Telematics - Page 37

Cost control is the number one concern for most companies and, given the size of most fleet budgets, it is no surprise it’s the main issue faced by all fleet managers.

GreenRoad has announced that City Link has gone live with GreenRoad 360 in 280 vans at 14 depots nationwide.

Isotrak has announced a new partnership with GIS provider to enhance its software capabilities.

Vehicle tracking and mobile resource management solutions from Masternaut are helping local authorities reduce costs to meet Government budget cuts.

Insurance Telematics Europe 2011, which takes place in London on Wednesday and Thursday (May 4 and 5) next week, will preview the latest business model solutions and cutting-edge technologies.

Linton Fuel Oils has signed a contract with Navman Wireless to monitor and improve service delivery while aiming to give efficiency savings.

ALD Automotive has announced the results of research carried out in conjunction with YouGov revealing that one-in-two UK financial directors are considering implementing telematics technology to reduce the risk associated with their company vehicles.

Tracking services provider Crystal Ball has secured three major deals totalling £250,000 for its vehicle tracking systems.

Electrical contractors William Dyer found Trakm8’s Swift web portal increased efficiency in many different areas of their businesses, including productivity, fuel consumption and customer service.

The Board of Cybit Group Holdings has said that Martin Port, managing director of Masternaut UK, has left the company following the merger of Cybit and Masternaut’s UK businesses.

Fleet management software provider Jaama is seeing a significant increase in public sector interest in its technology following a recent workshop.

A trial conducted by the Freight Transport Association and Microlise has questioned the widely-held view that telemetry is the sole preserve of large fleet operators.

Drivers will now be able to receive live feedback on their performance behind the wheel in a move that aims to promote safer and more economical driving for businesses, say TomTom.

FleetMatics has announced the latest release of its GPS software solution for tracking and performance management of mobile assets – the FleetMatics 8.0 GPS Vehicle Tracking System.

Cybit and Masternaut have combined forces to form a single, pan-European telematics company.

Six councils from around Nottingham have come together to appoint Chevin Fleet Solutions in an effort to cut unnecessary costs and reduce excess administration hours.

Public sector fleets facing budget cuts are being urged to invest in cutting-edge technology to achieve the savings they require.

Quartix has equipped 85 of the Oldham property management company’s vehicles with its tracking unit.

The data gathered by telematics systems enables driver behaviour and risk to be evaluated regardless of gender or age, says MiX Telematics.

An objective way for insurers to make a fair assessment on a driver’s insurance premium is to take account of their behaviour behind the wheel, according to Trimble.

Scottish electrical company installs FleetMatics GPS Tracking to reduce fuel usage while improving customer service.

Canute Group equips vehicles with telematics resulting in cost savings of around £300,000.

Tracker system to help streamline Gwent Mechanical Handling's invoicing process and enhance fleet efficiency.

The UK Drainage Network Ltd has rolled out Cybit’s telematics across its national fleet to deliver the highest levels of service.

Quartix predicts fleets will be looking at accurate pay-as-you-drive insurance cover.

Trakm8’s latest unit, the T8, has been launched.

HGV specialist determined to 'take a large chunk of van fleet' business.

During Road Safety Week Trimble is supporting road safety charity, Brake, in its work to reduce the number of accidents on our roads.

Telematics supplier looks to more than double its client base organically across Europe by 2012.

Fleet software allows fleet managers to access driver information at the touch of a button.

Trafford Housing Trust begins to roll out tracking systems.

E-Training World has launched a new service aimed at fleets using in-vehicle telematics.

Bevan Group improves service response times by introducing new computerised job allocation and tracking system.

Trafford Housing Trust is rolling vehicle tracking out to 80 of its housing maintenance vehicles.

Masternaut technology produce significant savings for fleets.

IT technology developed for banks and telecoms companies is playing a key role in the world’s first telematics system for production electric vehicles.

Companies are launching new products in response to nervousness within the industry.

Cybit's new Sustainability+ software is designed to improve the economy of driving styles.

Survey reveals fleet drivers are being sent on money-wasting journeys because of inadequate telematics equipment.

Masternaut has launched the world's first vehicle tracking system based around a single intelligent mobile communication unit.