In a post-pandemic world, fleet operators have faced what seems like a constantly changing environment, with one of the biggest challenges being the rising cost of fuel. In a recent study, it was found that 39% of fleets have struggled with the rising costs of fuel, seconded by the difficulty in retaining drivers. 32% of [...]

With the ever-present need to electrify their fleets looming over fleet managers' heads, a recent study from AFP (Association of Fleet Professionals) has stated that Telematics is an essential tool in adopting electric vehicles into your fleet. The reason fleet managers are hesitant towards fleet electrification boils down to range anxiety and charging downtime [...]

As of the 30th of January 2023, Newcastle has become the first county to introduce a clean air zone in 2023, with more councils such as Sheffield, Cambridge and Liverpool to follow suit throughout the year. The charges for non-compliant vehicles will vary depending on their type. HGVs, Busses, and Coaches will be charged £50 [...]

Recently a study by FleetCheck found that Fleet management software can reduce unplanned vehicle downtime by 60%. In today’s climate reducing vehicle downtime is critical to saving money, especially when dealing with large or small fleets. Being able to prevent maintenance downtime with Fleet management software is quite important not just for financial reasons but [...]

According to a recent study, only a third of fleet managers are told there is no need for vehicle tracking and dash cameras, despite all the benefits that fleet managers can get from having vehicle tracking and dash cameras installed in their fleets. This year insurers should re-evaluate their views on tracking and dash cameras. [...]

London is the most congested city in the world for the second year in a row by Inrix traffic experts. According to Inrix data: 156 hours per year are lost sitting in traffic by London drivers, Equivalent to an average cost of £1,377 per driver, And a 5% increase compared to pre-pandemic times. London is [...]

The future for taxis and PHVs is looking greener due to the latest change in licensing requirements made by TfL. This new change means that as of 1st January 2023, all newly licensed Taxis and PHVs that are being licensed for the first time need to be zero emissions capable. Essentially This means that under [...]

2022 has been an eventful year for many of our transport sector clients as well as for us. After the disruptions caused by the pandemic, Brexit and the worldwide chipset shortage, we were all hoping for a prompt recovery. Conflict in Europe, inflation and economic uncertainties made 2022 a very challenging year for most. For [...]

On Sunday 30th October a Taxi Driver was assaulted and left with a broken ankle after three women attempted to walk away without paying for their journey. The Avon and Somerset Police have released the taxi CCTV footage of the three women, in hopes that the public will call if they have any information that [...]

Improve Security is the main reason for 41% of UK fleet operators according to a new study*. Improve Driver Safety and Behaviour comes as a close second. Whatever your goals ACSS’s AdvanceFleet Telematics suite helps you achieve them. For a modest outlay, we provide a bespoke service tailored to your needs.   *Source: https://fleetworld.co.uk/security-and-safety-propel-use-of-connected-van-tech/