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Cargo Theft: Mitigate Risks with a Fleet Management System
Cargo theft affects fleets worldwide, and fleet management systems have become increasingly essential to ensure drivers and cargo safety.With the congestion verified in some ports, and storage restrictions due to the pandemic crisis, it is expected that the number of thefts in cargo transportation around the world may increase. Therefore, it is more important than ever for fleet managers to mitigate risks and ensure their cargo and drivers' safety.High-risk situations like human or drug traffic and corruption in some points of the transport chain can also lead to cargo damage or even its…
Frotcom reinforces its position in Latin America with new Certified Partners
Frotcom is fortifying its presence in Latin America by expanding its operations to Mexico, Colombia, and Honduras.
César Prieto, Frotcom Certified Partner in Peru since 2014, is now in charge as the Frotcom Certified Partner for Mexico, Colombia, and Honduras, expanding Frotcom's operations to these Latin American countries.This strategic expansion in Latin America was primarily driven by the work done with Transportes 77, the Peruvian…
4 best practices for efficient fleet management
Learn some best practices and discover some tools to improve your fleet management efficiency.
Fleet management is not easy. It involves overseeing all fleet operations like vehicle maintenance, monitoring fuel consumption, fuel costs, driver management, route planning, and continuously implement practices to increase fleet efficiency and company productivity.To ensure that all activities are as efficient as possible and that everything is running…
Improvement to Fuel Management report
You can now compare more easily the automatic detections with the manual records of your fleet's refueling operations, in one place.Frotcom's Fuel management report now gives you even more detailed information, with the addition of a new Refueling operations block, for each vehicle.In the Detailed view of the Fuel Management, you can now check each vehicle’s refuel activities, by easily comparing the manually recorded refueling operations with those automatically detected by Frotcom.…
Major truck manufacturers join forces to build an electric charging network in Europe
Volvo Group, Daimler Truck, and Traton Group created a joint venture to build an electric charging network in Europe, and a similar project in the United States may be in sight.
The three truck manufacturers have signed a non-binding agreement to lay the necessary foundation for businesses to electrify their fleets by creating a European charging network leader. The initial investment of each company is about 600 million dollars, and…
How to decrease vehicle downtime costs in your fleet?
Although accidents and maintenance are the most common causes of downtime, others often overlooked can jeopardize your fleet productivity. Discover how to effectively manage your vehicles' downtime and reduce your fleet costs.
Loading and unloading of goods are one of the predicted downtimes on fleets.
Companies always have associated costs when vehicles stop, whether due to weather conditions, recalls, maintenance,…
New legal framework for loading and unloading in Portugal
Since September 11, the loading and unloading of goods have had a maximum waiting time of two hours due to a decree-law that came into effect.
The new decree-law approved by the Council of Ministers in June redefines the legal regime of the Portuguese road freight transportation contract, focusing on the regulation regarding loading and unloading operations and, consequently, waiting times. It thus intends to ensure reduced waiting times and…
Angolan waste collection company improves transport efficiency and fuel control using Frotcom
With Frotcom's help, LSU – Limpeza e Saneamento Urbano reduced costs, improved control over its fleet, and made it more efficient.
LSU – Limpeza e Saneamento Urbano is based in Viana de Luanda, Angola, and operates in waste management for over 12 years.
The waste collection company works with public and private entities in compliance with the rules and legislation in force. It offers an intelligent, high-quality solution with an excellent cost-benefit ratio for its customers.
LSU also counts with a qualified multidisciplinary team with extensive experience in the sector and currently…
Angolan waste collection company improves transport efficiency and fuel control using Frotcom
With Frotcom's help, LSU – Limpeza e Saneamento Urbano reduced costs, improved control over its fleet, and made it more efficient.
LSU – Limpeza e Saneamento Urbano is based in Viana de Luanda, Angola, and operates in waste management for over 12 years.
The waste collection company works with public and private entities in compliance with the rules and legislation in force. It offers an intelligent, high-quality solution with an excellent cost-benefit ratio for its customers.
LSU also counts with a qualified multidisciplinary team with extensive experience in the sector and currently…
Risk reduction strategies to prevent accidents in your fleet
Learn some common risks your drivers face, along with risk-reduction strategies that will prevent accidents in your fleet.
Driving is one of the leading causes of death and accidents among workers in several countries. For heavy-duty drivers, the risks are even higher due to the weight of the vehicles they operate daily.Driver accidents lead to costs in time and money for companies, alongside increased insurance premiums and a high loss cost. But…