Since its introduction nearly two decades ago, telematics has become increasingly accepted by drivers and managers alike as a vital component of modern fleet management. Today’s advanced telematics systems come packed with features that make drivers’ lives measurably easier. Integrated accurate navigation which avoids traffic laden routes? Tick. Quick and easy automatic mileage claims? Definitely. […]
Transformative technologies are revolutionising the way the world does business. While the potential benefits are huge for forward-thinking companies, the dangers of being left behind by more tech-savvy competitors are just as large. This has left many companies wondering how to make the most of disruptive technologies without smashing their budget or tying themselves to […]
As part of its “Europe on the Move” initiative, the European Commission plans to overhaul the rules regarding how the 1996 Postal Workers Directive applies to truck drivers in all countries across the bloc. The new update, which is set to be implemented in 2020, aims to create fair competition conditions and increase trucking efficiency, […]
Unravelling the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a difficult task for fleet operators. Not only is a huge range of responsibilities covered by the new Europe-wide data protection laws, things are made trickier by the heaps of misleading information currently circulating on the topic. If you’re responsible for a fleet, how do you make […]
With the GDPR upon us, the chequered flag for compliance has been waved for fleet operators. Businesses and their supply chains must ensure they have the appropriate infrastructure, procedures and culture in place if they’re to avoid infringements. The good news: for many it will largely be a case of business as usual as the […]
Peter Kelly, Group Transport Compliance and Fleet Manager, Berendsen, offers best practice advice for introducing telematics to improve fleet operations. Generating the right data to improve fleet performance requires a best practice approach that involves strategic planning and prudent system implementation. Having introduced a number of different telematic systems across Berendsen’s business divisions over recent […]
In a climate of transformational disruption, ‘the biggest risk is to not think big enough’. Thomas Schmidt, managing director of TomTom Telematics, urged fleet decision-makers to heed this warning as he spoke on the future of fleet management at the Let’s Explore 2018 event in Birmingham. The event, hosted and sponsored by TomTom Telematics, and […]
Our digital world has changed a lot in the last 20 years and now data privacy laws are being adapted to reflect this. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on May 25 2018, and fleet operators need to move quickly to comply with its Europe-wide regulations. Although some of the core principles […]
Driving is a potentially-huge business risk that often finds itself hidden in plain sight. This can be particularly true for organisations managing company cars, rather than commercial vehicles, as fleet will rarely be seen as a core function of the business. But this could represent a serious problem. It is estimated that more than a […]
