Telematics systems are producing more data than ever, the International Data Corporation back in 2014 predicted that by 2020, the world will be generating 44 times more data than we were in 2009. We can convert this large amount of Telematics data to meaningful information, displayed to you in an intelligent dashboard that is easy to use. With Telematics [...]

Every day, two people are killed or seriously injured on London's streets by vehicles travelling at inappropriate speeds. Whether you're pulling away too quickly, accelerating too hard or not giving yourself enough time to brake, the higher the speed, the higher the risk. One hundred and twelve people were killed in personal injury road traffic [...]

All vehicles should be checked regularly to ensure they meet the standards required for safe and efficient operation. In much the same way, the mental welfare of drivers should also be assessed before they are allowed behind the wheel. This helps to ensure the safety of both the driver and other road users, while also [...]

DVSA has provided a guide to maintain roadworthiness, you’re responsible for making sure your vehicle is safe to drive. Carry out a walkaround check of the vehicle before your journey to make sure it’s safe. Report any defects in writing to the person in charge of sorting out vehicle defects in your organisation. The police and Driver and [...]

Are your company car costs impacting your bottom line? Grey fleets are costing employers more than £5.5 billion a year in mileage claims and car allowance, research suggests. Grey fleets are private vehicles that are used for the business, owned by the employee. There are several downfalls of operating a grey fleet, your business may [...]

If your vehicles transport internationally then at some point you may have questioned the security of your vehicles. ACSS have seen an increase in requests to install AdvancedVision CCTV system to deter any potential stowaways and prevent activity at the rear of lorries. A driver in March was fined over £12,000 after 20 stowaways were [...]

Digital Tachograph Integration - Protecting your operating license and eliminating the hassle of compliance Reduce compliance headaches with ACSS. All commercial vehicles operating within the EU zone must be fitted with EU-approved tachographs to record driving periods, work and rest, distance travelled, and vehicle speed. To adhere to this compliance, companies would traditionally have to [...]

Here we explain how crash for cash insurance scammers prey on vulnerable motorists to make dishonest cash from claims. We can also advise you on best practice and the recommended equipment supplied by ACSS. There are three types of 'crash for cash': The staged accident: fraudsters crash their vehicles together or mimic damage from a [...]

ACSS was approached by a school in the South East looking to protect its recently purchased fleet of buses and the welfare and safety of the pupils they were transporting daily. ACSS developed a system that provided internal coverage of driver and passenger behaviours, plus several external cameras (the front, the rear, nearside and offside) [...]