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FBP takes the mystery from telematics
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CM EXCLUSIVE FREIGHT BEST PRACTICE says there is no doubt that the right telematics product can save road transport operators money; it has published its telematics guide to demystify this technology.
It covers vehicle and driver data, paperless proof of delivery, vehicle tracking, sat-nay, traffic information systems and safety and security devices.
The guide explains what telematics is; the different types of products on the market; who they are useful to; and how to select the right one for your business. It also includes seven case studies of road transport firms that have implemented telematics systems.
Spokesman Peter Bingham says: We wanted to show what's available, what savings can be made and, most importantly, the payback period for those savings."
Bingham says the publication is part of an updating of the free Freight Best Practice catalogue; it will be followed shortly by a more technical guide to aerodynamics.
"There are still misperceptions about our programme," he adds. "People think you can't get something for nothing, but we're completely independent, DfTsponsored and are not trying to sell anything."
Teletnittics For Efficient Road Freight Operations is available from wwwireightbestpractice.org. uk or call 0845 877 0877.