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European Commission demands action to improve the number of safe and secure truck parking areas
A new study from the European Commission finds that 400,000 safe and secure parking places are lacking in the EU.
The EU is facing a truck parking crisis according to the latest study from the European Commission, uncovering a significant shortage of safe and secure truck parking spaces. An astonishing 400,000 safe and secure parking places for trucks are lacking in the European Union, an absence that is increasing drivers’ risk and their…
Why is telematics the secret to efficient, safe and cost-effective fleets?
Why do telematics matter? Implementing telematics technology can transform your fleet efficiency and increase driver safety.
In recent years, telematics technology has become a key tool in managing fleets, empowering them to monitor and assess vehicles, make efficiencies and safety improvements as a result.
Indeed, telematics enables key productivity and emission savings for companies as well as enhanced safety.
Core reasons for implementing…
Frotcom’s success in Kosovo takes the solution to the Albanian market
Frotcom is proud to now include Albania in its network of Certified Partners. The expansion was brought about by Alban Hasani (CEO of Frotcom Kosova), who decided to invest in the neighbor market following the success in Kosovo.
Frotcom is excited to announce that the company extended its network of Certified Partners to include Albania. The expansion was spearheaded by Alban Hasani, who boasts extensive industry expertise and a keen commercial eye with more than seven years of experience as the Frotcom Certified Partner for Kosovo.
There is currently a potential market for fleet management…
Discover fleet performance insights with Frotcom’s Advanced Dashboard
The new Frotcom Advanced Dashboard is your essential tool for in-depth fleet performance analysis.
Which of your vehicles or drivers have the highest mileage? Which alarms trigger most frequently and which drivers trigger them? These are essential questions for fleet managers. However, it is difficult to answer them without a clear picture of your fleet data.
The key to continually improving your fleet performance lies in data analysis. Frotcom’s…
Five must-have features of a fleet management system
What are the most important fleet management features to run your fleet efficiently?
As any company with a fleet will know, a fleet management system is an indispensable tool to ensure cost-efficient and productive operations. From accurate vehicle tracking to fuel management, we have highlighted the five must-have features you need in your fleet of vehicles, and their benefits, below:
1. GPS vehicle tracking
The GPS tracking device is…
Frotcom GPS vehicle tracking and remote tachograph download makes life easier for Frecciarossa Trasporti e Logistica
Frotcom’s GPS vehicle tracking and fleet management system is enabling Frecciarossa Trasporti e Logistica to monitor its vehicles 24/7, while the remote tachograph download replaces the manual way of collecting files from the tachograph of each Frecciarossa’s vehicle.
Frecciarossa Trasporti e Logistica s.r.l. is a road transport company based in Foligno in the province of Perugia (Italy). Its work is composed of transport and courier services at a local and national level and its fleet consists of a range of vehicles ranging from vans to trucks.…
Many drivers are unaware of advanced driver assistance systems limitations
A new study of the American Automobile Association (AAA) has found that many drivers misunderstand how Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) work and overestimate its abilities.
The research, undertaken by the University of Iowa, surveyed drivers with vehicles from the model year 2016/17 with ADAS installed. It found that many drivers were unaware of these systems' limitations.
Eighty percent of the drivers surveyed thought that blind-spot…
Frotcom integration with TIS-Web® for greater security and reliability of fleet tachograph files
You can now download your fleet tachograph files via Frotcom and share them immediately with TIS-Web® from VDO, where the software will analyze the files and the reports sent to you, stress-free!
If you already have a TIS-Web® account, ask your Frotcom provider to activate the link between your Frotcom account and your TIS-Web® account. If you still do not have one, Frotcom can easily create one for you. You will be able to select for…
How will new energy-driven vehicles develop in the future?
With many countries facing sanctions on traditional fuel vehicles, how will new energy-driven vehicles fill this gap?
Many countries like the UK, France, and the Netherlands have recently seen the storm of announcements of a ban on diesel-powered passenger vehicles, others like China say that in principle traditionally fueled vehicles will no longer be approved. In fact, the move towards developing new energy-powered vehicles has rapidly…
Trucks are the biggest heist targets according to an annual report on global cargo thefts
The lack of secure parking is putting trucks at high risk of slash and grab thefts according to this BSI & TT Club report.
The BSI Supply Chain Services & Solutions & TT Club Cargo Theft Annual Report 2018 has called attention to the overwhelming number of attacks on truck cargos across the globe. This problem is exacerbated by the lack of safe and secure truck parking areas (SSTPA).
The report found that trucks are the biggest heist…