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Crash risk doubles when using a cellphone while driving
A study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, examined the impact of cellphone use on crash risk, under realistic driving conditions.
Erratic driving can occur for many reasons, but smartphones are the cause behind the majority of incidents. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study compared drivers’ odds of being involved in a crash when using a cellphone, relative to driving without performing any observable secondary tasks…
Frotcom International awarded “PME Excelência 2017”
Recognized once again as a company with superior performance, Frotcom International has been awarded 2017 “PME Excelência” (SME Excellence) status.
For the 4th year running, the Portuguese Ministry of the Economy through IAPMEI (The Public Agency for SME and Innovation) has recognized Frotcom International as a company with superior performance and awarded “PME Excelência” status.
SME Excellence status recognizes strength, reliability and strong…
How much will fleet management software save you?
While values differ from case to case, with the help provided by our White Paper – ROI (Return On Investment) calculation with Frotcom, you can apply our methodology to your own circumstances, working with the specific costs that apply to you.
To help your company eliminate fleet and driver inefficiencies, cut costs and improve customer service, you need to take advantage of fleet management software.
The question is how much money…
How to zoom, locate and review information on Frotcom graphs
You can now zoom your Frotcom Graphs in a user-friendly way to locate and review information about your fleet.
Using the grey bar at the top of the Graphs view, or from inside any of the graphs, you can drag and drop a line in which you want to have the zoom in for all the graphs.
Drag and drop the grey bar on top of the Graphs view:
Drag and drop inside the graph…
Research shows over three million EVs on the road worldwide
There are now more than three million electric vehicles (EV) on the road globally, according to new research collated by ZSW - the Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg.As reported by Zap-Map, the organization shows that there were 3.2 million EVs sold globally at the start of 2018.China is leading the EV market, accounting for more than a third of total sales, with 1.2 million EVs.The USA and Japan complete the top…
Striking Mack Anthem truck turned into a Lego set
Lego’s Technic division has just launched the toy company’s version of the Mack Anthem, in collaboration with the North American truck brand. This is the first time the launch of a LEGO Technic set has coincided with the actual product’s market launch.
LEGO Technic accurately recreates the new Mack Anthem truck. The 2-in-1 building set also features a Mack bulldog hood ornament and can be rebuilt into a detailed replica of the iconic Mack LR garbage truck. Features include an interior complete with detailed dashboard and steering wheel, sun visors, adjustable…
ELD Mandate comes into full force for US drivers
Last December, the electronic logging device (ELD) rule became law. But since then has had soft enforcement, with no CSA points (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) assigned or vehicles placed out of service by enforcement officers.
From April 1, 2018, the ELD mandate is fully enforced, including the assigning of CSA points and the issuing of out-of-service citations. Make sure your truck fleet and drivers are in full US ELD compliance and…
DarsGo System now operational for heavy vehicles in Slovenia
April 1 saw the implementation of a new free-flow electronic tolling system on Slovenian motorways and expressways, for heavy goods vehicles exceeding 3.5 tones. With the introduction of this new tolling system called DarsGo, it will no longer be possible to pay a toll at a toll station.As Slovenia is one of the most transited countries in Europe, with 80% of trucks on the motorways being foreign, this new system will ensure better traffic flow and fairer tolling.
The DarsGo unit records the vehicle registration number and EURO emission class, and the driver…
Pre-Mixed Concrete improves fleet management with Frotcom
The Frotcom fleet management system has helped Pre-Mixed Concrete to reimagine all its fleet activities, improving driver behavior and streamlining its operations.
Leading Pre-Mixed Concrete Ltd., the concrete branch of LafargeHolcim Mauritius offers a wide range of classic grey, decorative and technical concretes.
Its local operation and availability to customers is a key point of difference for Pre-Mixed, as it allows them to offer their…
Distracted driving: a crisis that must be dealt with
Driving while engaged in activities that take driver attention away from the road can compromise the driver’s safety as well as that of passengers, pedestrians, and other road users. It can lead to serious accidents or even death.
In some countries distracted driving causes more than 40% of accidents. For heavy goods vehicles and other commercial vehicle drivers, the serious risks associated with distracted driving must be put front of mind.…