Exactly 23 years ago, on 14 February 2001, Quartix took its first steps as a company committed to providing innovative solutions for fleet tracking and management. On our anniversary, we want to reflect on our journey and take a moment to thank the people who have gotten us here:  our incredible staff and our loyal customers.  How we started Quartix was founded in 2001 by four industry professionals with decades of experience in system design, telematics, integrated computing, communications, and database implementation. The essence of Quartix lies in our vision of merging tracking ..read more

Do we take driving as seriously as we should? For most of us, it’s the most dangerous activity we regularly carry out. But our journeys happen effortlessly, and we rarely contemplate the inherent risks on the road. If we apply the same smart safety measures to how our staff travel from A to B as we would a critical business project, those risks can be mitigated.  Mark Cartwright, Head of Commercial Vehicle Incident Prevention at National Highways, shares invaluable insights in our latest podcast episode on road safety. Read on for a thought-provoking exploration into this often-ov ..read more

Freezing temperatures, black ice, snowstorms…winter weather can be dangerous for drivers to navigate. While it’s always important that your fleet vehicles are regularly inspected for any issues or faults, it’s especially important in seasons such as winter, when your drivers could be facing additional hazards on the roads. Having a system for performing and reporting daily, weekly or monthly checks makes it easy for you to safeguard your drivers and ensure your vehicles are prepared for any situation. We’ve compiled a list of vehicle checks that are useful during the winter months and cou ..read more

We are thrilled to announce our participation at this year’s World of Concrete event, a pinnacle gathering for the construction industry. With innovation at its core, World of Concrete is the perfect platform for us to showcase our top-rated fleet tracking solution with an established track record boasting over 25,000 fleet customers. Join Us at Booth N2469 We extend a warm invitation to all attendees to visit us at Booth N2469. Engage with our team and explore firsthand how our system revolutionizes fleet management. Exclusive Offer for Visitors As a special offer, visitors stopping by ..read more

Ensuring the safety of drivers and vehicles is the cornerstone of a fleet manager’s role. In a recent podcast discussion with Jason Fitzgerald, Commercial Director of Praiso, we explored critical aspects of fleet safety, risk management, and data interpretation, and more. In this blog post, we uncover key takeaways from our conversation with Jason, and his tips for coaching your drivers into safer habits. Jump to: Driving for work Vehicle types and associated risk Driver coaching styles The role of technology Benefits of improving driving style The Fleet Insider, episode 3: Jason Fit ..read more

In the ever-evolving realm of fleet management, there’s no substitute for the wisdom gained through experience. We bring you an exclusive conversation with Paul Mullins, National Transport Manager at FullFibre, in the second episode of The Fleet Insider podcast. Paul offers invaluable insights and anecdotes, and provides a deeper understanding of his profession. Subscribe to The Fleet Insider to hear more discussions with fleet professionals. Jump to: A Transport Manager’s role Prioritising vehicle utilisation HGV vs LCV fleet management Tackling private vehicle use Using telematics to y ..read more

There’s been a few new additions to Quartix over the past few months. Two field sales managers, both based in Texas, both with a great deal of experience in sales and telematics, have joined our US team. From day one, these women have hit the ground running, travelling across the great state of Texas to visit customers and prospective clients, exhibiting at events such as Highways USA, and even flying to the UK to meet and train with our international sales teams.  We’re happy to introduce them and we hope that you might find yourself talking to one of them soon! Lacey Hudson, Quartix F ..read more

Safe driving is an essential part of fleet management, and it’s vital to ensure your fleet drivers are adhering to regulations. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) organizes an annual ‘Operation Safe Driver Week’ to raise awareness and promote safe driving behaviors for passenger vehicle and commercial motor vehicle drivers. During Operation Safe Driver Week, which will take place July 9th – 15th 2023, law enforcement officers in the U.S., Canada and Mexico will be monitoring roads and stopping any drivers who exhibit dangerous driving behavior to issue warnings or citations. The a ..read more

How does telematics support a fleet’s drivers? While telematics undeniably holds significant value for businesses, some drivers still harbor reservations about having their vehicles tracked. Catch up on this insightful Automotive Fleet webinar – Join Sean Maher and Anne-Laure Schellenberg from the Quartix Sales Team as they explore the countless benefits of telematics for fleet drivers. Discover compelling reasons to persuade your drivers that telematics will not only benefit their business, but also benefit them personally. What will I learn from this webinar? What fuels driver skepticism ..read more

Quartix, a global leader in fleet telematics solutions, today announced it has launched a new app for fleets looking to improve safety and support compliance requirements around vehicle checks and driver safety. The ‘Quartix Check’ app enables drivers to report vehicle health checks to the fleet manager, as well as incidents / accidents. The app covers all the standard vehicle walkaround checks to ensure a vehicle is safe to drive. Phase 2 of the app will also allow fleet managers to customize the items to be inspected to tailor the checklist to their specific needs. Initially the app is ava ..read more