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Webfleet Solutions and Bridgestone Develop Integrated Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) for Reliable Road Safety

Oct 12, 2021 • Fleet Technology • News • fleet technology • fleet management • Webfleet Solutions • EMEA • onpoint logistics

Webfleet Solutions, Europe’s leading telematics solutions provider, is introducing WEBFLEET TPMS to the market.

The joint development between the telematics leader and its parent company Bridgestone, a global leader in tyres and rubber providing solutions for safe and sustainable mobility, provides predictive tyre management integrated into the award-winning WEBFLEET fleet management solution.

Designed for heavy commercial vehicles, such as trucks and buses, WEBFLEET TPMS utilises sensors that continuously monitor tyre pressure levels and tyre temperature.

THE SOLUTION CONTINUOUSLY CHECKS TYRE PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE AND ALERTS BOTH THE DRIVER AND THE FLEET MANAGER IN CASE OF ISSUES TO HELP PREVENT ACCIDENTS OR COSTLY DOWNTIME

The information is sent to the WEBFLEET Telematics Service Platform for analysis. When an issue is detected, WEBFLEET alerts the fleet manager in the office and/or the driver in the cab in real time. This allows them to take action before the issue evolves into a more serious problem that could lead to accidents, disruptions and costly vehicle downtime.

Paul Verheijen, Vice President Product Management of Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, said: “The majority of heavy truck breakdowns on European roads are caused by tyre-related issues such as underinflated tyres.

“Manual pressure checks are time consuming and slow leaks are very difficult for drivers to detect. WEBFLEET TPMS is not only digitising and automating this entire process, but it also directly enables the fleet operator to make fast, informed decisions to improve road safety and reduce tyre-related costs and downtime.”

The instant notifications that are triggered when abnormal tyre pressure or temperature is detected are colour coded. The colours reflect the severity of the issue, which helps users to determine the right course of action.

The WEBFLEET TPMS sensors are precise and easy to install, as they can be fitted without removing the tyre. They enable the TPMS solution to detect under or over inflation before it’s visible. While properly inflated tyres increase safety, they also offer better fuel efficiency and an optimised tyre service life. All of this translates to less CO₂ emissions and extended tyre life.

“With WEBFLEET TPMS, we are reinforcing our market leadership in connected transport solutions,” added Jan-Maarten de Vries, CEO of Bridgestone Mobility Solutions.

“By adding real time tyre insights to WEBFLEET, transport companies have control and visibility over their entire fleet operation – all from one interface.

“For years, business fleets have been using telematics solutions to understand and leverage their vehicle data. Now, we are using this telematics data to optimise tyre performance. Our TPMS solution is just the beginning of further innovations in connected tyre technology enabled by the combined strength of Bridgestone and Webfleet Solutions.”

Watch this videoto learn more about TPMS please visit: https://www.webfleet.com/en_gb/webfleet/fleet-management/tpms/

Onpoint Logistics Cuts Fuel Bill by a Third Using Connected Fleet Management

Oct 04, 2021 • Fleet Technology • News • fleet technology • fleet management • Webfleet Solutions • EMEA • onpoint logistics

Onpoint Logistics has seen its fuel bill slashed by a third (34 per cent) and productivity boosted by 14 per cent, thanks to the introduction of connected technology from Webfleet Solutions

The Birmingham-based specialist logistics company has implemented an integrated solution using the WEBFLEET fleet management platform.

With a fleet of more than 60 vehicles, ranging from vans to 44 tonne trucks, the leading logistics and haulage company specialises in the movement, storage, and logistical support of time-critical freight for manufacturers throughout the UK and Europe.

ONPOINT LOGISTICS INTRODUCES AN INTEGRATED SOLUTION FROM WEBFLEET TO HELP DRIVE COST-EFFICIENCES, BOOST PRODUCTIVITY AND IMPROVE DRIVER BEHAVIOUR

Onpoint Logistics works closely with Communicate Better, an official Webfleet Solutions premium partner, to take advantage of rich scheduling, fleet planning and asset utilisation technology.

Carl Delaney, Managing Director of Onpoint Logistics, said: “As we specialise in providing same day or next day delivery throughout the UK and parts of Europe, optimal efficiency and seamless processes are crucial to our business.

“We needed a solution that would help us manage and monitor our fleet in real-time, reduce costs, and provide key data insights to improve driver behaviour.

“We turned to Communicate Better who delivered a smart, time-saving WEBFLEET fleet management platform that is cost-effective, boosts productivity and keeps our drivers safe out on the roads.”

WEBFLEET provides 24/7 automated reporting and asset tracking, offering full visibility of the Onpoint Logistics fleet, with OptiDrive 360 functionality empowering drivers to be greener and safer by giving them real-time feedback and advice on their performance behind the wheel.

