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DarsGo System now operational for heavy vehicles in Slovenia
April 1 saw the implementation of a new free-flow electronic tolling system on Slovenian motorways and expressways, for heavy goods vehicles exceeding 3.5 tones. With the introduction of this new tolling system called DarsGo, it will no longer be possible to pay a toll at a toll station.As Slovenia is one of the most transited countries in Europe, with 80% of trucks on the motorways being foreign, this new system will ensure better traffic flow and fairer tolling.
The DarsGo unit records the vehicle registration number and EURO emission class, and the driver…
Pre-Mixed Concrete improves fleet management with Frotcom
The Frotcom fleet management system has helped Pre-Mixed Concrete to reimagine all its fleet activities, improving driver behavior and streamlining its operations.
Leading Pre-Mixed Concrete Ltd., the concrete branch of LafargeHolcim Mauritius offers a wide range of classic grey, decorative and technical concretes.
Its local operation and availability to customers is a key point of difference for Pre-Mixed, as it allows them to offer their…
Pre-Mixed Concrete improves fleet management with Frotcom
The Frotcom fleet management system has helped Pre-Mixed Concrete to reimagine all its fleet activities, improving driver behavior and streamlining its operations.Leading Pre-Mixed Concrete Ltd., the concrete branch of LafargeHolcim Mauritius offers a wide range of classic grey, decorative and technical concretes.Its local operation and availability to customers is a key point of difference for Pre-Mixed, as it allows them to offer their unique, high-performance service to every client on the island.…
Distracted driving: a crisis that must be dealt with
Driving while engaged in activities that take driver attention away from the road can compromise the driver’s safety as well as that of passengers, pedestrians, and other road users. It can lead to serious accidents or even death.
In some countries distracted driving causes more than 40% of accidents. For heavy goods vehicles and other commercial vehicle drivers, the serious risks associated with distracted driving must be put front of mind.…
Frotcom adds a new certified partner
Frotcom recently welcomed Computesolve as the latest international Certified Partner for Nigeria.
Established in 2012, Computesolve’s focus is to simplify technology for businesses, offering the platforms and training that best suit customer needs.
“In our quest for a cutting-edge fleet management offering we discovered Frotcom and were quickly convinced that it was way ahead of other systems,” said Mr. Ini Ewang, Co-Director of the newest…
Access valuable CANBus data through Frotcom
Modern trucks operate an electronic data communication protocol called CANBus/J1939 and J1708 (used on Volvo and Renault trucks) that allows external equipment to collate specific vehicle data depending on brand and truck model. For example:
Rotations per minute (RPM)
Engine temperature
Total fuel consumed
Fuel tank level
Tachograph driver states
AdBlue Level
PTO (Power take-off)
Weight (Weight, First Axle, Second Axle, Trailer Axle…
Frotcom strengthens its presence in the Middle East
Our latest Certified Partner joins the world of Frotcom.
Established in 2017, ME Global Trading Establishment is the new Frotcom Certified Partner for Bahrain. The company, focused on IT management and customized solutions, relished the opportunity to represent Frotcom in the Bahraini market.
Situated between the Qatar peninsula and the northeastern coast of Saudi Arabia - where our fleet management solution is already represented by Frotcom…
Four out of five Fleet Managers recommend Frotcom
We revealed the results of our User Satisfaction Survey as part of the 8th Frotcom Annual Meeting, in Cape Town (South Africa), on May 25.
The Annual Meeting is an event that provides a forum for Frotcom Certified Partners from all over the world to discover and discuss all things Frotcom. It’s a chance to share know-how, experiences, and ideas in a productive and inspirational environment, so naturally, it was the perfect setting to share these results.
The survey was conducted in March, with seven questions designed to collect data from users about their experience of Frotcom’s…
Frotcom plays an essential role in reducing road accidents in Kenya
For fleet managers and fleet owners in Kenya Frotcom has played an important part in the prevention of road accidents. A good example is 2NK Sacco, a passenger land transport company with more than 440 vehicles that offers daily trips to Nairobi from major towns like Nyeri, Karatina, Nakuru, Eldoret, Thika, and Nanyuki.For the five years, 2NK Sacco has been monitoring its fleet through Frotcom, and the company has been able to: Improve driving behaviorReduce costsMitigate risksReduce road fatalitiesMost road accidents in Kenya occur due to speeding. 2NK Sacco recently enjoyed great…
Fuel management
You can’t find an explanation to determine why the fuel consumption of some vehicles fluctuates so much. You really need to get to the bottom of things and find out what is going on.