Fleet management blog

Smart ways for Irish transport companies to boost operations

Implementing fleet management technology can make a great difference for freight transport companies. Find out how.

What is an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)?

Explore how ABS works, its different types and how it can improve fleet safety.

OBD: What You Need to Know

Find out all you need to know about on-board diagnostics including what OBD systems are, how OBD trackers work and how...

Coach your way to success

Advances in GPS technology have made it possible to monitor driving styles and habits with incredible accuracy

Top fleet management insights for Irish businesses

Find out how a GPS fleet management solution can benefit your business and lead to a healthier bottom line.

Service industry boosted by advanced telematics

Telematics technology can improve day-to-day operations for companies in the service industry. Find out more here.

Verizon Connect named market leader in commercial telematics...

Verizon Connect places in the highest tier as a Leader, and was also named a ‘Top Implementer’ and ‘Top Innovator’ among...

Key Fleet Safety Tips for Distracted Driving

Effectively mitigate distracted driving in your fleet with the three Ts: talk, train and track. These can help guide your...

Asset tracking shapes the future of the Construction industry

Let’s dive into how the future of the Construction industry looks like

What is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and how does it impact...

GVWR are critical for fleet managers to understand and utilise for fleet safety and compliance.

What are Daytime Running Lights? Benefits & fleet safety

What DRLs are, how they differ from regular headlights, their benefits, where they are mandated and how they impact fleet...

What’s the score?

You need to know how your drivers are performing out on the road, but you don’t have time to sift through masses of data...

Why is GPS asset tracking important for your company?

Discover the importance of GPS asset tracking for your company and how it can enhance safety, efficiency and security.

Fleets in Ireland are decreasing costs with fleet management

A GPS fleet management solution can help your company reduce operational costs and increase its competitiveness.

Build your advanced fleet safety programme

Develop an advanced fleet safety programme to improve driver behaviour, reduce accidents, and enhance overall safety...

4 useful tips for fleet safety using dashcams for vehicles...

Here are four ways to focus on fleet safety, including new video-based driver coaching features from Verizon Connect.

Sustainability & Green Fleets

Incorporating Vision Zero into your fleet safety programme

Using Vision Zero in your fleet safety programme can help reduce road fatalities and serious injuries. Find out how.

Fleet managers are true safety and green leaders

Find out how fleet management systems can help fleet managers make their fleets greener and more sustainable.

Vehicle fleet management plays a vital role in improving daily...

Fleet management software optimises processes, leading to a more efficient workflow. Here’s how it helps businesses.

8 best practices of top performing sustainable companies and...

Find out how susainable companies strengthen their sustainability efforts by reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions...

The trends of vehicle fleet management for 2025

Companies that utilise fleet management software revealed a lot about fleet management trends for 2025. What are they?

Spotlight on oil, gas and mining

Expanding to meet increased demand and overcome seasonal challenges is not an option for most oil, gas and mining businesses...

The top 5 emerging vehicle fleet management trends for 2025

1,318 Fleet managers showed powerful insights into how fleets can improve their operations, including these 5 emerging...

Challenges that fleet managers face every day

Fleet management technologies can help conquer the challenges that fleet managers often come across. Find out how here.

17 goals achieved thanks to fleet management solutions

Fleet management companies benefit from GPS tracking in their daily business. Here are the main improvements.

Proper fleet management can help cut fleet costs

Implementing a GPS fleet management solution in your company can help reduce costs. Read on to find out how.

Key insights on fleet management for 2025

The Fleet Technology Trends Survey 2025 proves that GPS tracking solutions benefit a business’ fleet management.

Keeping track of fleet safety analytics

Track and improve fleet safety with big data and analytics, enabling real-time insights and proactive management...

Streamline fleet compliance with vehicle inspection reports.

Vehicle inspection reports are essential to tracking vehicle condition and performance for the safe operation of fleet...

Verizon Connect wins AutoTech Breakthrough's Driver Safety...

Verizon Connect has been recognised once again for its outstanding contributions to driver safety.

Prioritise fleet vehicle safety with a dashcam solution

Improve the safety of your fleet with vehicle dashcams that include driver coaching and data insights.

Fuel efficiency

5 potential solutions for fleet engine idling reduction

Serious implications arise from excessive engine idling including increased fuel consumption, and shorter vehicle life...

Verizon Connect AI Dashcam Wins 2024 IoT Product of the Year...

Verizon Connect continues its impressive streak by winning the 2024 IoT Product of the Year Award for their Integrated...

Verizon Connect’s Gold-Winning Momentum

Verizon Connect, a trailblazer in fleet management solutions, has consistently demonstrated excellence. From empowering...

Look to improve process with construction fleet management.

Asset tracking software is a must-have for your construction fleet.

How AI video telematics boosts driver safety and helps to...