A smart 360-degree integrated vehicle cahttps://www.fieldservicenews.mera system, meanwhile, provides associated video evidence for every driving event, offering context and clarity into why incidents occurred, further assisting in improving driver behaviour and driver security.

“Having full transparency over our fleet and the powerful insights needed to take decisive action has saved us time and money and given us the ability to redirect vital resources and further invest in our business,” added Delaney.

Parsons Peebles partners with Fleet Operations

Sep 04, 2019 • News • fleet technology • Fleet Technology Providers • fleet • Fleet Operations

Parsons Peebles have appointed Fleet Operations to manage its 195-strong van and car fleet.

Spanish Firm GAM Implements Trackunit Fleet Management Solution

Jul 11, 2019 • News • fleet technology • fleet

Trackunit and GAM (General de Alquiler de Maquinaria) have announced a partnership agreement to implement the Trackunit fleet management solution, based on the Trackunit RAW hardware, across GAM’s 18,000 Spanish rental equipment fleet.
After a successful trial project, GAM is digitizing its vehicle fleet, which has grown to become the largest rental fleet in Spain and one of the largest heavy-equipment rental companies in Europe. GAM also has operations in nine other countries including countries in Latin America.

The deployment of the Trackunit fleet management solution has already started and GAM customers will soon be able to take advantage of the increased level of digitalization. The Trackunit solution will enable GAM to develop new business models offering better individual service, more accurate documentation of usage, which will help eliminate downtime.

Access to machine-data via the Trackunit Go app and Trackunit Manager software allows service technicians to analyse more machines and assets concurrently and have easy access to schedule services and repairs at a convenient time. GAM has already started training, installation and back-end implementation of the system.

The partnership agreement was signed after GAM did a meticulous screening of possible solutions and then chose Trackunit after a qualification test in Europe and Latin America. "GAM has chosen to be a part of something bigger - an ecosystem of customers, suppliers and partners - and they see the qualities and future perspectives of the Trackunit solution. We are certainly looking forward to a valuable partnership", says Soeren Brogaard Jensen, Trackunit CCO

"With the Trackunit fleet management we harvest the benefits of getting direct and easy access to equipment data and are able to significantly increase our fleet efficiency. Implementing the new system is a challenging work across the organization, but we are very excited about providing a qualified and differentiate value added service to our customers", says Ana Jorge, GAM Director for Fleet and Logistics.

TruTrac Launch Compliance Control Software

May 27, 2019 • Fleet Technology • News • fleet technology • fleet

Tachograph and compliance software firm unveils new integrated product.

French Fleet Firm scale-out TomTom

Mar 11, 2019 • News • fleet technology • fleet management • telematics • TomTom Telematics • Connected Car Services • Data Collection

ONE Lease, the French leasing and fleet management specialist will use TomTom's cloud-based Telematics Service Platform.

Worldwide Units of Installed Base Construction Equipment OEM Telematics Systems Set to Reach 4.9 Million by 2022, research says

Feb 11, 2019 • construction • fleet technology • OEM • Berg Insight • fleet • telematics

A new market research project by Berg Insight has found that the global installed base of active construction equipment (CE) OEM telematics systems reached over 2.0 million units in 2017. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.2%, the active installed base is estimated to reach 4.9 million units worldwide in 2022.

This includes all CE telematics systems marketed by construction equipment OEMs, either developed in-house or provided by the CE manufacturers in partnership with third-party telematics players. The European market accounted for almost 0.5 million active construction equipment OEM telematics systems at the end of 2017.

The North American market is estimated to be slightly larger than the European. The Rest of World represents more than half of the global installed base of CE telematics systems provided by construction equipment OEMs. Most major construction equipment manufacturers have introduced telematics offerings. OEM telematics systems are today commonly factory-installed as standard at least for heavier machines.

“Caterpillar and Komatsu are the leading construction equipment OEMs in terms of the number of telematics systems deployed worldwide”, said Rickard Andersson, Principal Analyst, Berg Insight, adding that while Caterpillar and Komatsu are clearly the leading construction equipment manufacturers by market share, they are also by far the top players when it comes to OEM telematics, together accounting for more than one million active CE telematics units.

“The remaining top-5 players are Hitachi Construction Machinery, JCB and Volvo CE which have all surpassed the milestone of 100,000 units”, he continued. Other notable OEMs include Deere & Company, Hyundai Construction Equipment, Doosan Infracore, Liebherr and CNH Industrial. “All of these players have installed tens of thousands of telematics units on various types of construction equipment, either independently or in collaboration with telematics partners”, concluded Andersson.

The report, The Global Construction Equipment OEM Telematics Market, can be downloaded here.

