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Wigan-based Fleetsmart has doubled its office space to cater for “record” product demand.

Nigel Hargreaves was named LGV Driver of the Year based on his performance over the past 12 months.

Trakm8 has announced a contract extension with FMG which will see the company provide its telematics-based services for a further three years.

The first successful companies in securing a loan include, Lightfoot, CitiLogik and G-Volution.

Gamification is really important in engaging drivers and making telematics a success, according to Anthony O’Halloran, client partner EMEA at Verizon Connect.

Chevin Fleet Solutions has launched a brand-new global consultancy service with a focus on big data to create a “stronger roadmap to success”.

IoT and connected transportation supplierGeotab has acquired electric vehicle telematics specialist FleetCarma.

Industry analysts Frost & Sullivan has named TomTom Telematics as 2018 European Fleet Telematics Company of the Year in recognition of its innovation in connected cars.

A new project is under way to test how a changeable system of kerbside markings could prepare the UK’s road network for the future needs of connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs).

Masternaut has launched a new strategy to focus on software rather than hardware, as the fleet industry becomes increasingly data focused.

VisionTrack has announced the appointment of Sean Jones as hardware manager who will “improve and adapt” the company’s firmware.

Intelligent Telematics has appointed Ian Hoskins to support its ongoing growth strategy as UK sales manager.

Company car and van drivers are spending too much time behind the wheel, without a break, putting themselves and other road users at risk, according to Airmax Remote.

Geotab has introduced a Privacy Mode so drivers can disable GPS and speed profiles.

The Miles Consultancy (TMC) has signed a partnership agreement with The Driving Doctor to further enhance TMC’s fuel cost control programme.

At least 14 million individual leisure trips on major roads will be taken between Friday and Monday, according to the RAC.

The Driving Doctor, which has developed driver behaviour software that uses telematics data, has secured two new customers following its partnership agreement with TomTom Telematics.

Dr Lisa Dorn from Cranfield University told delegates that there was “a lot of work to be done” to help drivers overcome lapses.

Lightfoot has announced the appointment of Kevin Hennelly as its new head of sales, following a £1 million innovation loan from Innovate UK.

Telematics and big data company Trak Global Group has launched a new fleet and mobility division to cater for the requirements of mobility as a service providers.

Smart Travel Evolution Programme (STEP), a traffic flow trial using smartphones and connected car data, goes live in June.

SmartWitness has launched a fatigue and distraction detection tool as 42% admit to feeling drowsy behind the wheel in recent survey.

New mobility concepts and systems will be central to Fleet Live, the biggest and most important exhibition and conference in the UK fleet calendar.

FleetCheck’s software will be integrated with the Ctrack Online vehicle tracking system to meet growing demand for connected solutions from customers.

This year’s seminar will examine the changing face of fleet management and takes place on May 18 at the Vox Conference Centre, Resorts World, Birmingham.

VisionTrack has appointed Steve Moseley as engineering manager, and is expected to double its team by the end of the year.

Teletrac Navman UK has launched an integrated driver safety analytics solution, helping fleet managers maintain safe driving habits.

SmartWitness has launched Smartguard: a full service live video telematics monitoring system.

Telematics solutions provider Masternaut has upgraded its Smarter Driver app to allow drivers to carry out vehicle checks completely electronically.

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

Vehicle camera provider Intelligent Telematics has introduced a 24/7 monitoring solution to provide immediate visibility of incidents.

The chairman and chief executive of Octo Telematics have signed an agreement with Renova for the purchase of 20% of the company's shares.

Fife Council has reduced its annual fuel bill by £189,000 through implementing a driver improvement programme with TomTom Telematics.

Arnold Clark Vehicle Management has announced its partnership with Lightfoot bringing a potential of 60% reduction in accidents.

In our free webinar, Leo Taylor and David Bushnell from Alphabet will provide a glimpse of what’s on the horizon for tomorrow and what you need to be thinking about today.

TomTom Telematics is to offer The Driving Doctor’s driver behaviour solution to its customers and resellers, with immediate effect.

Following a “successful” first year using Trakm8 telematics, ScottishPower has announced the installation of dashboard cameras.

Lightfoot has announced that Rupert Lyon Taylor has been promoted to fleet division managing director, with “exciting challenges” ahead.

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

Members of the Fleet200 Executive Club revealed a multitude of approaches to ensuring employees are fit to drive and how telematics can contribute to monitoring behaviour.