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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…
Engage your drivers with the new Driver App
Drivers are a crucial part of your business and with the shortage of skilled drivers in the industry; the Driver App will provide them with information to drive safely.
Frotcom’s new Driver App is designed to help drivers engage with your business and enable fleet drivers to assess their performance by providing information on their trips and driving behavior. This new feature provides the exact same information to drivers as seen by you in the office, such as trip mileage, routes taken, fuel consumption, driving score, and average speed…
Route planning and monitoring
You assign all your drivers their tasks for the day. Now it’s time to make sure their execution follows your plan. Are the vehicles following their assigned paths? Are your customers getting their goods and services on time as they expect?
Top techniques for dealing with aggressive driving
Fleet drivers spend a lot of time on the roads and encountering hostile drivers is one of the perils of their job, so having techniques to deal with aggressive drivers safely is essential.
Aggressive drivers can be found at any time of day on the roads, but especially during summer months and holiday periods when roads are more congested with travelers. Increased road users mean more traffic and as a result, more irritated drivers. Indeed, a…
Analyze your company’s Frotcom data on a Google Sheet
Frotcom on a Google Sheet is a convenient way to keep all of your data in a spreadsheet, allowing you to access and analyze data, create reports, and much more.
Frotcom’s Google Sheet also enables you to enter information in Frotcom, such as jobs, assigning drivers, and changing driver status with ease.
If you have some knowledge of Frotcom’s API and you’re not a stranger to scripting either, Frotcom will give you a sample code which contains…
Five reasons why fleet managers choose Frotcom
Thousands of companies worldwide are choosing Frotcom to provide them with innovative Fleet Management features.
Fleet management is not an easy task, with many different variables and restrictions involved. Providing exceptional customer services, ensuring that your fleet of vehicles is used efficiently with no excessive fuel consumption, avoiding excessive driving times due to safety reasons and the huge fines it can cause for your company, are…