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Tracking GPS and Fleet Mgmt

11 May 2012
Fleet Management in the MoD
Fleet Management and Driver Safety solutions to be deployed across 12,000 vehicles.
01 May 2012
New Temperature Monitoring solution for Refrigerated Transport
New application enables real-time remote data capture from refrigerated vans, trucks and trailers.
13 Apr 2012
Vehicle Tracking Foils Violent Van Hijacking
Van recovered but thieves escape after fleet vehicle stolen in night crime.
11 Apr 2012
The Other Side of GPS Jamming
GPS jammers are not the domain of rogue service engineers alone, as criminal gangs look to leverage the technology.
26 Mar 2012
Fleet Managers: Don’t Miss This Chance to Shape UK Transport Strategy
Transport Committee call for evidence on Low Carbon Vehicles.
12 Mar 2012
How did Surrey Boiler Firm Half Fuel Costs?
To keep up with growing customer demand B&K Boilers Services selected a fleet management solution to help better manage its fleet.
09 Mar 2012
How Roads Will be Impacted by the Olympics - Mapped
Get Ahead of the Games have launched an interactive map forecasting the impact the Olympics will have on London Traffic .
06 Mar 2012
Satnav Summit 2012 – Common Sense Must Prevail
The summit raises issues on information sharing, but should businesses be taking the lead for their own sake and that of British communities.
28 Feb 2012
Subverting Control – The Rise of GPS Jamming
A minority of mobile engineers are taking to GPS jammers to avoid tracking.
21 Feb 2012
Telematics Provider Quartix Concern Over Lease-Finance Resurgence
Despite a strong year for Quartix in 2011, they see the resurgence of lease-finance contracts as a cloud on the horizon for the industry.
16 Feb 2012
Tomtom Announces Insurance Partnership
TomTom has made a move into the insurance market by providing the technology behind a new insurance product, which bases premiums on driving behaviour.
10 Feb 2012
Tracking Solution for Refrigerated Transport
European company OBL Transport has chosen Isotrak to install their Active Transport Management System (ATMS).
06 Feb 2012
Record Trading Year at Bullwell Trailer Solutions
The past 12 months have marked a record trading year for independently owned Bullwell Trailer Solutions, the Lichfield based trailer repair and maintenance specialist.
03 Feb 2012
Highways Agency Data Shows Mammoth Effort to Keep Winter Road-Networks Open
New data released demonstrates the herculean effort made by the Highways Agency's winter fleet each year to keep England's strategic road network open during periods...
27 Jan 2012
67% Think UK Customer Service is Mired by Mediocrity
A survey carried out by YouGov has revealed that 67% of UK homeowners believe customer service has either stayed the same or deteriorated over the...
18 Jan 2012
Crown Paints Reduce Threat of Vehicle and Phone Misuse
Crown Paints is employing a system allowing them to see their entire fleet and restrict drivers' private phone use to incoming calls.
16 Jan 2012
Daimler and Google Deepen Strategic Partnership
Cooperation offers Daimler early access to Google's application programming interfaces for building automotive applications.
12 Jan 2012
TomTom Plays Key Role in Carbon Offset Scheme
A TomTom Business Solutions system is at the heart of a scheme that will see hundreds of trees planted throughout Lancashire.
10 Jan 2012
Fleet Routing Optimization Gets a New Software-as-a-Service Launch
Viamente bring their disruptive innovation to the Routing Optimization industry by launching Self-Provisioning Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) for Routing Optimization. Using Location Intelligence, Viamente provides a self-learning...
31 Dec 2011
TomTom hits 175,000 vehicle milestone
TomTom has hit another milestone by providing its fleet management system to 15,000 customers who actively manage more than 175,000 vehicles.
28 Dec 2011
Isotrak's Green Soldiers Stay Fit
Isotrak is now offering the Bike 2 Work scheme to its employees as part of the Government's Green Transport Plan. Isotrak's employees and the environment...
22 Dec 2011
Highways Agency Maps A Route To Improved Street Lighting With Mayrise Technology
The latest software innovation from Mayrise Systems is playing an important role in keeping highways lit at night. Providing real time asset management matched to...
15 Dec 2011
Next Telematics Experts Invested in by Isotrak
Isotrak have teamed up with the National IT Partnership (NiTP) in their IT scheme for young apprentices. NiTP's new apprenticeship scheme is offered to 16-18...
08 Dec 2011
Fleet Management Saves Hygiene firm £90,000 a Year
A cleaning and hygiene specialist has revealed how fleet management technology is set to reduce its distribution costs by £90,000 in just 12 months.
28 Nov 2011
New Service Management Tracking Solution Helps Keep the Isle of Wight Clean
Urbaser is using a new service management tracking solution, featuring the latest computerised mapping technology to coordinate street cleaning services on the Isle of Wight....
24 Nov 2011
Fleet Management Carbon Emissions to be Reduced
Vehicle maintenance planning from TomTom Business Solutions is set to help businesses optimise fleet efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.

