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Cape Town proudly hosts 8th Frotcom Annual Meeting
Partners from more than 20 countries attended the three-day event, the first time that an African nation has hosted the Frotcom Annual Meeting.
They participated in meetings and events covering the future direction of Frotcom and the fleet management market.
There were opportunities to share knowledge, promote ideas with keynote presentations laying down guidelines for best practice in the enhancement of all aspects of the marketing experience…
Show totals for any period in the Tachograph graph
You can see totals for driving, working, available and resting states for a selected period of the Tachograph graph.
Just click the hamburger menu on the screen and select See totals.
About Frotcom’s Remote Tachograph Download
With Remote tachograph download, you can download tachograph files remotely, from both the tachograph’s mass memory and the drivers’ tachograph cards, without leaving the office and with the advantage of keeping…
EU postpones the introduction of the smart tachograph until June 2019
Regulation 502/2018 published in the Official Journal of the European Union on March 28, 2018, postpones the introduction of the smart digital tachograph until June 15, 2019.
The notion of an intelligent tachograph was introduced, for the first time, in European legislation under Regulation (EU) No. 165/2014. This second-generation digital tachograph allows connection to Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and early detection of remote…
Remote cargo temperature monitoring with Frotcom
Monitoring temperature during transportation is a mandatory requirement for many industries. In some countries, the legislation requires it as a standard specification item for temperature-controlled transport.Perishable cargos, including food and pharmaceuticals, are highly susceptible to temperature changes. To ensure cargo integrity, it is essential to maintain temperatures at recommended levels and avoid any sudden changes and unnecessary losses.According to FAO (The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization), roughly one-third of the food produced annually for human consumption —…
France to invest €100m in hydrogen during 2019
The French government has pledged to invest 100 million euros in developing hydrogen for use in transport and industry in 2019 making France a "world leader" in this field.
The plan is to have 5,000 hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles and 200 heavy goods vehicles such as buses, trains, and trucks in circulation by 2023, as well as 100 service stations.By 2028, the aim is to have between 400 to 1,000 refueling stations, 20,000-50,000 light…
Frotcom system exhibited at the “National Transport Industry Trade Show”
João Cardoso and Jorge Henriques, from Frotcom Lusitana
For the second year running, Frotcom Lusitana exhibited Frotcom’s vehicle tracking and fleet management system, at the National Transport Industry Trade Show, that took place in Pombal (Portugal), from June 1st to June 3rd.
Dedicated to road transport professionals this event aims to promote companies in the sector. Offering business networking in an informal…
The benefits of a mobile fleet management app
Being able to count on a tool that allows you to manage and monitor your fleet through your smartphone offers great freedom and a way of dealing with problems before they become issues.It’s not always possible to be at your desk, in front of your computer, as you manage your company’s fleet of vehicles. Unable to address an issue because you’re on the move, can mean unnecessary expense for your company, hamper the performance of your fleet and drivers, or lead to dissatisfaction among your customers.The Frotcom App for smartphones gives you access to detailed information on each vehicle in…
Fifteen steps for safer roads
The European Commission has proposed that 15 new advanced safety features should be fitted as standard to new cars, vans, trucks, and buses.
The Commission says that the new features, allied to safer road infrastructure, could save 10,500 lives and avoid 60,000 injuries between 2020-2030. Its long-term goal, Vision Zero, is to eradicate all road deaths and serious injuries by 2050.The proposals include advanced emergency braking, lane-keeping…
Orkan Impeks reduces fuel costs by more than 15 percent with Frotcom
The road transportation company, Orkan Impeks, uses Frotcom to reduce fuel costs and improve driving behavior.
Established in 1994, in Kavadarci, Republic of Macedonia, Orkan Impeks is an international transport company. It counts on a fleet of 45 trucks, all certified to the highest Euro 5 and Euro 6 standards and in possession of a variety of CEMT (Conférence Européenne des Ministres des Transports / European Conference of Transport Ministers)…
Frotcom premiers new features at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018
Frotcom is getting ready for the 67th IAA, the world's leading trade fair for mobility, transportation, and logistics. The IAA Commercial Vehicles will take place in Hannover, Germany, from 20 to 27 September 2018.
We are pleased to announce our participation in this prestigious event, where we will be showcasing the latest innovations and developments in Frotcom’s vehicle tracking and fleet management system.
Here are some of the Frotcom…