Telematics - Page 36

FleetGenie a new mobile workforce and fleet management system incorporating vehicle tracking, route optimisation and mobile device management has been launched.

A fleet management software solution, which thanks drivers for hitting company targets on carbon emissions and selecting the cheapest fuel or warns those who constantly incur excessive fuel costs that they have exceeded their limit, has been launched by Mycompanyfleet.

But just how much data do fleets really need to make a difference?

RoadTrip, a new iPhone app that has just been released by Vauxhall, aims to provide drivers with a fast, simple way to track their business journeys.

GreenRoad has announced that Bunzl Catering Supplies is rolling out the GreenRoad service across its fleet of over 120 vehicles from vans to articulated HGVs to help ensure the continued safety of its drivers, cut insurance claims, reduce vehicle damage and cut fuel and carbon emissions.

Telematics could help the transportation sector change its reputation as one of the world’s largest polluters while simultaneously saving the sector millions, says Trimble.

Telefónica and Masternaut have reached an agreement to jointly market telematics-enabled fleet management services that aims to allow businesses to make cost savings, whilst delivering improvements in customer service and employee safety.

Trakm8 claims that fleets which use its Swift vehicle telematics system and promote efficient driving styles can reduce their maintenance costs, and subsequently reduce vehicle downtime.

Registered social landlord Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has invested in vehicle tracking technology in an effort to enhance customer service and improve efficiencies across its fleet.

Giles Margerison, sales director, TomTim Business Solutions UK & Ireland, explains how technology can improve efficiency.

New recruits for telematics equipment provider.

Vehicle Quality Solutions, the vehicle inspection and appraisal training company based in Castle Donington, has signed an exclusive deal to provide the RAC with their electronic vehicle inspection software.

The M25 accounted for five of the UK's top ten worst traffic jams in July, according to data analysed by the TomTom HD Traffic Centre.

Leeds-based vehicle tracking company Remote Asset Management (RAM) has appointed two new staff and promoted a third following an impressive period of growth.

Vehicle tracking is becoming a critical operational tool for many fleets, research suggests, with more than 70% of those utilising the technology having used it for more than four years.

Inrix, a provider of real-time traffic information and connected driving services, has announced it has extended an offer to Itis Holdings and its shareholders to acquire the company for £37 million.

Even low mileage business drivers can benefit from telematics, according to Martin Otter, insurance development manager at Trimble.

Quartix more than doubled its new fleet tracking installations in the UK in the first half of 2011 compared with the same period last year.

Technology proves vital in tackling vehicle crime.

West Dunbartonshire Council has revealed that it has lowered CO2 emissions and reduced annual fuel costs by more than £100,000 following the introduction of vehicle tracking technology.

Too many fleets stick in the box and fail to use the information correctly.

Hans-Hendrik Puvogel, general manager, Inrix Europe, says apps will help companies can better plan deliveries and have transport pricing models.

Telematics provider Cobra has welcomed the Transport Committee’s report on the cost of motor insurance, in particular the idea that the driver rather than the car should be insured.

Isotrak has launched a series of seminars to give guests an insight into vehicle tracking and telematics, and how it helps companies save millions of pounds each year.

GreenRoad has announced it has added new functionality to GreenRoad 360 to deliver fuel efficiencies and reductions in crash incidents for fleets.

UK Power Networks has boosted customer response and improved operational efficiencies with Masternaut vehicle tracking.

Managed Support Services (MSS) has invested in an integrated real-time system to manage its team of mobile engineers.

Two amateur cyclists who completed last weekend’s Holyhead-Barry Welsh Biking Challenge were tracked live online by Quartix

With revellers set to invade the West Country over the next few days as they head off to Glastonbury, RAC is recommending that fleets plan their journeys to avoid traffic chaos.

Jaama has updated Key2 Vehicle Management functionality to help commercial vehicle operators avoid major legal pitfalls that could jeopardise their operator’s licence and enable managers to keep track of Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) training.

The UK is the most gridlocked European country according to the latest traffic study from TomTom, which reveals some of the most congested hotspots in Europe.

Chevin Fleet Solutions has invested in three new additions to its expanding UK team, now comprised of 25 staff. The latest recruits are software engineer Simon Scroble, new business development manager, Joanne Barwell, and software developer Stuart Hutcheon.

Aviva to cut insurance premiums for fleets using telematics.

The Fuelcard Company has welcomed tough new proposals to penalise reckless drivers, but has pointed out that the widespread use of telematics and other tracking technologies has already severely reduced the problem among commercial motorists

Isotrak has partnered with Kratzer Automation in order to provide an enhanced application utilising Kratzer’s communications platform and software for hand-held and fitted devices to communicate with Isotrak’s core Active Transport Management System (ATMS) product.

M-Netics has launched its IM2 ePOD next generation proof of delivery (PoD) device, with the aim of improving efficiency and enhancing customer service.

Trimble MRM has been awarded the ‘Risk Management Product of the Year’ for its DriverSafety solution at the StrategicRisk Awards in London.

Latest figures from Quartix show the telematics company is equipping more than 2,000 vehicles a month with its real-time tracking system.

Aviva has decided the time is right to launch an insurance product linked to telematics, three years after it turned its back on the market.

A new company has set up in Sutton Weaver, Cheshire, to provide visibility to drivers and vehicles.