Tracking News Archive

In recent news the PDSA (Veterinary Charity) have begun to use the TMC Online Mileage Audit System within its fleet of vans used by Stock collectors who then deliver these goods to around one hundred and seventy charity shops throughout the country.
The charity can now capture information on fuel and mileage and analyse the data. Before having this system fitted most time spent within the office was inputting the data and figures into a system and now that time can be used analysing the actual data and using this to become smarter on their fuel spend.
TMC are helping the PDSA develop their vehicle policies for the future via the use of their system. There are possibilities that fuel costs can be slashed further by analysing journeys and routes taken to complete journeys and time travelled. Often fleets save a lot on simple and effective route planning.
In recent weeks also we have seen the Institute of Advanced Motorists call upon Lord Young of Graffham, who will be reviewing the operation of Health and Safety laws, to ensure driving for work is a priority assessment that takes place.
It is reported that approximately a third of road deaths involve people driving for business so this really must be a priority going forward.

Telematics suppliers often have strong claims that tracking genuinely helps business to cut costs and provide a better service but can this really be the case? (more…)

It appears that the EU is taking into consideration the prospect of implementing speed limiters into commercial vehicles as a mandatory requirement in order to reduce carbon emissions. (more…)

There has been a lot of news surrounding Minorplanet and talk along while back was that they were in trouble. It has recently been released that Minorplanet are now has obtained a adjournment of a court hearing in order to execute a winding up petition and give Minorplanet time to sell its UK division. (more…)

As with all industries, vehicle tracking companies have taken a hit during the recession and many companies have found themselves with severe financial problems and the prospect of liquidation and winding up orders. (more…)

Fleet News has recently published an article stating that they will be conducting an independent test into the benefits of tracking over two trials. (more…)

In a recent news report from Sky, it is thought that there is a new satellite device to be launched for tracking speeding from space. (more…)

Health Workers may soon be given tracking devices to improve their safety and protect them against stalkers. (more…)

Records show that new car sales to businesses and fleets increased by nineteen percent in March of this year as opposed to sales in March 2009. The figures were recorded by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. (more…)

An incentive scheme has just been released by the government which will see a discount of five thousand pounds on the purchase of an ultra-low carbon vehicle. (more…)