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Brake announces Bridgestone as a sponsor of Fleet Safety Awards 2018

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Brake is delighted to announce that the Road Safety in the Community Award at the 2018 Australasian Fleet Safety Awards is being sponsored by Bridgestone.

Brake’s prestigious Australasian Fleet Safety Awards recognise the achievements of those working to reduce the number of crashes involving at-work drivers, bringing together fleet operators and suppliers to celebrate and share best practice in managing road risk. The deadline for entering the 2018 Awards has now passed, with winners due to be announced at Brake’s annual reception and awards ceremony on Thursday 11 October in Auckland. Visit www.fleetsafetyawards.com, or contact Brake at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to find out more about the awards and other confirmed sponsors.Bridgestone is the largest tyre company in the world and the number one tyre brand in New Zealand. Their retailers provide tyres and tyre-related services throughout New Zealand, helping private and commercial vehicles to be safe on the road. Bridgestone is supporting the Australasian Fleet Safety Awards in line with its commitment to go beyond providing safe, quality tyres and work to create a bright and sustainable future for generations to come.If you’d like to find out more about other sponsorship opportunities at the awards, email Caroline Perry on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..Caroline Perry, Brake’s NZ director, says: “We are excited to announce Bridgestone as sponsor for our Road Safety in the Community Award. We are delighted to work with sponsors who share our commitment to improving road safety for communities and at-work drivers. The Australasian Fleet Safety Awards provides not only a celebration, but an ideal opportunity for industry professionals to network and share best practice. If you would like to know more or attend this year’s ceremony, contact Brake for more information.”John Staples, Bridgestone’s Director New Zealand Business says: “Road safety is a priority for Bridgestone and we believe it is important to recognise those who are taking a proactive approach to making our roads safer. Bridgestone is proud to sponsor the Road Safety in the Community Award because it reinforces our emphasis on safety at the same time as reminding fleet operators of the role tyres play in making the roads a safer place.”

  • Source: A Brake release