By ensuring...
16 Nov 2011
New Fleet for Dixons
Cartwright Group Receives Major Order From Vms (Fleet Management) Ltd For Dixons Contract
10 Nov 2011
Transport And Logistics Industry Takes The Lead In Adopting Mapping Technologies
A survey of transport and logistics professionals has revealed that the industry is pioneering the adoption of mapping technology, with nearly two thirds (63%) of...
04 Nov 2011
NHS Logistics Projects Take Advantage Of Mobile Technology
TAAP's mobile software technology has recently been rolled out by two more companies who provide delivery services for various NHS Trusts in the East Midlands...
31 Oct 2011
DSV Road Ltd Invests In Driver-Performance Monitoring Technology
DSV Road Ltd has invested in technology that will enable the global transport and logistics operator to reduce fuel consumption, extend equipment life and cut...
27 Oct 2011
Fleets Can Prepare For An Olympic Challenge On The Roads
Trimble is calling for companies to prepare now to minimise the anticipated disruption to London’s roads on the first day of the working week after...
25 Oct 2011
Truck-Specific Navigation the Most Logical Solution for Lorry Drivers
Truck-specific satellite navigation is the most logical solution for HGV drivers to ensure they avoid roads unsuitable for their vehicles.
18 Oct 2011
Pay-As-You-Drive Policies Key To Reducing Spiralling Insurance Costs
Research from Towers Watson and Confused.com has identified that the average cost of motor insurance has soared to £843, up by 12.3% on last year....
12 Oct 2011
New Book for Small to Medium Service Offerers
One of the highlights of last month’s Service Management Expo was James Geldart’s talk on Effective Field Service Technology at a Reasonable Cost.
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07 Oct 2011
“Top 10 Most Wanted Wireless Innovations” Released
This list represents the collective view of the Forum’s 100+ member organizations on innovations, technical, business or regulatory, that if realized would address key shortcomings...
05 Oct 2011
Thinking Laterally - A column from MCUG's Martin Morey
It’s surprising how much we live our lives in compartments and fail to look over the fence. In a recent discussion with an MCUG member...
05 Oct 2011
Textile Manufacturer's Protective Fabrics Chosen By West Midlands Firefighters
A leading British textile manufacturer is kitting out almost 2,000 firefighters with its innovative protective fabrics. West Midlands Fire Service was impressed by the Hainsworth®...
03 Oct 2011
The Future of Fleet Management and Telematics
Service Management cast their eye to the future in an effort to see what is on the horizon for the world of fleet management and...
03 Oct 2011
International Traffic Foundation Launched to Tackle Congestion
The world’s first Traffic Foundation has been launched by TomTom in a bid to tackle congestion, a £20 billion annual cost to the UK economy...
20 Sep 2011
Cognito’s FieldForce IQ Launches at SME 2011
FieldForce IQ is the first field service management solution to combine Performance Management tools with advanced scheduling and intelligent workflow in one integrated platform, ensuring...
16 Sep 2011
Successful First Year For Flagship Fraikin Branch
Commercial vehicle fleet services company Fraikin is celebrating a successful first year for its flagship workshop and rental facility in Coventry - the largest ever...
14 Sep 2011
Telefónica and Masternaut Jointly Market Fleet Management Services
Telefónica and Masternaut have reached an agreement to jointly market telematics-enabled fleet management services that allow businesses to make dramatic cost savings, whilst delivering improvements...
07 Sep 2011
Cartwright Launches New Fleet Of Liveried Service Vans
The Cartwright Group has launched its own dedicated fleet of liveried service vans. The new vans, resplendent with cut-away Union Jack livery, will be the...
25 Aug 2011
Security Firm Saves £22,000 On Fuel
Fleet management technology has helped a leading security installation company reduce its fuel consumption by 12,000 litres in just 12 months.
23 Aug 2011
Keynotes Announced for SME 2011
Keynote sessions have been booked in to kick start each day of the SME conference, taking part during SME 2011 (Birmingham NEC, September 20-21).
22 Aug 2011
Google Amazon View
Google Street View, which allows users to not only find out the directions to their destination, but also what the front door will look like...
19 Aug 2011
Panic Button For British Haulage Launched
Emergency response specialist Skyguard has launched the first-ever personal emergency service for British haulage, courier and long-distance drivers.
04 Aug 2011
Service Management Countdown to London 2012
The 365-day countdown until the opening of the Olympic Games has begun, and with 6.6 million tickets allocated, it highlights the huge influx of visitors...
01 Aug 2011
Ctrack Vehicle Tracking Survey 2011
Vehicle tracking is becoming a critical operational tool for many fleets according to the Ctrack Vehicle Tracking Survey, with more than 70% of those utilising...
26 Jul 2011
FleetMatics' New iPhone Mobile App for Smartphones
FleetMatics (fleet management solutions for commercial fleet vehicles) announced today that its newly introduced FleetMatics iPhone Mobile App for Apple and Android-powered smartphones is receiving...