Fleet Management
Cloud OEM for leased fleets: 5 things to know
Fleet on operational lease or LTR? Cloud OEM is the most efficient way to access telematics data. 5 contractual points to verify before signing.
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Smart tachograph G2V2: hardware, driver card and fleet data
Practical guide to the second-generation smart tachograph G2V2: hardware components, driver and company cards, DSRC and ITS data download, integration with fleet management.
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Company liability and the tachograph: what the fleet manager really risks from 1 July 2026
Public focus on tachograph fines is on the driver, but for SMEs the real risk is the company's autonomous liability. What the fleet manager risks, how the training-exempt defence works and the 4 due-diligence actions to take now.
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Cloud OEM Stellantis: how Mobilisights works
Mobilisights exposes telematics data from Fiat, Peugeot, Citroën, Opel and other Stellantis brands without aftermarket devices. How it works, timing, cost.
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Peter Principle in numbers: what the empirical research really says
The study on 53,000 salespeople, the 60% of new managers who fail, the 82% with no training: all the data confirming the Peter Principle, explained.
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Fleet TCO: how to calculate the real total cost of ownership (and use it to decide)
The 7 items of fleet Total Cost of Ownership, incidence percentages, the most common calculation errors, and how to move from absolute TCO to TCO/km as a decision KPI.
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EU Data Act for fleets: what changed on 12 September 2025
Since 12 September 2025, Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 gives fleet owners the right to access connected vehicle data and nominate a third-party recipient. What it means in practice, what your rights are, and how to start exercising them.
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Peter Principle in fleets: why the best driver becomes the worst supervisor
Promoting your top-performing driver to supervisor is almost always a mistake. The research confirms it and the signs show up in the first 90 days.
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Driving times, posting and cabotage: what changes for LCV fleets in 2026
Operational guide to the Mobility Package for vans 2.5-3.5 t: driving and rest times, IMI posting declaration, cabotage. Rules, examples, tables and penalties.
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G2V2 vs fleet telematics: what the tachograph records and what you still need from fleet management
The G2V2 is not a fleet management system: it records, it doesn't plan. Technical and functional differences between the smart tachograph and fleet telematics, with a focus on the ITS interface, shared data and common purchasing mistakes.
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Tachograph mandatory on vans from 1 July 2026: what changes for fleets
From 1 July 2026 the smart tachograph G2V2 becomes mandatory on vans 2.5-3.5 t in international transport or cabotage in the EU. Who is in scope, what to do, how to turn compliance into operational efficiency.
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Diesel at 2 euros: 7 concrete levers to cut fleet fuel use by 15%
With diesel above 2 €/litre, Italian fleets are losing margin. Seven operational levers to cut fuel consumption by 10-15% without renewing the vehicle fleet.
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How to measure the ROI of route optimization software: a practical guide
A practical guide to calculating the return on investment of route optimization software. Real benchmarks, calculation framework and 3-9 month payback.
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From reactive to predictive logistics: how data is rewriting the rules
How to shift from reactive to predictive logistics using operational data. AI, algorithmic planning and connected systems to cut costs by 15-30%.
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EU Mobility Package 2026-2028: the roadmap Italian fleets are underestimating
1 July 2026 is only the first step. The 12 regulatory deadlines over the next 24 months — G2V2, ETS2, CSRD, Euro 7, EU review — and the 3 decisions Italian fleets must make now.
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The 7 KPIs every fleet manager should track (and how to read them)
Too much data, too few decisions. Here are the 7 essential fleet management KPIs, with benchmarks and practical guidance to improve each metric.
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Digital Proof of Delivery: why paper-based POD is costing you more than you think
67% of carriers already use digital POD. Discover the hidden costs of paper-based proof of delivery and how photo, signature and automation cut disputes by 23%.
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Owner-operators and third-party haulage: managing a mixed internal + external fleet
How to integrate owner-operators and third-party hauliers into an internal fleet without losing visibility, service quality and margin: contracts, KPIs, technology.
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CSRD and corporate fleets: what changes for transport in 2026
CSRD now extends to listed SMEs from January 2026. How to collect fleet emissions data for ESG reporting and turn compliance into real efficiency.
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Driver shortage in Italy: 22,000 vacancies and how technology can help
Italy is short 22,000 professional drivers. Analysis of the shortage data and how technology helps fleets do more with fewer resources.
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Cost per kilometre: the calculation 70% of companies get wrong
Cost per km is the most used and worst calculated metric in Italian fleet management. Five common mistakes, benchmarks by mission type and how to use it for pricing and dispatching.
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From Excel to automated route planning: how much time are you losing?
Fleet managers spend 2-3 hours daily planning routes on Excel. How to switch to automated optimization without disrupting operations.
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5 fleet data points that tell you if you're ready for electric
Before buying an electric van, analyze your fleet data. Here are the 5 parameters that tell you which vehicles are worth replacing.
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Mixed diesel and electric fleet: how to manage the transition without losing control
Managing a fleet with both diesel and electric vehicles is the reality of 2026. How to monitor costs, maintenance and KPIs with a unified platform.
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How artificial intelligence is changing delivery planning
AI applied to last mile logistics: how algorithmic route optimization works, what results it delivers and how to get started without disrupting your processes.
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Telematics and electric vehicles: how fleet monitoring is changing
Telematics works differently on electric vehicles. New data to monitor, compatibility challenges and opportunities for fleet managers running mixed fleets.
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