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Operating a vehicle fleet is often a huge overhead for any UK business. When coupled with rising fuel prices, the strain on profits is increasing for many companies. The good news is that measures can be taken to reduce operating costs and increase control over fleets without affecting your businesses productivity. (more…)
A leading British tabloid has drawn attention to the fact we as a nation are less likely to drive at the moment because of the cost of fuel. We are effectively being ‘priced off the roads’. (more…)
A poll of drivers in the UK has revealed that 8 out of 10 drivers will race through traffic lights when they are on amber just so they can save a few minutes of time on their journey. As many as 16% will treat an amber light as a green light, risking going through a red light and the possibility of causing an accident. (more…)
If your company currently uses Fuel Cards and you are looking to renew them then you will be pleased to know that there is a huge selection of competitive fuel cards available for you to consider. (more…)
Companies that have taken the first step and decided to start looking into vehicle tracking systems for their fleets of vehicles may quickly find that they are not sure as to what features will benefit them or what would be considered a good deal in the vehicle tracking market. (more…)
There are many businesses in the UK that currently own or lease a vehicle tracking system and have a contract that is coming up for renewal or is continuing on a rolling month basis that could benefit by upgrading their current system. Vehicle tracking systems have been available to businesses for some time now and have evolved considerably since they were first introduced. In fact, vehicle tracking technology is continually developing, offering new features and better services which is why it is important for businesses to review their current system when it is due for renewal, to ensure they still have a good deal.
In addition to improving technology, the pricing options and contract terms have changed considerably over the years offering customers more flexibility, shorter commitment periods and most importantly a better deal. Payment schemes such as ‘Pay As You Go’ are now very popular as they offer customers flexible contract terms and low initial costs.
If you are reviewing your current tracking system then TrackCompare is a great place to start as you can view over 30 different tracking solutions, from the UK’s leading suppliers, within one easy comparison table. You can view pricing for the different purchase options as well as have access to detailed product information, features lists and product videos. At the click of a mouse you can also arrange for vehicle tracking quotes that are specifically based on your fleet size and requirements, to be provided directly to you for up to 3 tracking solutions. Compare today to see how your company can benefit?
It may come as no surprise that fuel is one of the biggest overheads that faces many of the UK’s businesses. Fuel prices and duty are expected to continually rise and it is having a direct impact on the profits of businesses, large and small.
To be able to survive these price increases many businesses are having to take action and attempt to reduce their fleets fuel spend and/or review the pricing of their goods and services, which is often a last resort and can affect their competitiveness.
Businesses faced with this issue should consider the benefits that can be achieved by introducing a vehicle tracking system to their fleet. Vehicle tracking systems provide businesses with the insight they need, through real time updates and a comprehensive range of performance reports, to ensure that their fleet is as efficient and productive as possible. Many of today’s vehicle tracking systems monitor driver behaviour, which provides detailed feedback as to the driving performance of employees so that changes can be made to generate further savings.
Fuel card solutions can also help companies to make significant savings on their fuel bill. This is because fuel cards allow businesses to control where and how much fuel can be purchased by an employee as well as restrict what can be purchased by the drivers at fuel forecourts. Many fuel cards offer a fixed national weekly price, below the national average, which can result in savings. In addition, fuel cards make the task of administering fuel payments and expenses much easier and ensure that companies can reclaim 100% of their fuel VAT entitlement.
Even if you currently have a fuel card solution or vehicle tracking system it can be worth reviewing the market to ensure that your business is maximising its saving potential.
The majority of vehicle tracking systems use live mapping to display the real time location of a company’s vehicles. The mapping used by tracking systems is often very similar to those used by Google Maps or Bing. In fact, both Google Maps and Bing are commonly used by many tracking suppliers. (more…)
Vehicle tracking systems have developed to become so much more than a means to view vehicle locations and historic activity. Many vehicle tracking systems are now able to offer additional features such as Driver Behaviour Monitoring as standard due to advances in technology.
Driver Behaviour provides managers and business owners with valuable insight into the driving behaviour of their employees.
UK businesses operating a fleet of vehicles are faced with ever increasing costs such as the continuing price increases in fuel. Driver behaviour can have the greatest impact on fuel efficiency which is why more businesses are focused on ensuring that their drivers are operating vehicles economically. A vehicle tracking system that includes ‘Driver Behaviour’ provides the feedback required so that inefficient driving can be quickly identified as well provide the performance data that managers need to be able to understand where improvements to driving behaviour can be made.
In addition to improving efficiency, Driver Behaviour also helps businesses to ensure that they are meeting their duty of care/health & safety requirements. Many driver behaviour systems monitor things such as speed, excessive acceleration and harsh braking; this is why monitoring driver behaviour allows managers to ensure that their employees are driving responsibly and safely and ultimately reducing the risk of an accident.
If you are in the market to purchase a vehicle tracking system then you will know that there are many additional features and services on offer from today’s vehicle tracking suppliers. Driver Identification or Driver ID is now a commonly sought after feature by many companies whether they are purchasing a tracking solution for the first time or upgrading their current system. (more…)