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Keeping Your Fleet On The Roads During The Winter Months

Dec 27, 2018 • Fleet Technology • News • fleet safety • fleet technology • field service • field service management • fleet management • ABAX • Mobie workforce management

Additional measures must be taken to keep your fleet on the road during the winter months. This recent post from ABAX on their blog details how to do this...

Winter can cause havoc on those who rely on fleet transportation to deliver their goods and services. Poor weather, road closures and festive traffic all mean your drivers could end up delayed or worse, unable to attend a job.

So don’t let winter get the upper hand this season. A GPS vehicle tracking system can help you keep a closer eye on your drivers in real-time, allowing you to react to issues immediately to keep everyone going on the road. Here’s how implementing this tech across your fleet and carrying out a number of safety measures, can ensure they stay safe and the job gets done.

Try to always stay one step ahead

Beating the weather in the winter months is all about preparation and planning. It’s up to you to ensure drivers have enough time to reach their jobs, so they can safely navigate winter roads without worrying about time. Always allow extra time for them to get to their destination when the roads are wet or icy in winter, a 10-15 minute buffer is good in wet weather while 30 minutes may be needed in snow or ice.

When it comes to preparing for the colder months, breakdown cover is essential you should have in place. Ensure your policy covers your fleet and that drivers know where to call in the event of their vehicle becoming unresponsive.

Get support from a GPS tracking system

A GPS tracking system can offer you an extra pair of eyes, monitoring your fleet while out on the road. If you spot drivers are stuck in traffic and another is able to reach their destination, you can reroute to ensure the job still gets done. You can also make changes to protect drivers from more treacherous conditions, redirecting them around closed-off areas or finding alternative routes around roads that are not fit for driving on due to weather conditions.

With a GPS tracking system like ABAX’s, you can see exactly where the traffic has built up. It uses Google Maps to generate a colour coded traffic system that makes you aware of any congestion before your driver reaches the area. This means you can suggest alternative routes and avoid festive queues and hold-ups, keeping your fleet moving at all times during the winter months.

Vehicle maintenance is of great importance

Ensuring vehicles are properly maintained during the winter months is of great importance. This means everything from washer fluid to headlight lamps must be checked before drivers head out on the roads.

The fleet should be in top condition to ensure it can cope with whatever the British weather (and roads) has to throw their way. Here is a list of things your maintenance team and drivers should regularly check:

Battery - It’s important this is checked, as cold weather can have an effect on how well batteries charge and turn the engine over once started. In-house battery testers will tell you how effective the battery is and whether it is creating enough energy for the car to run efficiently. Do this check at least once a week in winter.
Screen wash - Snowy and wet conditions cause spray on the roads and when driving on motorways, lorries and other cars kick this up continuously. Screen wash is essential, to clear this dirty water from windscreens and so it’s important it is checked and topped up at least once a week.
Exterior lights - A dull or dead headlamp is not only illegal but dangerous for those behind the wheel, ensure drivers check the lights every day before heading out in the winter months when the nights draw in sooner.
Tyres - Tyre pressure is important, not only for the efficiency of the car but also how it handles on the road. You should also check tyre tread, to ensure your vehicles are road worthy. As well as this, it’s worth considering having winter tyres installed on your fleet vehicles if they’re out on the road all day. These specialist tyres can handle icy and wet conditions far better, improving driver safety out on the roads. For areas that see particularly heavy snowfall, consider installing snow chains to add grip and a safer drive.

Maximise driver safety with a winter car kit

As well as these main checks, fleets should also have the following in the boot or under the passenger seat as standard:

A warning triangle - To make other vehicles aware if your driver has stopped.
Screen wash - If the spray from the road is particularly bad and this needs topping up while out and about.
Spare headlight bulbs - These should be changed immediately if it is dark and one has dimmed or blown.
High vis jacket - To ensure drivers are visible in the case of a breakdown or accident.
Torch - To enhance driver safety when out of the vehicle at night.
Car mobile charger - This ensures drivers can always reach the main office in case of an emergency.
Gloves - Hands are one of the first things to feel the cold, so ensure your drivers are covered if they need to wait outside for whatever reason.
Traction mats - These ensure if a vehicle gets stuck in snow or mud, the driver has a better chance of easing it out as it offers the tyres extra grip.
Snow chains for trailers - If your vehicles pull trailers, snow chains can improve grip on snow-covered or icy roads. However, it’s worth noting that they can only be used when there is enough snow or ice to warrant them. You can read more about this here.

Encourage safer driving

Drivers should be reminded that they need to drive in line with the road conditions in the winter months and this means paying close attention to their speed. With your business vehicle tracking tech, you can monitor if drivers are paying heed to these warnings and even implement imposed speed limits on certain roads that you know are hazardous.

