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Need To Reduce Fleet Costs?

TrackCompare — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 17:26:25 +0000

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.

Over the years vehicle tracking systems have become well established as a must have solution for many of the UK’s fleet operators. This is because vehicle tracking solutions provide businesses with unrivalled insight into their vehicles activity and drivers performance. Many of today’s tracking systems also monitor driver behaviour and will report on instances of inefficient and irresponsible driving by employees. It is often considered that one of the greatest contributors to fuel wastage is inefficient driving behaviour, introducing a vehicle tracking system can significantly reduce your company’s monthly fuel bill.

The costs of vehicle tracking systems is now substantially cheaper than it was just a few years ago and many tracking suppliers are offering more flexible terms. This not only makes vehicle tracking more accessible for smaller businesses but also increases the return on investment that can be achieved. At TrackCompare our unique comparison table will help you to find the best deal for your company as you can easily compare the features and prices of many of the industry leading solutions.

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Fuel Costs Price Us Off The Roads

TrackCompare — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:37:57 +0000

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’. Figures from the AA suggest that up to ‘76% of people had cut down on driving’. With fuel prices at an average of 133p per litre, it is easy to see why. It may surprise people but the cost of oil per barrel has actually dropped recently but we are not yet seeing these price reductions at the pump. For the first time in months, oil has fallen below the crucial $100 per barrel mark.

High pump prices are also directly affecting the profits of many UK businesses, but it is perhaps more difficult for companies to reduce costs as finding an alternative to driving isn’t always possible. This is where solutions such as fuel cards and vehicle tracking come into their own, both having been proven to help businesses maximise vehicle efficiency and productivity, reducing their overheads.

If you have not already done so then now is the time to consider these solutions as the high prices at the pump increase the potential return on investment that can be achieved.

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It’s Not Just Red Lights That Spell Danger

TrackCompare — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 10:57:24 +0000

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. Many drivers don’t know that going through an amber light, when it is safe to stop, is illegal and, if caught, it carries a £60 fine and 3 penalty points.

The above shows the ignorance of some drivers towards their safety and the safety of other road users. There is also a lack of awareness of how much extra fuel bad driving behaviours waste. Speeding, excessive braking or idling use a lot more fuel than sticking to the speed limit and braking sensibly because they make a vehicle perform less efficiently.

This affects fleet and household budgets alike. Vehicle tracking can help though, especially with fleet inefficiencies, because it monitors and identifies where negative driving behaviour occurs. You can then use this data to start an education process with your drivers, and can set them targets to achieve a monetary, and environmental, saving for your business.

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Considering Renewing Your Fuel Cards?

TrackCompare — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:08:17 +0000

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.

As fuel costs continue to rise and impact profits, many businesses are reviewing their fuel card strategy in an effort to have greater control over fuel spend, reduce wastage and ultimately keep their monthly fuel bill to a minimum. The right fuel card can make all the difference to you achieving your targets and with new fuel card offers, reporting tools and features being introduced it can pay to regularly review your current fuel card package.

Due to the wide range of fuel cards available today, finding the right card may seem at first a daunting prospect. At TrackCompare our aim is to make finding the right fuel card easy. Our online comparison table allows you to instantly browse a wide range of industry leading fuel cards and compare features, pricing options and contract terms. In addition, you can request quotes for specific fuel cards that are based on your specific fleet size and average monthly fuel usage. Our free and no obligation comparison and quote service helps you find the ideal fuel card for your fleet with the added assurance of knowing you are getting a great deal.

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Finding A Good Vehicle Tracking Deal

TrackCompare — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:50:32 +0000

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.

Vehicle tracking systems are now highly sought after by businesses that have fleets of all sizes throughout the UK. This is due to the greater insight that tracking systems can provide in terms of fleet activity and performance. In many cases, vehicle tracking systems have been proven to provide a substantial return on investment and, as costs such as fuel continue to rise, so do the potential savings that can be achieved by installing a vehicle tracking system.

It is, however, essential for any business that they find a vehicle tracking system that is best suited to match their requirements, has the potential to deliver cost savings and falls within their budget. Although this may seem daunting, at TrackCompare we strive to make this process as easy as possible. Our online vehicle tracking comparison table allows you to instantly compare over 30 of the industry’s leading tracking systems, including features and prices as well as view product videos and request no obligation quotes based specifically on your company’s fleet size. Compare now and find your company a great deal.

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Vehicle Tracking System Due For Renewal?

TrackCompare — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:00:44 +0000

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?

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Reduce The Impact Of High Fuel Prices

TrackCompare — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:40:07 +0000

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.

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Vehicle Tracking Features: Live Mapping

TrackCompare — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 19:40:33 +0000

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.

Live mapping allows you to easily navigate around the on-screen map, allowing you to pan in any direction and zoom in and out. This means that you can set the map to be focused on an individual vehicle or be at a zoom level that accommodates all of the vehicles in the fleet. In addition to a ‘standard map’ view, most tracking systems also provide a satellite overlay, again these are similar to those found in Google Maps. Satellite Maps allow users to understand more about their vehicles locations, for example whether they are located in a rural, residential or industrial area. Google Street View is also being introduced to many tracking solutions.

Live Mapping can also include additional features that allow the user to search an address or post code on the map and calculate how far each vehicle in the fleet is from that location. This is ideal for companies that need to be able to quickly attend to a customer call out or job. Live Traffic information can be displayed against the map so that fleet managers can plan around them to ensure that the fleet is operating as efficiently and productively as possible.

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Vehicle Tracking Features: Driver Behaviour

TrackCompare — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 23:49:38 +0000

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.

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Vehicle Tracking Features: Driver Identification

TrackCompare — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 22:26:46 +0000

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.

Simply put, a Driver ID system integrates with a tracking unit to record which individual is operating a vehicle. There are various Driver ID systems on the market that use different systems but the two most common use Dallas Key fobs or RFID tags. A Dallas Key based system requires each driver to be in possession of a designated small electronic key that that needs to be pressed against a small terminal/key reader, within easy reach of the driver position, before starting the vehicle. Dallas key systems normally have a buzzer that sounds until a valid Driver ID key is presented or can be setup so that a vehicle is immobilised and will not start until a valid key is presented, an immobiliser Driver ID system also increases a vehicle’s security. An RFID tag uses radio frequency to automatically detect which individual is operating a vehicle.

A vehicle tracking system fitted with a Driver ID System logs which drivers operated which vehicle and can provide historic reports based on the performance of each individual driver including daily activity, driving behaviour and other performance criteria. A Driver ID system is especially suited to fleets that have vehicles that are operated by multiple drivers.

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