Frotcom UK
Fleet Management
Insights & Guides
Practical advice, compliance guides and telematics know-how from the Frotcom UK team.
Helping you run a leaner, safer, more profitable fleet — one article at a time.
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Driver Management
Introducing Dashcams? Win Your Drivers' Trust FirstBeing filmed at work is personal. The 8 steps to a dashcam rollout your drivers will trust — and why openness matters more than the technology.
Compliance
New Electric Van MOT Rules — What UK Fleet Managers Need to KnowSince June 2025, electric vans between 3.5t and 4.25t must be MOT'd at HGV testing facilities. Here's what it means for your fleet and what to do now.
Fleet Maintenance
Prevent the Largest Cause of BreakdownsBattery faults are the top cause of UK business vehicle breakdowns. Frotcom monitors battery voltage as standard — so you can act before a van fails to start.
Compliance
Working Time Directive vs Driving Time RegsDo fleets need to adhere to both? Yes — and they regulate different things. Here's what every transport manager needs to know.
Compliance
Tachograph Management Made SimpleHow Frotcom's automated tachograph service supports UK fleet operators in staying compliant — without the daily headache of manual downloads.
Fleet Maintenance
Smarter Vehicle MaintenanceFull remote visibility into your vehicles' health — empowering you to act before small issues become safety risks or costly roadside breakdowns.
Security
Fleet Thieves Beware: Telematics Is WatchingReal-time tracking, geofencing, and remote immobilisation — how Frotcom is the digital bodyguard your fleet deserves.
Security
Smart Vehicle ImmobilisationTake control with Frotcom's remote immobiliser — block a stolen vehicle from anywhere, in seconds, with built-in safety logic.
Vehicle Health
Understanding DTC CodesWhat that engine management light is really telling you — and how to decode OBD-II diagnostic trouble codes to your fleet's advantage.
Fleet Efficiency
Workforce Management: Improve Your EfficiencySmart job dispatch, real-time driver communication and automated reporting — because fleet management shouldn't feel like herding cats.
Technology
The Hidden Benefits of Frotcom's Custom FirmwareWhy Frotcom doesn't support every GPS tracking device — and why that's a very good thing for your fleet's reliability and cost.
Driver Management
How Harsh Is Too Harsh? Decoding Harsh Driving Events, Like CorneringWhat do the g-force numbers actually mean? This guide explains hard and extreme thresholds for acceleration, braking and cornering — with suggested coaching wording for each.
Fleet Management
Tips & Tricks: Fleet Management GuidesPractical how-tos, downloadable guides and a detailed look at important Frotcom features — including EV migration and driving behaviour tips.
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