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News and Advice
News and Advice

Fuel News & Fleet Management Insights

At Fuel Card Services, we recognise how important it is for fleet operators and commercial drivers to stay in the loop with the latest developments and updates in the industry.

That’s why this blog comprises informative guides, blog articles, and case studies to help shine a light on topics such as fuel cards, fleet management, and UK driving laws.

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Understanding Telematics Device Components

Written by: Marion Hanson, Last updated:24th January 2025

Telematics is a field that blends telecommunications, vehicular technologies, and GPS systems to provide comprehensive data collection and communication for various applications, particularly in telematics fleet management. What are telematics?...

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Guide To Black Box Testing For Fleets

Written by: Marion Hanson, Last updated:17th January 2025

Testing a black box is crucial to ensure its functionality, accuracy, and reliability. This guide will take you through a detailed step-by-step process, covering various aspects of testing, from initial...

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Telematics System Challenges & How To Overcome Them

Written by: Marion Hanson, Last updated:10th January 2025

Telematics systems merge GPS, onboard diagnostics, and wireless communication to derive considerable benefits for fleet management and asset tracking. But like most technology, these systems have their own set of...

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How Does Our Telematics System Service Work?

Written by: Marion Hanson, Last updated:13th December 2024

In today’s fast-paced business environment, managing a fleet of vehicles efficiently is essential for reducing costs, improving safety, and enhancing overall productivity. Our Tele-Gence Telematics service offers a comprehensive solution...

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Sustainable Transport With Telematics

Written by: Marion Hanson, Last updated:8th November 2024

In today’s business landscape, the significance of sustainability has evolved from a mere trend to a fundamental component of strategic planning, especially for companies managing fleets of any scale. As...

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What Is Black Box Insurance For Fleet Vehicles?

Written by: Marion Hanson, Last updated:25th October 2024

Black box insurance, a type of telematics insurance, is an innovative type of fleet insurance that uses a small device installed in each vehicle to monitor and record key driving...

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UK Fleets Lose £1,900 per Year to Crime: New Survey Reveals Underinvestment in Security

Written by: Marion Hanson, Last updated:6th September 2024

New research from Fuel Card Services takes a look under the bonnet at exactly how UK fleets have been impacted by crime over 12 months, revealing interesting insights into the...

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Car ID Software For Fleet Drivers

Written by: Simon Pavey, Last updated:18th December 2024

Fleet management solutions come in all shapes and sizes but one of the most fundamental elements of a functioning fleet management suite is the ability to identify drivers. For schedule...

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Tachographs: Rules, Regulations and Applications

Written by: Simon Pavey, Last updated:10th September 2024

Tachographs are one of the oldest pieces of modern fleet technology, and have become an essential part of effective fleet management. The first tachograph dates back to 1844 and was...

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