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 […]
Leading vehicle telematics and tracking services provider, Ctrack, has introduced Ctrack Iris, a high-quality, customisable video monitoring solution ideal for rental vehicles, light deliveries, fleet vehicles, heavy commercial’s, general machinery and buses. With Ctrack Iris, fleet owners can reduce the number of insurance claims they submit and settle the claims […]
With fluctuating fuel prices, fuel consumption is an issue of growing importance for drivers and fleet owners to understand. Even if you’re running a fleet of one, fuel is a major business expense. These four simple tips will help fleet-owners and busy consumers alike to save cash – and also […]
Ctrack by Inseego, a leading provider of global software-as-a-service (SaaS) and big data solutions concerned with vehicle tracking, fleet management and insurance telematics, is the recipient of the Capital Finance International (CFI.co) Most Innovative Fleet Management Solution Africa Award for 2016. The aim of the awards programme is to identify […]
Since appointing Imperial Logistics as its third-party logistics (3PL) service provider, leading global spirits producer Diageo has achieved a substantial reduction in out of stocks. Imperial won the national contract for Diageo South Africa’s 3PL logistics services on tender. The company’s unmatched reputation for being cost effective, efficient and going […]
Dealing with the usual business-cycle and strategy fluctuations is difficult enough for any executive, but fleet managers have to stay upright while the entire foundation of the profession is shifting underneath their feet due to rapid and unrelenting technological advances. “Under such circumstances, only those who expect and prepare for […]
Amid consistently gloomy new-vehicle sales figures for 2016, a small yet startling statistic seems to be bucking the trend. Over the first six months of the year, Standard Bank Fleet Management has recorded a 5% increase in new customers who prefer to lease their vehicles instead of buying them, compared […]
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Cyber bullying, virtual sexual harassment, remote work challenges, effective decision-making in the face of uncertainty: these are some of the challenges we are encountering as we enter the ‘Next Normal’. Not to mention existing trucking industry challenges such as changing legislation, mounting...
