While vehicle connectivity and driverless cars never seem to be out of the headlines, a quieter revolution has also been unfolding in the world of trucking. From platooning and eTrucks to last mile drone deliveries, a range of exciting new technologies are set to transform how transport services are delivered. We look at 5 key […]
TomTom Telematics’ Transport 2018 survey has revealed interesting findings around drivers’ hours regulations and tachograph usage. With the study highlighting operator concerns, we’ve outlined six top tips to help you with the crucial compliance process. Tachographs play a vital role in helping enforce EU drivers’ hours regulations – and in turn helping improve road safety by preventing driver fatigue. Although compliance with tachograph usage can prove one of the more complex, and time-consuming, undertakings, it is nevertheless a legal […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Anticipating changing business conditions is a vital component to strategic planning. To help ready themselves for the future however, companies need not resort to crystal ball gazing. The existing business landscape can often signpost what lies ahead – but it’s important to remain vigilant if this road is to be successfully navigated and changes are […]
Traffic congestion comes with a hefty price tag for commercial fleet operators in the UK. The latest TomTom Traffic Index has found that approaching £1 billion is wasted by drivers sat in traffic over the course of a year.[1] Congestion across the UK’s 25 busiest cities and towns has been found to increase the time […]
The pressure on businesses to reduce emissions is growing. Mandatory Carbon Reporting is already in place for quoted companies in the UK, who are obliged to measure and report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, but firms of all sizes should be giving serious consideration to the issue. Although regulation remains thin on the ground, public perception […]
