Reducing collisions and increasing driver safety
A video-based safety programme cuts incidents and helps with fast and efficient management when they happen. Commercial fleets and drivers have a tough job on the road and around the vehicle. Balancing legislative compliance, safety requirements and collision avoidance is not only challenging, it can also drain financial resources and increase operating costs. SmartDrive enables […]
Dangerous driving: 5 risk factors at the wheel
Road accidents are the leading work-related fatality and a crucial issue for businesses that manage a fleet. At Masternaut, a Michelin Group company we have conducted a study based on over four million driving hours to identify and help you avoid the most common dangers behind the wheel. Take a look at some of our key […]
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 […]
Nexus electrifies rental with launch of first single source online EV booking platform
Nexus Vehicle Rental has launched a new dedicated electric vehicle (EV) online rental platform for business use as part of its revamped IRIS V5 rental management system. In addition to the dedicated EV rental dashboard, IRIS users can expect a revised look and feel to the technology. The launch of Nexus’ EV rental platform will […]
Can you help these fleet professionals with these projects?
At this summer’s Fleet Summit we will have around 60 senior fleet management professionals who are attending the event to source new suppliers and new solutions. This unique event takes place on June 8th & 9th at Heythrop Park Resort, Oxfordshire where you will have the opportunity to connect with them for a series of pre-arranged, 1-2-1 […]
Are you looking for new innovations in supply chain, distribution and logistics?
If the answer is ‘yes’, then we’d like to invite you to the Total Supply Chain Summit on May 18th & 19th 2020 at Heythrop Park, Oxfordshire. Meet with new suppliers, attend insightful seminar sessions and network with fellow senior supply chain, distribution and logistics professionals. Plus, your complimentary guest pass includes overnight accommodation, all meals and refreshments […]
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 […]
Fleets ‘still wary of 2020 prospects’
Fleets remain wary of the possibility of economic and company car market headwinds in 2020 despite the additional certainty provided by the General Election result. That’s according to Meridian Vehicle Solutions Managing Director Phil Jerome, who says that the medium term rental product that his company provides gave a useful insight into the mindset of […]
