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John Bushby, a driver from Gist has been hailed as a HGV Hero in the Microlise Driver of The Year Awards 2020.

The latest from the commercial fleet industry, including FORS launching a new tacho service and Airmec Essential Services adopting Trakm8 telematics software.

Global fuel company Shell has launched Shell Telematics, an integrated fleet management solution and its first move into the UK fleet telematics space.

TP Fire & Security has announced the successful implementation of Lightfoot’s in-cab technology across its fleet, leading to increases in fuel economy of almost 10%.

New route optimisation technology for fleets operating in urban areas, based on the behaviour of ants, has been developed by university researchers.

E.On has reached the highest levels of driver compliance, thanks to its use of the Driving Monitor platform.

AquAid has announced the successful implementation of Lightfoot’s in-cab technology within its fleet, leading to increases in fuel economy of over 15%.

Targa Telematics and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have signed a multi-year agreement for fleet management solutions for business customers.

Lightfoot has launched its First Notice of Loss (FNOL) service, alerting fleet managers to incidents and helping to enhance duty of care to drivers of fleet vehicles.

Two-thirds of drivers (68%) do not expect to use their car for leisure over the bank holiday weekend, new data from the RAC suggests.

The Italian firm, Targa Telematics, has appointed Roberto Moneda, as it’s new corporate fleet Europe sales director.

Business drivers are among those flouting speed limits, with new data showing an increase in incidents despite a reduction in miles driven.

By Barney Goffer, product manager at Teletrac Navman

Teletrac Navman has launched a new fleet compliance checklist in partnership with Fleet Check, to help fleet managers keep their vehicles road legal.

The new telematics framework is available to central Government organisations as well as the wider public sector, including councils, NHS and emergency services.

Targa Telematics has launched a new product aimed at identifying and reducing unnecessary costs for fleet managers.

Trakm8 is offering a free route optimisation tool and Microlise free asset tracking and communication solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Berlin-based fleet management software provider Vimcar is expanding to the United Kingdom.

TruTac’s tachograph and compliance software has been adopted by EH Smith Builders Merchant.

A test of 20 in-car infotainment systems has found BMW’s latest Live Cockpit Professional system to be the easiest to use.

Redtail data revealed that 10% of vehicles’ batteries are currently reaching critical charging levels.

Bates Office Services has cut idling, improved MPG performance and driver safety by implementing Lightfoot’s in-cab technology.

Software platform could lead to new insurance models and improve telematics investment returns.

The telematics system has been fitted to its fleet of specialist passenger vans that provide critical transport services.

Aptean has bought UK-based Paragon Software Systems, expanding its presence in the European market.

Seat is working on a new artificial intelligence technology that studies a driver’s eyes and head movement to detect if they’re falling asleep or distracted.

Lytx has reported a successful 2019, with more than 100,000 vehicles joining the video telematics provider’s network.

By Barney Goffer, UK product manager at Teletrac Navman

Verizon Connect has launched Reveal Field, a workforce managing solution for dispatchers to communicate job information to technicians and customers in near-real time.

Vodafone is pressuring the Government to provide a financial incentive to private motorists who opt for an insurance policy with telematics.

Paragon Software Systems has introduced a zoning tool, Zone Editor, to help factor in geographic restrictions such as Low Emission Zones.

The Institute of Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (IAAPS) has given its backing to Lightfoot in tackling harmful emissions from fleet vehicles.

UK business drivers exceed the speed limits by an average of 19.4%, research undertaken by Airmax Remote reveals.

Andrew Overton, chief executive of at Connexas Group.

The average fleet loses around £16,000 per year as a result of vehicle or equipment theft, according to Verizon Connect.

Carol Fairchild promoted to new role at CitNow.

Automotive data services platform Otonomo will partner with driver safety specialist GreenRoad, to enable the provision of Driver Risk Profiling and other intelligence to its clients throughout the world.

The project is being run in partnership with Justdiggit, a Dutch NGO focused on landscape restoration and positive climate impact.

Plumbase says it is saving money and improving road safety after installing driver behaviour technology in 220 company cars.

Camera Telematics has announced that a driver identification function has been added to Street Angel, its on-board video evidence data recorder.