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US road transport will change radically with autonomous trucks
A new report by McKinsey & Company, a worldwide management-consulting firm, predicts that, in little more than a decade, fully autonomous trucks (AT) will operate on regular North American routes, bringing significant benefits to the road transport industry.
In the US, the road transport sector remains a "deeply traditional" industry with "few major or structural changes” in recent decades. However, it is an industry that moves about two-…
Copy a list of authorized drivers (Whitelist) from one vehicle to others
Fleet managers now have the option to copy the settings of a vehicle’s whitelist (list of authorized drivers) to another vehicle, at the push of a button, with the Drivers whitelist option of the Vehicle’s Administration.It is now also possible to configure a buzzer alarm, which will ring when an unauthorized driver is identified.
For more information regarding the set-up of this functionality, contact us.
Near to 80% of the Irish public support the new automatic driving ban for drink-drivers
The Irish parliament has approved tougher new penalties for drivers caught over the legal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limit of 50mg/l.
Last October Ireland introduced new regulations to its drink-driving laws, which meant drivers with between 50mg/l and 80mg/l of alcohol in their systems will face an automatic three-month driving ban, as opposed to penalty points.A recent survey from the insights firm iReach suggests that the tighter regulation,…
ASM ambulances deliver a better emergency response with Frotcom
ASM enlists Frotcom’s fleet management system for effective delivery of its vehicles to scenes of an emergency.
Asistencia Sanitaria Malagueña (ASM) is an Emergency Rescue Service with more than 230 vehicles dedicated to providing effective healthcare assistance in the Malaga region (Spain). Each vehicle is equipped with cutting-edge medical technology to deliver high-quality care in crisis situations.
ASM focus on achieving healthcare…
RAC survey shows almost one in four have ignored red X
According to a new survey by the RAC, twenty-three per cent of drivers have admitted to having disregarded the red X sign on smart motorways.
The survey of 2,093 members of the RAC Opinion Panel who had driven on a smart motorway in the last year confirmed more than eight in 10 drivers (84%) had seen a red X appear on the verge-mounted or overhead gantry electronic variable message signs, and have disregarded this either occasionally but by…
How can driving behavior help you reduce fuel costs and greenhouse gas emissions?
Studies have shown that there is a direct correlation between preventable accidents, fuel efficiency and the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) in terms of driving behavior.
Greater education around safe driving is a good way not only to prevent any accidents that drivers may suffer, but also help to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
A safe driving program will allow companies to reduce driver exposure to accidents and one of the best practices is to combine eco-driving and safe driving techniques into one program.
Frotcom’s Driving behavior analysis module was designed to monitor…
First TIR transport from Europe to China
World-first TIR journey from Germany to China is a promise of more prosperous trading relationships to come.
February 2019 saw a landmark event in International Road Transport (TIR) with the first successful overland TIR journey from Europe to China taking place in just 12 days. The journey from Germany to Khorgos (China) spanned 7,400 km and was not helped by extreme winter weather conditions, however the truck was able to safely traverse this…
Frotcom showcases its fleet management system at the Tranzit East Conference
Frotcom showcased its cutting-edge fleet management software at the 2019 Tranzit East Conference, in Suceava (Romania).
The annual Tranzit conference held in Romania attracts industry leaders from across Transport and Logistics, who come together to discuss new trends and celebrate the latest innovations in the field, and 2019 was no exception. The event took place at the beginning of April and welcomed hundreds of industry professionals. Frotcom…
Manser Saxon Contracting dramatically reduces fuel costs and unauthorized vehicle driving thanks to Frotcom
Manser Saxon Contracting benefits from Frotcom’s complete fleet management system for GPS vehicle tracking and insightful management reports.
Manser Saxon Contracting Ltd is a multi-disciplinary construction company based in Mauritius that deliver tailor-made solutions to clients globally in the construction and allied industries. The company boasts in-depth expertise across the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP), Fit-out Interiors,…
Frotcom International renewed ISO 9001:2015 certification
We are extremely proud to announce that Frotcom International has renewed ISO 9001:2015 certification for its Quality Management System (QSM).
Frotcom’s ISO 9001:2015 certification became effective in April 2019 and was issued by TÜV Rheinland, requiring the engagement of our entire organization. Certification encompasses Frotcom’s entire portfolio and represents third-party validation of the company’s long-standing and unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality products and services to our customers, across all of our business segments…