Telematics - Page 8

More than three-quarters (77%) of fleet operators reported a lack of flexibility and understanding of managing data costs incurred by their telematics provider.

The latest industry news from CitySprint, Fleetmaxx Solutions, Maxus, TruTac, GMP Drivercare and Ctrack.

Shoreham Port has started running its own trucks and trailers and has chosen to partner with Ryder for the supply of its fleet.

Microlise will be listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange on July 22, with the company targeting growth in the van market.

Mercedes-Benz Dealer Rossetts Commercials opens a new trade part distribution centre and Ringway Jacobs adopts a new video-enabled lone worker service.

ETB (Exhausts, Tyres and Batteries) has reduced its accident rate by 40% and is set for insurance savings of up to £30,000.

Commercial motor insurance provider, Zego, has partnered with flexible leasing company, Sogo, to insure its fleet of cars and vans.

Geotab reseller LEVL is partnering with Flock, a London-based insurtech, to reward fleet operators with lower premiums.

The new Ford Telematics Essentials service is being offered for free to large fleets in the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain.

Teletrac Navman has provided the district and borough councils of South Hams and West Devon (SW Devon) with fleet management software and vehicle tracking.

Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance UK and Flock have joined forces to change how commercial fleet insurance is priced and distributed.

UK SMEs running company vehicles have successfully adapted to uncertainty and economic pressure during Covid-19, new research from Vimcar suggests.

Stolen vehicles or equipment costs fleet-based businesses an average of £12,250 each year, new research from Verizon Connect reveals.

Targa Telematics has secured new investment from Investindustrial to accelerate its growth strategy.

New partnership aims to transform last-mile logistics and deal struck for direct vision compliant trucks.

Radius acquires insuretech business Modus and the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is hosting a new webinar on post-Covid fleet management.

A third (33%) of fleet decision-makers do not have a company vehicle policy in place, despite it being a legal requirement, new research suggests.

The RAC has agreed a four-year contract with Westward Housing to supply telematics devices for the fleet of vans operated by the housing association.

Yorkshire Fleet partners wit ODO to help customers switch to electric and Airmax Remote launches a new telematics rental solution for fleets within SMEs.

Police and first responder vehicles are expected to undergo a technology revolution, which will include augmented reality, mobile surveillance and remote device control according to VNC Automotive.

The latest industry news from Ebbon-Dacs, Instavolt, Webfleet Solutions, Munic and ALD Automotive.

Verizon Connect’s EMEA vice president, Derek Bryan discusses how the integration of more sophisticated telematics is helping to increase fleet efficiency.

Teletrac Navman has launched a new driver campaign - Going the extra mile - showcasing work carried out by workers in the UK’s transport and logistics sector.

Webfleet Solutions has launched a fully-integrated video telematics system that allows users to access and manage their vehicles and in-vehicle cameras from a single interface.

Logistics operator Trucklink EU has cut driver infringements by installing TruTac’s tachograph analysis reporting and driver debriefing software.

The Government has confirmed it will legalise the use of “self-driving” driver assistance systems before the end of the year.

GMP Drivercare has partnered with Ctrack by Inseego to develop and implement telematics solutions for the public sector.

SMH Fleet Solutions is speeding up refurbishments with a six-figure investment in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) recalibration equipment and training.

Radius has acquired CanTrack, a stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) telematics business.

Telematics can provide fleets with numerous benefits, but significant cost savings are only possible when data is used to enact real change within a business.

Insurance and Mobility Solutions (IMS) has teamed up with Turo to offer a telematics-based vehicle security package to car owners using its platform.

Andrew Pass, director of marketing at Michelin fleet management and VP marketing, product and strategy at Masternaut, discusses the role of driver incentives.

Fleet operations are a lot safer and efficient at Hughes after the electrical retailer fitted in-cab driver coaching technology from Lightfoot.

Fleet operations in the UK are best placed to switch their cars and vans from petrol and diesel to electric vehicles (EVs), according to Webfleet Solutions.

RiverRidge has invested in an integrated vehicle camera and telematics solution to help maximise driver safety and compliance.

LKQ Euro Car Parts has deployed Microlise’s full journey management and proof of delivery (POD) solution across its network of 3,000 vans.

Imerys has reported a “significant reduction” in tyre replacement and vehicle downtime since installing TyreWatch at its quarry in Furzebrook, Dorset.

Teletrac Navman has agreed a deal with the University of Warwick to allow the tracking of its 130 strong fleet of vehicles.

The likeliness of a car needing a new battery due to failure has increased by a third, according to TrakM8.

Housing association LiveWest is adopting a video telematic solution from VisionTrack across its fleet of 380 vans.