Chemical computing faster than satnav
30 October, 2014Scientists from Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) have developed a chemical alternative to GPS, which they claim will change the future of transport planning and logistics.
Registration now open for the 2015 Australasian Fleet Conference & Exhibition
29 October, 2014The Australian Fleet Managers Association (AfMA) has announced that registration for the 2015 Australasian Fleet Conference & Exhibition is now open.
Ford Ranger XL judged Australia's best 4x4
24 October, 2014The Thai-manufactured Ford Ranger XL 3.2 (d) has beaten the Mazda BT50 XTR and VW Amarok Highline TDI 420 to take out the 4x4 dual cab car of the year, as judged by the Australian Automobile Association on behalf of Australia's motoring clubs.
Greater visibility into transport management
23 October, 2014 by Sergio Barata, GM - EMEA, TelogisSoftware-as-a-service (SaaS) provides the ideal architecture to deliver telematics, vehicle tracking, dynamic routing, real-time work order management, commercial navigation and mobile integration, often referred to collectively as 'location intelligence'. When coupled with modern integration and reporting systems these can form the backbone of a company-wide transport management system.
The future of highly automated driving
14 October, 2014An announcement at the Paris Motor Show early in October by TomTom and Volkswagen Group Research highlights their combined commitment to the future of highly automated driving (HAD) systems.
Fuel management reduces operating costs
10 October, 2014At a time when escalating fuel costs are putting increased strain on business, the availability of a new fuel-efficiency solution is likely to be well received by Australian fleet managers.
How to choose between the myriad GPS vehicle tracking solutions
09 October, 2014Choosing the right GPS vehicle tracking solution for your business is an important decision to make when considering not only the initial cost reduction but, also, long-term improvements to productivity, safety and efficiency.
Fleet management professional development
03 October, 2014 by Australasian Fleet Management AssociationThe Australasian Fleet Management Association (AFMA) is hosting a series of Fleet Forum Professional Development and Networking events around Australia and New Zealand throughout October and November.
Trimble Fleet Management cloud-based solution
02 October, 2014Trimble Fleet Management is a cloud-based solution that enables managers and supervisors to make intelligent decisions using real-time field status information. Using Fleet Management, businesses can improve fleet productivity using vehicle tracking and trip management tools, reduce costs by lowering fuel expenditure and improve vehicle use.
Integrating the fleet into field service
26 September, 2014 by Sumair Dutta, Chief Customer Officer, TSCApart from offering a mode of transportation, service vehicles play an increasingly important role in impacting field service performance. At the execution level, vehicle performance data is now used by organisations in a number of ways.
Weather the warnings with proactive planning
25 September, 2014Bad weather not only prevents staff getting to work, but transport and utility businesses that rely on vehicle fleets for customer service operations or deliveries can be particularly affected. How fleet managers respond to these factors to minimise disruption to service can make or break a company's reputation - and business.
ABI telematics rankings released
18 September, 2014Trimble has announced that it has been ranked as the No.1 telematics service provider in ABI Research's 2014 Commercial Telematics Competitive Assessment, for a second consecutive year.
Comparing apples with apples
13 September, 2014ANCAP will introduce a datestamp to all its new vehicle safety-rating logos so that ratings from different years can be more accurately compared.
National fleet benchmarking program - call for input
10 September, 2014The National Road Safety Partnerhip Program (NRSPP) has recently been awarded a grant for the development of a national road safety-related benchmarking project. The proposed benchmarking tool is to provide a user-friendly online benchmarking resource which will provide organisations with an online analysis and summary of fleet performance, road safety cultural maturity and trends over time which can be utilised directly for corporate reporting.
Your fleet is your canvas for maximising profits
02 September, 2014Maintaining a fleet of vehicles, no matter how small, is considered a major operating expense for service focussed businesses.
