How GPS Tracking Works
These days, GPS is pretty much everywhere. But have you ever considered how it’s made possible and how it works so well for fleet managers and businesses? GPS stands for global positioning system. Through communication with a network of satellites, GPS allows us to use trilateration. What’s Trilateration? You might have already heard of […]
The Automated Car Argument
After Tesla’s automated car was partially at fault for a fatal crash in 2016, safety investigators in the US have been calling on carmakers to ensure that more is done to keep drivers engaged even while their cars are steering themselves. Since this fatal crash, investigations have been opened regarding two more cases involving Tesla […]
Geotab and Statistics
Earlier this month, we looked at vehicle crash statistics and explored emerging trends in crash data. Geotab telematics can also be used as a way to measure crash statistics to make driving and fleet management safer for everyone. Let’s take a look at the ways in which Geotab’s unique way of collecting data can serve […]
Driverless Cars: Future or Fad?
The idea of an autonomous car that drives itself has been around for decades. It stands as a symbol of the future the same way that hoverboards or self-lacing Nike high tops do. But with the recent sad news that one of Uber’s fleets of driverless cars was involved in a deadly collision with a […]
GDPR Compliance for Fleet Data
Safetrac offers GDPR compliance for Fleet data GDPR and Fleet Management Fleet management is a data-driven business activity. Fleet managers must consider the data they collect and process, who they collect it from (e.g., their drivers), how they process the data, where it is processed or transferred, and who, if anyone, they use to process […]
Low and Zero Emissions Zones and Fleets
In light of the recent news that Oxford is striving to become the UK’s first emission-free city, we at Safetrac decided to take a look at the statistics behind low and zero emissions zones and take a look at how they’re effecting the environment and companies with fleets. Zero Emissions and Disease Oxford is a […]
Vehicle Crashes: Statistics That’ll Change The Way You Think
Vehicle crashes and road crash fatalities have been on the increase for years. As the owner of a fleet, it’s important to be aware of trends and to draw attention to the importance of safety amongst your drivers. Let’s take a look at some of the eye-opening statistics on the issue of vehicle crashes: “A […]
Twig Embody: The Wearable Lone Worker Safety Device
The Twig Embody is a high-tech device that can be worn on the wrist, around the neck like an ID card, on a hook attached to clothing, and in many other discreet configurations. Don’t let its small size fool you though; it’s a powerful lone worker protection device with a number of important specifications. Ideal […]
Geotab: Management by Measurement
At SafeTrac, we’re proud to be an authorised reseller of Geotab fleet tracking solutions. But what is Geotab? This blog post will discuss exactly what it is and how it can benefit modern business and society at large. Incredibly Rich Data Foremostly, Geotab offers extremely rich data for your vehicles. The data collected includes […]
Dash Cam: Protecting Your Business and Saving Money
There are a number of reasons behind the rising popularity of dash cameras in domestic and commercial vehicles. These cameras are unobtrusive and can be set up to record internally or externally. There are a number of reasons to invest in a dash cam for your fleet – let’s take a look at some of […]