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Electronic logging device - US

Frotcom offers ELD based on Garmin’s best of breed devices: the fleet series. Frotcom’s ELD comes with other great tools such as Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) and International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA). Optionally you can also use it to dispatch jobs to drivers and communicate with them, collect forms and navigate your drivers through the best routes.

Fleet management solutions at TransLogistica 2017

Dedicated to the showcasing of products, services and innovative solutions in transport, logistics, and related industries, Translogistica is the most important logistics and transport exhibition in Romania. This year’s event took place at the Romexpo Bucharest Exhibition Centre from 12 to 14 October. Frotcom, a firmly established brand in Romania, made its presence felt providing demonstrations to prospective customers on the full range of…

Driving behavior analysis

For most vehicles on the market today, the impact of eco-driving vs. aggressive driving on fuel consumption can exceed 30%. Some studies have also shown that average fuel consumption in a fleet of trucks or vans can decrease on average by as much as 7% by implementing the appropriate driving behavior. Huge savings!

Auf wiedersehen internal combustion engines

Chancellor Angela Merkel has acknowledged that Germany will eventually have to ban internal combustion engines (a.k.a ICE). Without giving a date for when this momentous change will actually take place the Chancellor only recognized that 2040, the year given by both France and the United Kingdom for ceasing production, is "the right approach" to solving the problem. With an increasing number of European countries announcing moves to reduce harmful emissions, this unexpected statement by the German Chancellor has set alarm bells ringing among European carmakers, especially German…

Predict risky driving with Garmin Dash Camera integration in Frotcom

Fleet management software provides data for fleet operators, real-time location monitoring, optimized routes, fuel and cost control, as well as insights for better driving behavior. However, there are events you cannot record or predict when on the road. Dash cams integrated with Frotcom provide users with the most comprehensive data available:   Video registration of accidents Forward collision warnings* Lane departure warnings*…

Save fuel and grow your business

Whether you run a large or small fleet of vehicles, you can adopt immediate and effective measures that will help you save money on your fleet costs, as well as reduce operational expenditure. Here are some measures that you can implement right now, to start saving on fuel costs:   Educate drivers A well-trained, motivated driver, with a good understanding of the factors that influence fuel consumption, is essential to any plan to…

Don’t let your tires get tired

You have to stop your vehicle and change a tire, it’s a major hassle for any driver but for a fleet manager it’s a real headache. Apart from being costly, especially for trucks that have larger tires or vehicles that require special tires, delays can create client issues. So consider paying more attention to your tires and you could save time in the future and increase the productivity of your fleet. As a fleet manager, if you are constantly changing your vehicles’ tires, something is not right and some important steps need to be taken. It’s not just rocks and potholes that damage tires.…

Frotcom’s benefits showcased at the Cargo Truck & Van Expo 2017

As part of the 6th International Expo Logistics & Supply Chain, the Cargo Truck & Van Expo 2017 was created to provide insights into the new era of logistics, upon which Greece is boldly embarking. The landscape within the country has changed, with road transport and distribution companies dealing with large vehicle fleets and adapting to EU directives for EURO6. The event took place in Athens at the Metropolitan Expo Exhibition Center from 4 to 6 November…

Fleet managers can now enjoy a stress-free holiday season

With Christmas and New Year fast approaching, road transportation and distribution companies see their workload and time pressures increase. Responding to requests in a timely fashion, assigning drivers to vehicles and tasks maintaining a fleet running at 100% with no last-minute breakdowns, as well as keeping each vehicle on its defined route, controlling costs, managing unforeseen events and keeping your customers satisfied, heaps the pressure on even the most experienced fleet manager.…

Frotcom gets ready for the US ELD mandate

The US is the largest single market in the world for fleet telematics. Fleet managers in all the US states can now benefit from Frotcom’s fleet management software, to enhance their fleet’s performance.   The software contains all the features to manage a fleet efficiently, in a way to:   Comply with legislation Control fleet operational costs Increase productivity Increase safety Provide excellence to customers Provide…