Telematics

Connected transportation solution company launches new sustainability and safety features as it looks to continue growth in the UK.

The ability to provide insights into where and how a vehicle is being driven makes it one of the most powerful weapons in a fleet decision-maker’s arsenal.

Bridgestone Mobility Solutions has put sustainability at the core of product development as it strives to meet the challenges fleets are facing today and in the future.

A root and branch review of driver safety is helping M Group Services save money and drive sustainability across the business.

David Savage, vice-president UK and Ireland, wants Geotab to be the number one player in the UK fleet telematics market

Using telematics data to identify which vehicles could be switched to electric and "changing the narrative" on risk management were two recommendations from fleet managers.

The force has received global recognition for its innovative telematics initiative, which helps it cut costs, increase efficiencies and fight crime.

Denise Beedell, policy manager for vans and urban, at Logistics UK, says direction direction and clarity on the right fuels and technologies to adopt is needed

Webfleet Solutions believes telematics can help improve driver wellbeing.

Reluctance giving way to acceptance as the benefits of telematics are better understood

Combining telematics with dashcams is enabling fleet managers to exercise greater control

But several barriers stand in the way of V2G technology providing a solution

The average end-of-contract excess mileage charge for defleeted company cars has dropped to a record low of £324: the second consecutive year it has fallen by more than 11%.

Using the data collected by vehicle telemetry can have a significant impact on safety. Catherine Chetwynd reports

New man at the helm is directing Arval to concentrate on new technologies and broaden the company’s appeal beyond fleet. Stephen Briers reports

Telematics can transform a fleet’s operations, but combining the technology with cameras adds another dimension. Catherine Chetwynd reports

Combining telematics with other systems like routing and scheduling can lead to greater efficiency and increases in productivity and profitability.

Company explores up-to-date ways to improve its service without losing consistency of delivery and responsiveness. By Andrew Ryan.

In-cab cameras can help reduce insurance premiums, but fleets looking for instant discounts may be disappointed. Andrew Ryan reports.

Andrew Ryan runs down three ways in which fleets are adopting innovative technologies to reduce collisions and improve duty of care.

Collisions are a costly part of business life, but thoroughly investigating why they happen can prevent similar incidents occurring again. Ben Rooth reports

Fleet boss Maurice Elford made software a priority when joining L&Q. He is now a double Fleet News Award winner.

Who owns the data and how can it be kept secure are two important questions facing fleet. The race for control of information is rapidly gaining momentum

Challenges of managing data are worth it for the benefits offered, say fleet managers at the Fleet News round table discussion.

Combined with telematics, on-board cameras can monitor driver performance while pushing safety standards higher, John Lewis reports.

Some take the telematics combined with rewards route, others feel that ‘stick’ works better than the ‘carrot’ when trying to get drivers to check their vehicles

Many fleets are interested in implementing telematics, but can face opposition in the boardroom. Andrew Ryan looks at how fleet managers can win the argument

TRL academy director Nick Reed gives an insight into how automated vehicles will impact on the fleets of the future

New developments will have far-reaching effects for the way fleets are operated. Andrew Ryan asks leading suppliers and organisations for their opinions...

Increasing sophistication of car and van technology offers a range of benefits, but there are still challenges which need to be overcome.

The growth of connected vehicle technology will have enormous cost and safety implications for the way in which fleets are operated.

More companies are embracing technology to improve efficiencies and reduce risk

Installing the technology can have a significant influence on the incident rate of a fleet. Here Andrew Ryan looks at how you should use the data

While dashboard cameras have been available to fleet operators for decades, it’s only been in the past five to 10 years that advances have made the units’ costs low enough and their screen resolution high enough to be widely available.

Police fleets are increasingly adopting telematics to cut costs in the face of austerity. Andrew Ryan asks two police fleet operators how the technology has helped them

Crown Commercial Service hopes the launch of a new telematics agreement will help public sector fleets focus on wholelife cost improvements.

Suppliers and fleet decision-makers talk-up cost-saving benefits of driver data

Telematics technologies can enable companies to deliver more, with fewer vehicles, and help to improve customer service. Andrew Ryan reports

‘Traffic light’ telematics solutions provide instant feedback to drivers while traditional systems may require lengthier analysis, but is there a clear best? Tom Seymour investigates