It’s also important drivers are reminded to keep a safe distance from cars in front during winter, as wet and icy conditions increase stopping time. Know when to also stop drivers from heading out, in particularly bad conditions it’s safer to cancel jobs and reallocate your now free workforce to support another area of the business, instead of risking their safety.

You should also encourage drivers to make decisions when out on the road that if the weather turns and they don’t feel like they can navigate the roads safely then they should stop until it is clear. This message must come from a managerial position and picked up regularly with drivers during the winter months to ensure the safety of themselves and other road users.

The colder weather doesn’t have to impact your fleet and in turn the efficiency of your business. This winter, keep these tips in mind and utilise your vehicle tracking system to its full potential. Speak to ABAX for more information on how a GPS tracking system can support your business, today.

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ERM Advanced Telematics Targets Stolen Vehicle Recovery and Fleet Management Market in Latin America

Dec 21, 2018 • Fleet Technology • News • fleet technology • field service management • fleet management • Service Management • telematics • ERM Advanced Telematics

International automotive technology provider ERM Advanced Telematics whose products have been installed in more than 5 million vehicles worldwide, is accelerating its penetration into the Latin American market with its offering for fleet management...

ERM plans to take advantage of its network of business partnerships throughout the region. In parallel, the company is planning to strengthen its reach and to increase the penetration of its telematics and fleet management solutions, including the StarLink modular telematics product line as well as products like eSafe for driving behaviour monitoring and eFuel, which is designed to provide alerts on fuel theft.

ERM is already active in a number of Latin American countries and is expected to utilize its teams, technology and know-how to customize the company’s products to meet the specific demands of the Latin American markets. This will enable ERM to offer dedicated and customized solutions to its local partners’ needs and allow the provision of various additional options such as white labelling products with the branding of the partner incorporated into the product.

“The demand for telematics solutions in Latin America stems from the need for vehicle security and tracking systems, which provide immediate support in emergency cases - such as panic buttons for vehicle hijacks, tracking for recovery of stolen vehicles and voice options for further assistance,” says Eitan Kirshenboim, CMO at ERM Telematics. “Many of the fleets in the region use basic fleet management tools, which limit their ability to monitor and improve the fleet performance in order to reduce costs."

"ERM is introducing to the Latin American market a line of unique solutions, that are backed up by patents and are flexible in design and customization abilities..."

Kirshenboim continued: "We believe that ERM’s advanced solutions and business strategy can help these fleets to improve their fleet performance, lower their operational costs and maximize their ROI.” He adds that ERM is introducing to the Latin American market a line of unique solutions, that are backed up by patents and are flexible in design and customization abilities, to support a wide range of scenarios and a variety of needs.

Kirshenboim notes that the company welcomes cooperation with leading players in the automotive and fleet management sector in Latin America. ERM’s business model is based on its customers being long-term partners, with whom the company is in close and ongoing relations, enabling them to define their demands and for ERM to supply a customized technological and service solution, backed up by a Spanish website, salespeople and customer support.

ERM offers different solutions for fleet management and Stolen Vehicle Recovery operations. The solutions vary from basic implementation to more comprehensive solutions, in order to better control and manage the fleets and to assist in the retrieving of vehicles and to enable each of ERM's partners to adopt a solution that is best suited for them.

ERM’s SVR basic implementation consists of vehicle location tracking and added accessories such as immobilization system, which requires drivers to identify themselves by using a code or other identification methods. Additional accessories include an alarm system, break in sensors, tow detection, remote door and windows control. Some of the more sophisticated technological solutions include CANbus integration for advanced diagnostics of the vehicles' mechanical and computerized environment. The diagnostics helps evaluate in real time the use made of the vehicle and helps to remotely identify in advance events which might affect the vehicle’s performance.

"The add-on features are based on the wide range of ERM sensors and hardware applications, as well as applications from third-party vendors..."

Some of the more comprehensive solutions offered by ERM include tracking devices equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities, and a variety of add-ons to enable safety and fuel monitoring, voice capabilities and other alerts. The add-on features are based on the wide range of ERM sensors and hardware applications, as well as applications from third-party vendors.

Some other possible solutions for assisting ERM’s partners in SVR operations include a patented solution for jamming mitigation that enables the tracking of jammed vehicles by transmitting a distress message that is being picked-up by nearby vehicles. Another patented solution is designed to locate leased vehicles whose owner stopped its payments – “Parking Habits”.

The need for SVR solutions in Latin America is backed up by a market study by Berg Insights, which found the level of car theft in Brazil is four times that of the U.S. and that the situation in other Latin American markets like Mexico, Argentina and Venezuela is about the same.

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