Fleet Management Software Vs Telematics Put simply, Telematics is about tracking moving vehicles and Fleet Management Software is essentially a centralised fleet database. Here’s a more comprehensive definition of each solution ..read more

Many countries are phasing out older 2G and 3G networks to make way for faster 4G and 5G services. While this is a positive change for mobile phone users, it can be inconvenient for fleet managers who rely on those older networks for vehicle tracking management ..read more

So, why not change to a better system? Well, it may seem a daunting process as inviting large scale operational change is never a decision to be taken lightly ..read more

Compliance is a double-edged sword for fleet managers. On the one hand, safety standards help maintain fleet integrity, limit repair costs and reduce the chance of an unwelcome and disruptive surprise. On the other, keeping vehicles up to code can feel like an over-the-top, box ticking exercise that makes life needlessly more difficult for all involved ..read more

Whatever the industry, trust is essential to creating the kind of team dynamic that maximises operational efficiency. Fleet managers that recognise the truth of this face specific challenges. The variables and pressure that come with managing a fleet often throws obstacles on the path towards building trust. Other road users, driver shortages, regulatory changes, vehicle breakdowns, each have the potential to disrupt the smooth running of a fleet and to erode the relationship between drivers and fleet managers ..read more

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Why do you feel there is a shortage of commercial drivers in the UK? “I think one of the main drivers behind the shortage is a lack of engagement with the younger workforce. The average age of the professional driver has been increasing, indicating a bit of a stagnation. I don’t feel there is enough discussion or exposure around this as a career option at school level. When you think about modern apprenticeships, the traditional trades still very much spring to mind, but driving doesn’t jump out as an option. Although organisations like the RHA have apprenticeship programmes, these could be b ..read more

Vehicle insurance premiums appear to be soaring, adding to the financial burdens faced by both individuals and businesses in these recessionary times. For instance, the most recent data shared by The Guardian reveals an average vehicle insurance price a staggering 50% higher than 2023, with drivers anticipating a payment of £995—the highest ever recorded in the UK. An analysis presented by the American Transportation Research Industry in 2023 found that, on average, insurance costs escalated to $0.087 per mile in 2020, with a disproportionate impact on small companies. Their study identified ..read more

With the current environmental targets for the EU aiming to reduce emissions by 55% by 2030 and achieve complete carbon neutrality by 2050, the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) within various fleets is surging ..read more

2024 has arrived, and while we extend our best wishes to all our customers and readers for a fantastic year ahead, we also want at the usual ritual of the resolutions from the point of view of those who run vehicles. Given that 2023 posed numerous challenges, marked by uncertainties stemming from the delayed effects of the pandemic and Brexit, inflation, and economic downturn, everyone is everyone is looking forward to a better year. But how can we positively influence events? Let's consider four New Year's resolutions that could assist fleet managers in overcoming challenges and effectively ..read more