career spanning military service, commercial transport operations, and strategic governance. He began his career in the HM Forces, achieving all driving licence categories and developing a strong foundation in disciplined, safety-critical transport operations.

Gareth has held a group-wide compliance role with Speedy Hire, overseeing standards, policy, and assurance across a complex national operation. He currently sits on the FORS and CLOCS governance boards, contributing to the development of best practice and industry standards. His specialist expertise includes dangerous goods, lifting operations, and crane compliance, with a strong focus on safety, continuous improvement, and risk management.
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Mike Roberts
managing editor, Fleet News
Mike Roberts returned to Fleet News in 2021 having previously been its news editor in the early 2000s.
He is now managing editor for Fleet News, AM and Rail in the Bauer B2B portfolio. Prior to this he was managing editor of Fleet News' sister-title Smart Transport.
Mike started his career in local newspapers in the 1990s and has since worked on several specialist titles, both in print and online.
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