AI dashcams help fleet managers to promote driver safety and avoid accident costs.

3 strategies to help cut your fleet costs

Rising fleet costs are no joke, but they can be reduced. Fleet management technology and these 3 strategies can help.

Sustainability & Green Fleets

Detect GPS jammers: what fleet managers need to know

The use of GPS jammers is illegal, but it would seem their use is growing throughout Europe.

How to boost an efficient fleet electrification strategy

Prepare your company for the shift to electric vehicles by having a foolproof fleet electrification strategy.

How does the construction industry use GPS tracking?

GPS tracking is now an extremely valuable, multi-faceted business tool for the construction industry.

Asset tracking vehicle theft prevention and recovery

A GPS tracking system is the smart choice for vehicle recovery and theft prevention. Learn more about the options here.

The top trends of vehicle fleet management for 2024

The Fleet Technology Trends Survey revealed a lot about fleet management trends for 2024. Find out what they are here.

The top 5 emerging vehicle fleet management trends for 2024

Fleet management companies gave powerful insights in the Verizon Connect 2024 Fleet Technology Trends survey.

Sustainability & Green Fleets

The benefits of asset management for construction

Asset management solutions are very advantageous for the construction industry. Keep reading to find out why.

Electric Vehicle Fleet Management Features by Verizon Connect

Electric Vehicles and Fleet Management with Reveal

Managing business costs for fleets amid inflation

Fleet managers need to ensure business costs don’t get too high. Fleet management software is the perfect solution.

Discover Geofencing and its Benefits

A geofence is a virtual fence or perimeter around a physical location. It separates a location and surrounding area.

What do tachograph symbols mean?

Tachograph symbols are graphical representations of the information gathered by tachograph devices.

Improve fleet management: 4 tips from fleet managers

Fleet management software can help drive results for your fleet. Hear directly from fleet managers using it.

How vehicle tracking can help your business

Discover the various benefits that a vehicle tracking system can have on your business. Learn more today!...

Fleet management shapes future of general freight industry

Gain valuable insight into how fleet management can have a positive impact on the general freight industry...

Asset tracking helps strengthen the construction industry

We reveal how GPS asset tracking can have a positive impact on businesses in the construction industry.

Fuel efficiency

How to reduce fuel consumption...

Reducing fuel consumption is a top priority for fleet managers. Discover different ways to get drivers on board...

Fleet management tech can help boost the services industry

Discover key insights into how fleet management technology can help businesses in the services industry.

What are the new tachograph rules in the EU

Tachographs have been mandatory for a while now. Discover what the new tachograph regulations for the EU are.

Fleet management technology transforms passenger transportation...

Fleet management technologies can help to transform the passenger transportation industry. Let´s have a look at some key...

What are the top 3 emerging telematics trends for fleets in...

Find out what the top three emerging trends in vehicle telematics are in Ireland for 2023 and how they can help you manage...

How fleet management systems can help businesses in Ireland...

Safety, CO2 emissions, fuel consumption, etc. are challenges you need to face in daily business. Find out how fleet management...

76% of fleet managers in Ireland find GPS vehicle tracking...

Fleet managers face many daily challenges. Find out how GPS vehicle tracking can help boost performance and make your...

Productivity

Business cost savings: a GPS tracking solution can help your...

According to our survey, 71% of businesses said that fuel was one of the biggest business challenges (extremely or very...

Smart video, smart drivers = modern fleet safety

An integrated system that seamlessly provides telematics with driver-facing and road-facing video data in a single platform...

Tackle distracted driving with driver-facing dashcams

One of the technologies that can help fleet managers reduce instances of distracted driving is an in-cab, driver-facing...

How do businesses in Europe embrace advanced fleet management...

Market uncertainty remains in 2023 as rising fuel prices and inflation creates significant challenges across the globe...

Why 76% of businesses in the UK consider GPS fleet tracking...

Fleet managers, executives and other mobile-business professionals face important daily operational challenges that make...

Get the best out of January – whatever it may bring

Whatever the first month of the new year brings, Verizon Connect can help – whether that means fitting in more jobs into...

Benefits of GPS tracking systems for European businesses

According to the 2023 Fleet Technology Trends Report Survey conducted for Verizon Connect by ABI Research, the number...

These are the benefits that European businesses have achieved...

Inflation, supply chain constraints, fuel price fluctuations, and a more competitive market have created an environment...

Insights and key trends of fleet management in the UK and...

The 2023 Fleet Technology Trends Report Europe revealed for the second year in a row, that customer service was the top...

Verizon Connect named #1 in innovation by ABI Research

SaaS-based global fleet management leader ranked highest among 11 providers

What is the future of green cars in Europe?...

What constitutes green transport and what is its status in the EU? Find out about the benefits of a green fleet and what...

