All the larger fleet operators have by now invested in vehicle telematics and technology that helps them them to reduce costs. Vehicle telematics can tell the fleet managers whether there are excessive speeding, harsh braking and cornering and various driving behaviors that could lead to increased wear and tear and […]
Continental, the worldwide premium tire manufacturer and technology company, announced today at the 66th International Motor Show (IAA) Commercial Vehicles in Hanover the launch of a tire information and management system for commercial fleets. The new offer, called “ContiConnect” monitors, analyzes and reports tire pressure and temperature for the entire […]
Building supplier, Cloete Sand and Stone, has used a paper-based administration system for over 34 years. It recently opted to digitise its system and has appointed Strato IT Group, which will implement StratoPOD, a mobile business application that offers customised, digital proof of delivery. The full fleet is expected to […]
The trucking industry is braced for beneficial disruptive technology that holds promise for entirely new business models in freight movement. Several technologies are positioned to disrupt traditional operational processes in order to improve service, costs, and market share by using data science to move from management-by-experience to optimised management by […]
Fleet managers are constantly under pressure to bring down costs, even as operations grow, so they don’t need to be reminded of the importance of increasing efficiency in fleet operations. But because fleet efficiency is the product of countless tweaks to all the aspects of the operation, now is a […]
The world of trucking fleets is changing as transport owners turn to telematics to reduce costs in an industry where overheads are rising and profit margins are being squeezed. Telematics is the technology of sending, receiving and storing information to keep track of your vehicles remotely through telecommunication devices. The […]
Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) – the principal bus operator in Western Cape, South Africa – has selected Parkeon technology to help make public transport ‘the heartbeat of economic and social development.’ GABS has chosen the company’s on-bus and back-office technology to help deliver its future ticketing strategy for Cape […]
While the current wave of app development is relatively new and the platforms still evolving, apps represent an increasingly important channel for companies to deliver content, information and services to users. This according to Cassie Lessing, Managing Director of the Strato IT Group, provider of business system solutions including StratoPod […]
North West: Police in Rustenburg arrested a 45-year-old suspect for possession of hijacked truck in the early hours of yesterday, 4 August 2016. The truck was allegedly hijacked on Wednesday in Hammanskraal near Pretoria. According to information, the police spotted the truck which by then, was also being followed by […]
MiWay Business Insurance is excited to announce its collaboration with Ctrack to supply fleet management solutions to their HCV (Heavy Commercial Vehicle) clients. With effect from August 2016, MiWay Business Insurance is adding value to its commercial vehicle insurance products by installing Ctrack devices to all insured heavy commercial vehicles. […]
