GUEST BLOG: A momentary lapse in concentration
By Colin Paterson, Head of Marketing, DriveTech (UK) Limited I’m not entirely sure how I got there but on one of my frequent (and repetitive) motorway drives to and from work I got sandwiched between two larger vehicles on a stretch of ‘SMART’ motorway with four lanes running – one HGV in lane 1, a van […]
Preventive versus reactive maintenance for fleets
The main objective of a planned preventive maintenance (PM) schedule is to improve the overall safety and performance of your fleet vehicles. Some fleet organisations today are wary of implementing a new PM program. Instead, they focus on reactive maintenance procedures. With reactive maintenance, most maintenance tasks are only performed after the vehicle or asset has […]
Get the complete picture with RAC Advanced Telematics
It goes without saying that one of the biggest assets for a company is its fleet, keeping your business on the move day-in day-out. But while you trust your colleagues to adhere to all the rules and regulations governing commercial vehicles, how can you measure and improve driver behaviour? At RAC this is something we […]
Smart technology and its impact on the auto industry
Technology continues to impact on our everyday lives with all major industries striving not to be left behind when it comes to tech advancement. The automotive industry has witnessed huge advancements over the years, for example, in-car Bluetooth systems, dash-cams, and key finders. But what might be next on the agenda? Smart technology predictions for the […]
Understanding Vehicle Procurement: Why Cheaper Doesn’t Equal Better
By AssetWorks Often, vehicle replacement and procurement processes cause a slew of headaches for fleet managers and analysts. Many fleet organisations struggle with vehicle procurement, especially when deciding whether to purchase a more expensive vehicle, or the lower cost option. In most cases, cheaper does not equal better. While the cheapest option maybe the best option […]
RAC Connected offers fleets proactive service and early intervention to prevent breakdown
Unplanned downtime and vehicles off the road due to preventable breakdown issues, could be a thing of the past for fleets. RAC Connected now offers a proactive service to prevent small issues becoming roadside breakdowns, thanks to RAC telematics units at the heart of a more advanced diagnostic system. The unit, developed by the RAC, […]
RAC Advance, now with integrated dashcam
By RAC RAC Advance combines market-leading technology with a level of service that provides complete peace of mind for the driver and fleet manager. The telematics unit includes patented crash detection technology, tested by the Transport Research Laboratory, giving a 92% accuracy result, eliminating false positives even at low speed. By monitoring both acceleration and […]
Checklist for optimising a fleet’s capital and operational costs
By Nick Bridle, Sr. Fleet Consultant, AssetWorks In order to truly optimise a fleet’s capital and operational costs, fleet managers need a certain level of information. Does the fleet team have the systems and data to provide the right answers to the following questions? How much capital do I need to optimise and run my […]
eDriving to showcase award-winning fleet driver risk solution at UK Fleet Services Management Summit
eDriving will meet with fleet industry professionals to discuss the company’s validated techniques for managing and reducing driver risk at the upcoming Fleet Services Management Summit. Taking place 11-12 November 2019 at Whittlebury Park, Northampton, the event is specifically organised to connect senior professionals responsible for managing fleet requirements with organisations providing fleet management solutions. eDriving’s […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Wilsons Auctions
Wilsons Auctions is the largest independent auction company in the UK and Ireland, having been in business for 83 years, it has the expertise to realise and remarket any asset. It has seen significant growth over recent years, expanding its offering both geographically, acquiring new branches and digitally with an innovative new online auction platform […]