Logistics UK and AXA UK have teamed up to help fleet operators strengthen risk management, safety, and compliance in their vehicle operations.
Partnership aims to shift risk management from reactive to proactive
The collaboration will focus on spotting potential risks before they worsen, rather than dealing with incidents after they happen. Fleet managers may get support in areas like operational practices, driver behavior, vehicle use, and compliance processes that could leave businesses vulnerable.
Jemma James, Logistics UK’s director of partnerships, said the effort would help operators tackle risks common in fleets of all sizes. “We are delighted to work with AXA to raise risk awareness and provide support before issues grow,” she said. James added that AXA’s background in risk management would offer extra help for fleets aiming for safer and more compliant operations.
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Mark Sutcliffe, AXA UK’s head of fleet risk engineering, said the partnership would encourage a broader industry approach to managing risks. “Logistics UK’s focus on cultural change as the key to better risk management matches our own,” he said. Sutcliffe noted that Logistics UK’s resources and reach would help AXA create strong risk management programs for clients.
Fleet operators face increasing pressure to maintain high safety and compliance standards while handling complex operational demands. Logistics UK stated that risk management and improving operational standards remain top concerns for its members. A proactive approach, the group suggested, could lower the chance of incidents and reduce financial, operational, and reputational damage.
James highlighted the importance of fleet safety for everyone involved.
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Work-related driving risks may be underestimated
Government figures indicate many businesses may not fully understand their exposure to risks from employees driving for work. Department for Transport analysis estimates that 23% of reported road collisions in Great Britain in 2025 involved at least one driver or rider traveling for work. The DfT also noted that the purpose of 53% of vehicles in reported collisions remains unknown, meaning the actual number could be much higher.
A law firm observed that cars made up 28.7% of work-related injury collisions in 2025, while vans accounted for 22.6%. The firm said this should alert organizations with vehicles other than HGVs, which often take center stage in fleet safety discussions.
The partnership’s services will be available to Logistics UK members through its customer support team. The organization represents businesses in road, rail, water, and air freight sectors, along with retailers and manufacturers that depend on freight services.
