Is your company truly prepared for the aftermath of a fatal road collision?

In this special episode of Driven by Excellence, host Samantha Leleu welcomes barrister Charlotte Le Maire to introduce a powerful new event, "Driving The Verdict." This immersive mock trial places a company's driver risk policies on trial in a real courtroom setting.

With recent reports highlighting that the UK's active HGV driver workforce has fallen by 1.9% in the last year, leading to increased pressure and potential inexperience, the conversation around fleet safety has never been more critical. Samantha and Charlotte discuss the shocking reality that even well-intentioned companies can fall short in court if their policies aren't properly implemented and evidenced. They explore the dangerous misconception that standard fleet insurance provides sufficient protection and reveal why being proactive and outsourcing to experts is the only way to genuinely mitigate risk.

This episode is a wake-up call for anyone responsible for drivers, from fleet managers to company directors.

• (00:00) - Welcome to Driven by Excellence
• (01:04) - Introducing 'Driving The Verdict'
• (02:15) - Proactive Risk Management
• (04:14) - The Reality of Compliance
• (05:49) - The Importance of Evidence and Documentation
• (12:48) - Event Experience: Immersive Mock Trial
• (15:20) - Biggest Mistakes in Driver Safety
• (16:45) - Challenges in the Logistics Industry
• (19:07) - Who Should Attend the Event
• (23:05) - Join Us for Driving The Verdict

Charlotte Le Maire: Charlotte is a specialist criminal and regulatory lawyer and barrister and the Founder and Partner of LMP Legal. She is nationally recognised as a leader in the field of fleet risk and provides critical advice to companies in the immediate aftermath of a serious or fatal incident. Charlotte has a formidable reputation for standing up to prosecuting authorities and frequently appears in all criminal courts to represent corporate bodies and individuals.

Samantha Leleu: Samantha is the Director of PDT Fleet Training Solutions and has over two decades of experience in the logistics, transport, and skills development sectors. She has built PDT into the UK's largest provider of driver fleet and classroom training and was recently appointed Chair of the Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) Logistics and Transport Sector Forum, a key strategic role focused on shaping national skills policy.

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.

Learn more about PDT Fleet Training Solution