The importance of labour productivity and how fleet technology...

Companies that implement fleet technology report a boost in their labour productivity. Find out more.

72% of fleet managers surveyed in Ireland stated that a GPS...

The Fleet Technology Trends Survey conducted for Verizon Connect by ABI Research reported positive findings when fleet...

How Europe’s fleets embrace GPS technology...

Based on the latest fleet technology trends survey of over 1,300 respondents across Europe, 68% of fleets say they have...

86% of GPS fleet tracking users reached a positive ROI within...

COVID-19 was a big challenge last year. The digitalisation of businesses has become critical in order for them to remain...

Fleet management duties and responsibilities

Do you really need a fleet manager for your company and what are fleet management duties and responsibilities? Here is...

Reduce your fuel spend with fleet management technology

Monitor inefficiencies, flag wasteful practices and potentially improve fuel economy with a fleet management solution...

What’s in it for me? How fleet management technology benefits...

If you’ve spent any time researching fleet tracking solutions, you’ll know how they can help drive efficiency, reduce...

Counting the cost of personal mileage...

Personal mileage can impact your fleet in several ways, opening your vehicles and drivers up to increased risk, minimising...

Helping distribution do more

Successfully running a busy distribution company requires a very particular set of skills. Fleet managers are tasked with...

Tachograph infringement penalties

The most common infringements include driver hours offences, tachograph infringements and technical offences. Learn more...

Digital tachograph cards guide...

Digital tachograph cards are crucial for regulatory compliance and monitoring driver hours. But how do they work? Verizon...

Unlocking the full power of the dashcam

Dashcams have been providing motorists with an extra set of eyes on the road for many years. While this silent witness...

Fleet management for passenger transport

Now more than ever, transport businesses need the tools to maximise their resources – reducing costs, boosting efficiency...

The many benefits of mobile fleet management

With a busy fleet out on the road, you need the tools to manage and monitor your operation from anywhere – with location...

Are you seeing the full picture?

When you track every part of your mobile operation – your people, your vehicles and your equipment – you are armed with...

Get more from your fleet

There are plenty of ways to stay productive while operating in these unusual times – whether that means meeting increased...

The future of electric vehicles

Electric vehicles (EV) are the future of transportation. They’re a key piece of the puzzle when it comes to improving...

How do drivers benefit from fleet management technology?

Much is written about the many benefits of GPS fleet management for businesses. If you’ve done any research into the technology...

HGV driving hours regulations...

Closely monitoring driver hours is crucial to running a safe and compliant fleet. A fleet management solution can help...

Fuel management systems for vans

Improving fuel efficiency is crucial to fleet management. Discover how fuel monitoring with Verizon Connect can help improve...

Trailer tracking benefits for your fleet...

GPS tracking devices for trailer fleets can help reduce theft, protect your cargo and enhance asset utilisation. Discover...

Beyond the dashcam

Only when a dashcam forms part of a fully integrated video solution is its full potential unlocked. An integrated solution...

Van tracking system benefits for your fleet...

GPS-based vehicle and van tracking systems help you gain complete control over your fleet and improve your bottom line...

Six simple ways to improve with integration

A modern GPS solution allows business owners and fleet managers to build a fully integrated fleet, eliminate data silos...

Battery-powered GPS tracking for assets...

When it comes to fleet management, tracking unpowered assets is just as important as powered assets. Learn all about battery-...

Staying productive in the new normal

A comprehensive fleet tracking solution can help you quickly scale up to serve more customers, keep your vehicles out...

Keep your fleet safe in a slowdown

Anyone that has owned or managed a business for any length of time knows that the occasional slowdown in trade is inevitable...

What is an In-Vehicle Monitoring System?

What is an In-Vehicle Monitoring System (IVMS)? Discover how they work and the tangible benefits for your business, right...

COVID-19 impact: Hours driven in Ireland drop nearly 41%...

Many fleets have seen a decrease in miles driven recently as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic—but some are already recovering.

Immobilisation solutions to protect your fleet vehicles from...

GPS vehicle tracking devices can help protect you from vehicle theft and increase vehicle recovery. Learn more about immobilisation...

Bad driving is bad for business

Discover how bad driving habits can impact your business with tips from Verizon Connect. It's important that your drivers...

Connected cars: technologies & benefits...

What is connected vehicle technology? How does it work? What benefits can it bring to an operational fleet? Find out here...

What is fleet management?

Discover what fleet management is, how it works and the benefits it can bring. Find out all there is to know with Verizon...

The benefits of a fleet management solution...

Fleet management software can help businesses to increase efficiency, reduce costs, improve safety and more. Read about...

3 fuel saving tips for your business

Fleet management and fuel costs go hand in hand. However, that doesn’t mean that businesses need to accept huge fuel bills...

