Technology Insight – Telematics For any essential fleet, managing drivers is a complex challenge in terms of safety, compliance, productivity and efficiency, which requires a comprehensive approach that incorporates robust processes and leverages advanced technology solutions. As such, telematics is playing a crucial role in driver management by providing valuable data and insights that enable […] The post Empowering Driver Management appeared first on Essential Fleet Operator ..read more

Tailgating, in other words driving too close to the vehicle in front, is a dangerous activity that every driver should avoid, as it can lead to an increased chance of collision. Some drivers consider speed limits as a target to be reached in the quickest time possible and treat other road users as obstacles in […] The post The dangers of tailgating appeared first on Essential Fleet Operator ..read more

By: Deborah Cheadle, Publisher, Essential Fleet Group Ltd. Introduction As a fleet or transport manager, you have the responsibility of managing your organisation’s fleet, which includes managing its activity, ensuring compliance, and overseeing the drivers. In this special guide, we will be discussing driver management, covering topics that focus on mitigating risks. We will discuss […] The post Best Practice Guide: Driver Management appeared first on Essential Fleet Operator ..read more

with Elaine Pringle, Fleet Manager IntroductionAccountable to the Scottish Government, Scottish Water has the responsibility of providing 1.51 billion litres of clean drinking water to around 2.62 million homes and 160,000 businesses throughout Scotland. In common with all water utility companies, Scottish Water also has the responsibility of protecting public health and the environment by […] The post Fleet in Focus: Scottish Water appeared first on Essential Fleet Operator ..read more

Mining services business Orica UK has continued a long-standing partnership with Volvo Trucks by adding four new Volvo FMX 460 6×4 rigids to its fleet. The new trucks are equipped with MEMU mixing tank bodies that are used to make explosives for the mining and quarry industries. Orica UK has added four new Volvo FMX […] The post Orica UK put four more ultra-tough Volvo FMX trucks into operation appeared first on Essential Fleet Operator ..read more

Environmental services company Urbaser Ltd is working with Fleetclear on contracts across the UK to enhance the safety of its vehicle fleets, and to monitor collection and cleansing services. Urbaser Ltd has been installing Fleetclear safety equipment to its fleets for several years, in particular the RX-Lite 360 camera systems and Cyclear cyclist safety warning […] The post Urbaser tracks and monitors fleets with Fleetclear appeared first on Essential Fleet Operator ..read more

West Suffolk Hospital, which is managed by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, has recently taken delivery of six all-electric PT400 pedestrian tow tractor tugs. The fleet of tugs were supplied by the UK’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of industrial electric vehicles, Bradshaw Electric Vehicles, which has been operating since 1976. All PT400 pedestrian tow tractors […] The post West Suffolk Hospital take delivery of fleet of tugs from Bradshaw EV appeared first on Essential Fleet Operator ..read more

Following a bid for funding, South Derbyshire District Council (SDDC) was awarded a grant via the UK’s agency for innovation, Innovate UK, and Local Enterprise Partnership D2N2 to conduct a six month trial on two hydrogen dual fuel refuse vehicles, and the supporting temporary refuelling infrastructure. The vehicles, converted to run on hydrogen dual fuel, […] The post South Derbyshire District Council 
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Parksafe Group, the vehicle safety specialist, has entered into a fleet technology partnership with Queclink Wireless Solutions to develop industry-leading telematics and connectivity systems. Under the hardware agreement, Queclink will become a primary supplier of IoT products and solutions to the company, across an extensive range of dash cameras, tracking devices and WiFirouters. “We needed a […] The post Parksafe Group teams up with Queclink Wireless Solutions in fleet technology partnership appeared first on Essential Fleet Operator ..read more

Inizio Engage, the global healthcare partner, has teamed up with Applied Driving to support its clinical team and other lone workers using the Companion+ Mobile Safety App. The company has initially adopted the safer driving and personal safety solution across 65 mobile employees with a wider rollout planned for a further 115 users within its […] The post Inizio focuses on improving health and safety for lone workers through a partnership with Applied Driving appeared first on Essential Fleet Operator ..read more