Get a demo WEBFLEET login
  • Support
  • Partners
  • About
  • Blog
  • Contact
TomTom Telematics
 0208 822 3605
  • Products
  • Fleet management
  • Vehicle Telematics
  • Products
  • Solutions
  • Industries
  • App Center
  • Support
  • Partners
  • About
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Login to WEBFLEET
Free trial

Call sales0208 822 3605

Individual recommendation
sprite mm highdef
Solution Advisor
Find out which solution fits your business best
sprite mm highdef
Savings Calculator NewFind out how much you can save with fleet management
Fleet management products
sprite mm highdef
Vehicle tracking
sprite mm highdef
Fleet optimisation
sprite mm highdef
Workforce management
sprite mm highdef
Green & Safe driving
sprite mm highdef
Business integration
sprite mm highdef
Mileage log book New
sprite mm highdef
Pro navigation & traffic New
Technology
WEBFLEET
SaaS platform
TomTom LINK
In-vehicle devices
TomTom PRO
Driver Terminals
Vehicle telematics
sprite mm highdef
Connected car
sprite mm highdef
Usage based insurance
Individual recommendation
sprite mm highdef
Solution Advisor
Find out which solution fits your business best
sprite mm highdef
Savings Calculator NewFind out how much you can save with fleet management
By business size
sprite mm highdef
Small & medium business
sprite mm highdef
Enterprise
By category
sprite mm highdef
Passenger cars
sprite mm highdef
Light commercial vehicles
sprite mm highdef
Trucks
sprite mm highdef
Passenger transport
sprite mm highdef
Construction
sprite mm highdef
Utilities
sprite mm highdef
Service & maintenance
sprite mm highdef
Long haulage
sprite mm highdef
Passenger transport
sprite mm highdef
Health care
sprite mm highdef
Courier services
sprite mm highdef
Emergency services
sprite mm highdef
Sales fleet
sprite mm highdef
App Center
sprite mm highdef
How does integration work?
sprite mm highdef
Find a system integrator
  1. Home
  2. Blog

Fresh Fleet Thinking

Helping business make the most out of time on the road

blog

Telematics – the move to mobility

April 18, 2018 by Beverley Wise

History of telematics

In our previous blog focused on the evolution of telematics, we took a look at the technology’s past. Now we turn our gaze towards the near future. Telematics has a potentially huge role to play as we increasingly move from a traditional model of fleet management to a bold new world of ‘mobility’. We’ve already […]


Recent Blog Posts

Car drivers

The 8 types of car drivers

April 18, 2018 by Beverley Wise

There are over 31 million cars in the UK alone. That’s a lot of business car drivers, all with their own tasks, agendas, and unique personalities. What type of driver are you and your fleet members? Find out below! Want to find out how you can manage risk and reduce the costs associated with running […]

Caught speeding

Caught speeding in a company car – who’s responsible?

April 11, 2018 by Beverley Wise

960,000 people in the UK currently use a company car – including field sales, directors, delivery drivers, meter readers and many more. But who’s responsible when things go wrong? A study conducted by RAC Business found that a whopping 9 out of 10 company car drivers admit to speeding on motorways, and almost half admit […]

The cost of bad drivers

April 4, 2018 by Beverley Wise

When each aspect of a business is managed meticulously, you’ll know that profit margins are increased, worker morale improves, and deadlines are reached with less fuss. This is obvious. What you may not be aware of, however, is that by placing your complete faith in the men and women who operate your fleet, you may […]

A journey through the history of telematics

March 29, 2018 by Beverley Wise

Over the past 50 years, technology has developed at an unbelievable rate. One of the first home computers, the Sinclair ZX80, was launched in 1980 and was equipped with 1 KB of static RAM and 4 KB of read-only memory[1]. To provide context, a standard smartphone has around 2,000,000 times more RAM and usually around […]

Use less fuel

10 ways to use less fuel on your daily commute

March 28, 2018 by Beverley Wise

At present in the UK, 16.7 million people rely on a car to get to work, whether they are the driver or the passenger. That’s 36% of people who are driving to work. In November 2017, petrol costs were up by 1.8p per litre month-on-month to 119.1p, while diesel rose by 2.3p to 122.8p. Experts […]

Company car vs car allowance: Which is right for your business?

