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Reduce your fleet costs with route planning and monitoring
Discover how to achieve cost reduction and route planning with a fleet management system.
Route planning is one of the most important tasks of a fleet manager as it is directly related to the fleet's productivity and efficiency.
A well-planned route needs to ensure several variables such as the shortest possible route or that all customers receive their goods at the specified time. On the other hand, a poorly defined route means traveling unnecessary kilometers to perform fewer tasks, increased fuel consumption, and vehicle wear. Therefore, it is increasingly important to ensure that each…
Truck automation: What may change in road inspections?
With truck automation becoming a reality, routine road inspections might be slightly different, and regulations are expected to change.
If you manage a fleet of vehicles, you know what can happen if one of your vehicles undergoes a roadside inspection. As truck automation is close to becoming a reality, regulations regarding road inspections are expected to change accordingly, with specific policies to guarantee vehicles' proper functioning and safety of those who travel in them.
And in the future, which does not seem so distant, what can happen if the vehicles are fully autonomous? How…
Frotcom Greece moves to a new office
Our Frotcom Certified Partner in Greece moved to a new workplace to ensure greater productivity and a better working environment.
Frotcom has been continuously growing through the years, and so have its partners. This time, the news comes from Frotcom Greece, which decided to relocate its office closer to the city center.
Nasos Sideris, Managing Director of Frotcom Greece Director, said: "Our team could not be happier. We are now closer to the…
How to stop after-hour vehicle usage?
Many fleet managers have a critical need to keep a close watch on vehicles' activity occurring outside of regular business hours. Learn how to identify it and act accordingly.
For many companies, fleet vehicles are the key to their business success. Moreover, when one is involved in an accident or the vehicle has stopped at the workshop, there is no doubt that it can compromise the fleet's productivity.Some employees may misuse fleet vehicles…
New EU tire labeling rule in effect from May 2021
The new tire labeling rule adopted by the European Council (EC) will come into force to help consumers choose safer, more fuel-efficient, and quieter tires.
In compliance with the new EC regulation on this matter, from May 2021, there will be a new informative label of the main characteristics of tires. With the introduction of the new tire label regulation and a registration database (EPREL*), and the option of two new performance indicators (…
Cyprus Paraplegics Organization uses Frotcom to better coordinate passenger transport
Cyprus Paraplegics Organization (OPAK) can now receive accurate information about its fleet and drivers, improve driving performance, and monitor passenger transportation in real-time, thanks to Frotcom's fleet management and vehicle tracking.OPAK is a non-profitable organization founded in 1980 by individuals with paraplegia and tetraplegia. Their mission is to represent and improve people with spinal cord injuries living conditions, ensure respect for their human rights, and help their inclusion in society…
Cusinato Renato Trasporti has better control of driving times through Frotcom
The Italian distribution and logistics company found in Frotcom the ideal partner to help them achieve significant improvements, especially in controlling driving times.Cusinato Renato Trasporti is based in the heart of Triveneto, Italy, and has been operating in the distribution and logistics sector for over 20 years carrying consumable goods, in particular food for major retail supermarket chains.Its road transport services aim to meet customers' fundamental requirements: transport their most precious assets in a safe and timely way, for the right price. To do that, the Cusinato Renato team…
Latin America prepares to transition to electric vehicles
The replacement of diesel buses and cars with electric ones in Latin America will soon be a reality, leading to cleaner air and greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the region.
Cleaner air has benefits for both public health and the economy, which has become increasingly evident for populations of large cities in Latin America living with low-quality air.One of the most recent examples of this transition in Latin America is Peru, with the…
Mobility Package: European Commission possible review due to negative impact on the environment
The European Commission is considering a possible review of the Mobility Package after recent studies show that its provisions could significantly increase CO2.
The European Union (EU) has declared that it will enter into discussions with the Member States, the EU Parliament, and all stakeholders after two recent studies concluded that its latest road transport Mobility Package is likely to increase CO2 emissions.One of the negative…
5 myths about fleet management software
Find out some common misconceptions about fleet management software and learn how to choose the best solution for your business fleet.
With more than 20 years of experience in the fleet management market, we have heard a share of statements that we often realize are just myths. Although fleet management software has already proven its value and the benefits it can bring to companies and their fleet managers, there is still a lot to demystify,…