Around the world, the challenges involved with ensuring safer roads is nothing new. With the ever-increasing number of vehicles on the road each year, the need for safety-focused solutions have also continued to grow. This increase in road-going vehicles is partly driven by population growth, but also by the explosion […]
Setting up and running a fleet of trucks means you must be on top of your game – this is a cutthroat industry and, with so many balls in the air, it’s easy to drop one. There’s no doubt that logistics is booming, driven at least in part by the […]
SpeedFOX intelligently assists drivers to comply with speed regulations in varying road conditions through a semi-autonomous technology that reinforces positive driver behaviour leading to fewer accidents, no speeding fines, smoother driving, reduced fuel consumption, improved maintenance and safer roads. SpeedFOX is able to deliver on the specific ISA regulations that […]
Fuel costs are estimated to be the second largest expense in a fleet’s budget. Thus, the priority to institute fuel saving is not new but with the Russia-Ukraine conflict and expectations that fuel prices may soar to R30 to R45/litre, even more importance is placed on reducing fuel spend as […]
October is the time to celebrate the key role that transport plays in the economy. Given the events that unfolded in July, safety has to be a concern we should highlight this year. By Jason Mellow, Head of MiWay Business Insurance Road transport plays an essential role in our national […]
I come across this all the time: People have their insurance claims repudiated (rejected) or they face criminal charges, based on speed data acquired from so-called “Tracker Reports.” Most modern vehicles in most countries where asset recovery is a topic of interest are fitted with some or other “Tracking System.” […]
Reduced hours on the road because of economic challenges at many companies may result in the retaining of vehicles for longer than normal. While always important, this places additional pressure on fleet operators to ensure that vehicles are properly cared for, on and off the road, and can operate safely […]
UD Trucks Telematics Services will now come standard on every new UD Trucks vehicle purchased, backdated to 1 March 2020. “Technology such as telematics, will play an increasingly important role in the ever-changing transport environment,” stated Filip Van den Heede, managing director of UD Trucks Southern Africa. “It empowers fleet […]
Fleet operators in the commercial vehicle sector are challenging conventional thinking and business practices. This is according to John Loxton, WesBank Head of Fleet Management and Leasing. “The world has changed from the days when corporate truck operators used to manage all operational functions themselves. We have witnessed an acute […]
Objectives Explore how the latest telematics technology is changing fleet management Analyse how smart city technologies can help in delivering efficient transport systems Assess the amount of coordination between policymakers and transport stakeholders in formulating strategies that promote industry growth Discuss the responsibilities and obligations of the transport industry towards […]