March 21, 2018 by Beverley Wise

Company cars have historically been known as a perk across businesses. Traditionally, it has been a model that works for both employees and companies alike, but now, with tax on company cars continuing to rise, many businesses are considering alternatives. One of the most popular alternatives is to offer a car allowance, a cash alternative […]

Make life easier

How to make life on the road easier for your business drivers

March 14, 2018 by Beverley Wise

For millions of employees, life on the road has become a central part of their job role. But of course, driving isn’t always our favourite way to spend time! It’s inherently risky, often stressful and – if not managed correctly – can hurt, rather than help our productivity, health and happiness. DID YOU KNOW: SAFETY: […]

Fleet manager

Sports insights for the fleet manager

March 8, 2018 by Beverley Wise

Sir Alex Ferguson has never broken into a cold sweat worrying about the impact speeding is having on the safety and efficiency of his fleet. So you would be justified in wondering what tips he could possibly offer for the smarter management of company vehicles. Well, the leadership principles applied by sports coaches in the […]

Analysed: HMRC Business vs Private Mileage Recording

March 2, 2018 by Beverley Wise

As an employer with a fleet of drivers, you have an obligation to cover the costs of business travel for your employees. But you may also have an obligation to HMRC. HMRC is stringent with mileage recording and it is a topic it is increasingly focused on. As such, it is prepared to levy high […]

Blog categories
  • Business Value
  • Connectivity
  • Data security
  • Driver behaviour
  • Eco-driving
  • Field service
  • Fleet efficiency
  • Fleet planning
  • Fuel Efficiency
  • Health & Safety
  • HR & Staff
  • Innovation
  • Professional standards
  • Route Planning
  • Vehicle Tracking

Popular posts
The Final Word on Van Regulation

November 26, 2013 by Giles Margerison

Commercial Vehicle Insight: Is Enough Being Done to Ensure the Safety of Van Drivers?

December 5, 2013 by Irvin Gray

Your Guide to Van Safety Tech, Now and in the Future

November 20, 2013 by Giles Margerison


Learn More
  • Free Downloads and Resources
  • Read our White Paper on Top Fuel Saving Tips for Business
  • Sign up to receive alerts of new posts

Archives
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • July 2017
  • June 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016
  • September 2016
  • August 2016
  • June 2016
  • May 2016
  • March 2016
  • February 2016
  • December 2015
  • November 2015
  • October 2015
  • September 2015
  • August 2015
  • July 2015
  • June 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • March 2015
  • February 2015
  • January 2015
  • December 2014
  • November 2014
  • October 2014
  • September 2014
  • August 2014
  • July 2014
  • June 2014
  • May 2014
  • April 2014
  • March 2014
  • February 2014
  • December 2013
  • November 2013
  • October 2013
  • September 2013
  • August 2013

Tags
  • Business Fleet Management
  • Fleet Efficiency
  • Driver Safety
  • Best Practice
  • Risk Management
  • Driver Behaviour
  • Health & Safety
  • Small Business Fleet Management
  • Legal Compliance
  • fuel efficiency
  • telematics
  • risk
  • fleet management
  • connectivity
  • Eco-driving
  • connected car
  • Fleet data
  • change management
  • Technology
  • customer service
  1. Home
  2. Blog
Follow
Subscribe to our newsletter
Learn
  • Fleet management
  • Vehicle tracking
  • Workforce management
  • Green & Safe driving
  • Fleet optimisation
  • Business integration
  • Mileage log book
  • Solutions
  • Products (Technology)
  • Vehicle Telematics
  • Knowledge & Insights
  • Blog
  • Fleet Management Glossary
  • Pro navigation & traffic
Service
  • Technical support
  • FAQ
  • Solution Advisor
  • Device activation
Partners
  • Partners
  • Become a sales partner
  • Become an integration partner
  • Developer resources
  • Partner Portal
Buy
  • 0208 822 3605
  • Find a reseller
Americas
  • sprite flags México
  • sprite flags United States
Europe
  • sprite flags España
  • sprite flags France
 
  • sprite flags Polska
  • sprite flags United Kingdom
sprite flagsUnited Kingdom
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Jobs
  • News & Events
  • TomTom.com
Copyright © 2006 - 2018 TomTom Telematics BV. All rights reserved.