3 ways vehicle tracking can help to improve customer service

Tracking the location of your fleet with a vehicle tracking system can help you achieve your goals. Learn three ways...

Benefits of Commercial GPS Technology

Read the many critical benefits of commercial gps technology for businesses. Commercial Truck Drivers and Businesses...

How Productive Is Your Fleet?

Learn the simple tips and tricks to ensure you're fleet is being as productive as it can be.

Introducing Verizon Connect Integrated Video

With Verizon Connect Integrated Video, fleet managers can realise all of the benefits of an advanced dashcam solution...

Are You Getting The Most From Your GPS Solution

Find out if you're currently seeing all the potential benefits of your GPS fleet management solution

Make Payroll Pain-Free With Fleet Tracking

Manual process naturally opens the door to inaccuracies, by automating payroll with the help of a GPS system, businesses...

Big, Beautiful Data

How does being in the know help your business achieve more? Learn how big data can improve your business by knowing the...

Do you know where your drivers are now?

Worried about where your vehicles are? Do you know when your employees really clock off? Take control and sleep easy...

Buy Cheap, Buy Twice

Choosing anything that costs money should take careful thought & consideration. A telematics system is no different...

9 ways to bring down fuel costs

Fuel is never going to be cheap and buying less will always improve your bottom line. Make sure you're following these...

4 resolutions for a successful 2020

New Year’s resolutions may usually be associated with weight loss or exercise regimes but it’s not just individuals who...

5 simple ways to measure success... and how GPS fleet tracking...

Just as you have a plan for success, so too should you have a plan for how to measure it. And whether you’re assessing...

5 simple ways to reduce fuel costs...

Fuel is often the biggest operating expense for most fleets. And with prices at the pump fluctuating, it’s not always...

4 ways small fleets can benefit from GPS tracking

Many small fleets view GPS fleet management systems as excessive – something reserved for larger national or even international...

Winter is coming: is your fleet ready?

Roads can be challenging all year round but the winter in particular can present additional hazards. Unpredictable weather...

How to overcome grey fleet management challenges

Organisations that hire grey fleet drivers may encounter challenges with establishing company-wide policies surrounding...

Why Verizon Connect?

An increasing number of businesses are now using GPS solutions to track, monitor and manage their mobile operation...

Discover data-driven distribution...

Modern distribution companies face a wide range of challenges. Along with the many complexities involved in running a...

Get your business ready for the future with telematics

The modern fleet is more connected than ever. As the digital revolution continues, this level of connectivity is only...

Less paperwork = higher profits?

As the world’s businesses strive to get ever closer to the utopian vision of a paperless office, there’s an old business...

Why work hard when you can work smart?

When you’re running a busy fleet, it often feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day. With so many important tasks...

Plumbing and Heating: How to handle a busy winter period

Frozen pipes, emergency call-outs and unsociable hours often conspire to make the winter period particularly busy for...

Get your assets under control

Businesses often find themselves caught in a never-ending cycle of playing catch up and putting out fires, never having...

2019: Set your goals

For many of us, the new year means new goals. Whether it is a personal resolution to lose weight or learn a language...

What is Telematics?

A combination of the words telecommunications and informatics, it was the joining of these two sciences that resulted...

Real world examples of digital transformation

Digital transformation is a buzz term that has been doing the rounds for a few years now. At its core, it is about harnessing...

How drivers benefit from GPS tracking

The business benefits of GPS tracking are a major reason behind its growing popularity. With numerous case studies highlighting...

Tackling time management

Earlier this year, Verizon Connect set out to build a picture of how Ireland’s business owners and decision makers spend...

Listen to your data...

One of the major challenges of fleet management is effectively harnessing the huge amount of data produced on a daily...

Out of hours: to track or not to track?

How can you allow your drivers to use a company vehicle in their own time and only track during the working day?

Why tracking your assets is as important as tracking your...

If your company has physical high-value assets, such as cranes, tractors or excavators, then keeping track of them is...

Four lesser known benefits of vehicle tracking

When it comes to summarising the many reasons to implement GPS tracking, it’s only natural that some benefits take precedence...

Three tips for a safer fleet

A safe working environment is of huge importance to every business. For those that rely on fleets, with drivers on the...

Stay in the know wherever you go

Are you aware of what’s happening with your fleet when you aren't in the office? You’re not alone if you don’t.

How to improve poor driving habits...

Do you run a fleet of vehicles and often rely on feedback from the public regarding your drivers and their behaviour on...

Are you paying for hours not worked?

Picture this: Your employees are paid to work 7:30 am- 16:00 pm. Dave, however, is starting at 8:00 am and finishing at...

Calling all drivers – here’s what GPS tracking really means...

Plenty is written, quite rightly, about the enormous potential of GPS fleet tracking to help businesses work smarter and...