Episode description
Episode description
In this episode, Hattie is joined by James Evans, the founder and managing director of First Car, an organisation that publishes over 2 million safe driving magazines each year.
Listen as James discusses his background and how he became interested in road safety, along with his work with The Honest Truth, Co-Pilot and the ICE hub.
(0:10) Introduction
(1:17) James' introduction to road safety
(3:16) Protecting young drivers
(5:07) The Honest Truth
(10:54) The ICE Hub
(15:45) Co-Pilot
(20:40) Looking to the future
(21:53) How parents can protect young drivers
About the guest:
James Evans is the founder of FirstCar, a company that started in his sixth-form common room. Well over a decade later, the award-winning company has greatly widened its scope with James now overseeing FirstCar's events, digital and print output.
About the host:
Hattie Hlad works for PDT fleet training as the coordinator of LGV advanced training, an investment for the next generation of drivers, funded by Pertemps Driver Division. Hattie made the move from fashion to the logistics training sector in early 2022. She jumped at the opportunity to become the host of Driven by Excellence to give her the opportunity to learn from some of the industry's best! Plus, she loves to chat… her friends often describe her conversations as ‘Chats with Hat’s’!
PDT Fleet Training Solutions:
Founded in 2009, PDT Fleet Training Solutions delivers quality driver training services throughout the UK to enhance Driver skills, Driver behaviours and improve on-road safety. Driving is one of the most dangerous work-related activities in the country, with accidents occurring week in, week out on our roads. PDT Fleet Training Solutions offer a preventative and proactive approach with their wide range of courses.