Managing a fleet effectively hinges on the ability to monitor vehicle locations and performance, balancing operational efficiency with oversight. Two popular methods for tracking and monitoring are real-time tracking and periodic reporting, each with distinct advantages. The choice between them largely depends on the specific demands of your fleet and… Read more »
HaulTech helps specialist haulier to work smarter
A family-run heavy haulage specialist says HaulTech is helping it to work smarter, improve compliance, and enhance customer service. MA Ponsonby has grown from one truck operated by founder Mike Ponsonby into a thriving business with more than 15 Scania trucks and a large fleet of specialist trailers. Mike is… Read more »
Webfleet collaborates with Schmitz Cargobull to offer integrated trailer telematics solution
Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, is expanding its OEM.connect partner programme to trailers. The first trailer manufacturer joining the OEM.connect programme, is Schmitz Cargobull, the leading manufacturer of semi-trailers for temperature-controlled freight, general cargo and bulk goods in Europe. Commercial fleet operators can now easily connect Schmitz Cargobull… Read more »
Webfleet launches EV Charger Monitoring to boost fleet readiness and reliability
Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, has introduced its new EV Charger Monitoring solution, allowing fleet managers to monitor electric vehicles and private chargers on a single platform. This unique solution – resulting directly from the recently introduced EV Services Platform – integrates charger data directly into the Webfleet… Read more »
Svella Connect revolutionises fleet efficiency in just 6 months
Svella Connect has achieved remarkable improvements in fleet efficiency within six months – reducing accidents by 40% and boosting resource efficiencies by 25% – thanks to a strategic initiative underpinned by Webfleet telematics. The telecoms and digital infrastructure giant has transformed profitability, with a sharp focus on improving efficiency and… Read more »
HBP Transport improves efficiency and compliance with HaulTech
A regional haulier serving the county of Cumbria says it is saving time and improving compliance thanks to its new transport management system. Based in Barrow-in-Furness, HBP Transport is a family-run business carrying out a wide range of haulage including plant equipment and waste management. The company runs 16 trucks… Read more »
UK fleet industry on the brink of AI boom, research reveals
Almost half (48%) of UK fleet managers are either already using artificial intelligence (AI) in their fleet management or are planning to within the next five years, according to new research from Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution. The global study, conducted among 1,800 fleet managers across 15 countries… Read more »
Technological Advancements in Logistics: What’s Shaping the Future
The logistics sector is undergoing significant changes, driven by technological advancements that streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs. Innovations in this field are not just reshaping how goods are transported but also how logistics companies manage their entire supply chains. Automation and Robotics Automation and robotics are at the… Read more »
Bowker Transport set to improve driver safety and fuel performance with Webfleet
Bowker Transport is set to improve driver safety, reduce fuel use and cut CO2 emissions, thanks to an integrated Webfleet fleet management and VisionTrack camera system, supplied by Daisy Communications across its fleet of 225 HGVs. One of the UK’s longest-standing logistics operators, the company has leveraged Webfleet’s open API… Read more »
HaulTech is up to the TASCC for bulk haulier
A bulk haulier says its transport management system (TMS) is making compliance easy while also saving time on planning. BI Halder provides nationwide bulk haulage for the agricultural sector and is certified through TASCC, the Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops. TASCC is recognised by the food industry as… Read more »
