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Corzev improves fleet efficiency with Frotcom
Frotcom’s fleet management system is helping Corporación Corzev to identify anomalies in its fleet, so it can quickly take action to improve efficiency.
Corzev specializes in providing heavy, volumetric and oversized transportation services with the capacity and experience to mobilize all the different types of cargo required by the various regions of Peru.
Corzev's Logistics Department encompasses services from warehousing to distribution, with…
Frotcom Multi-Fleet Management premiered at IAA 2018
One of the latest innovations in Fleet Intelligence launched at IAA Commercial Vehicles was Frotcom’s Multi-fleet management, an advanced feature designed for road transportation/logistics companies with sub-contracted fleets that need to monitor the traffic of their subcontractors.
Frotcom’s Multi-fleet management allows Fleet Managers to simultaneous view their company’s as well as their subcontractor’s vehicles through a single system,…
Frotcom Macedonia: working closely with business clients
Frotcom customers will enjoy an enhanced level of service at the new Frotcom Macedonia facilities in Veles.
Frotcom Macedonia has moved into new facilities beside European route E 75. Route E 75 is part of the International E-road network and is used heavily for road transportation. The route connects Finland to Greece and runs south through Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia, and Macedonia.
The new office is located over…
Demand for truck space in Europe rises above available capacity
Demand for truck space in Europe rises above available capacity for the first time.The demand for available freight capacity on European roads is growing. In the first quarter of 2018, the number of freight offers on the EU transport market was larger than the number of vehicle offers at a ratio of 54:46. This calculation is the result of the current TimoCom transport barometer market evaluation, the industry indicator for road transport developments within Europe.In the first quarter of last year, the freight - vehicle ratio was 43:57. Even in 2016, the ratio in the same period was 30:70,…
How can geofencing save you money?
When it comes to tracking your fleet, geofencing provides excellent visibility inside a virtual fence with alerts that help you keep your fleet running smoothly.Geofencing covers specific areas designed by you within a selected geographical area and can assume different shapes: polygon, circle or corridor.
An example of a virtual perimeter marking a real geographic area
By using geofencing technology with your fleet…
New Labor Inspection Plan for relocated Spanish road transport companies
Spanish Labor will start an inspection campaign to fight fraud, job insecurity and job losses caused by relocated road transport companies, aiming to avoid labor commitments in the current Spanish market.
The new Master Plan for Labor Inspection (Plan Director de la Inspección de Trabajo) for the 2018-2020 period, was approved by the Spanish Council of Ministers on July 27 and aims to improve employment conditions in Spain.
Among the measures…
UK Government’s Road to Zero Strategy aims to take the lead in zero-emission vehicle technology
With the Road to Zero Strategy, the UK Government aims to see at least half of all new cars offer ultra-low emissions by 2030 and make the UK the best place in the world to build and own an electric vehicle.The road to Zero Strategy sets a clear path for the United Kingdom to be a world leader in the zero emissions revolution. This strategy aims to put the UK at the forefront of a global automotive revolution and help deliver cleaner air, a better environment, as well as creating a stronger economy, with the UK government leading the industries of the future and building its competitiveness…
Frotcom on show at the International Transport Exhibition in Greece
The 3rd International Exhibition of Commercial Vehicle Transport Technology & Logistics - the biggest in Southeastern Europe - took place at the Mediterranean Exhibition Centre, in Paiania, Greece, from October 20 to 21. We were there to showcase our fleet management and vehicle tracking system and the latest innovations and developments in telematics.
The biannual Transport Show has rapidly become the benchmark showcase for technological…
Bulgarian Parliament approves the introduction of a new road toll system
Last September, the Bulgarian Parliament adopted the final amendments to the Roads Act, which will introduce a mixed electronic road toll collection system.
Regulated by the Bulgarian Parliament, that also oversees the issuing of electronic passes, the system will be operated and maintained by the Road Infrastructure Agency, that will apply tolls for different vehicle categories, with fees based on time and distance traveled.Trucks over 3.5…
Vera, the autonomous truck concept from Volvo
Volvo self-driving truck – Vera - combines the benefits of three key technological opportunities – automation, connectivity and electromobility – to create optimal efficiency in transportation and logistics operations.Revealed last September, Volvo Trucks' future transportation breakthrough was presented in Berlin at the group's Innovation Summit.Named Vera, this transport solution with no cab can operate without emissions and at reduced noise levels. The 100% electric and 100% autonomous truck will offer seamless transport services between fixed hubs.Vera is designed for regular and…