The combination of smooth driving inputs and anticipating traffic conditions, essential to both driving techniques, not only reduce fuel costs and CO2 emissions but also make motorists less likely to be involved in an incident.

For the second year running, TomTom WORK will be highlighting these combined benefits through its sponsorship not only of the MPG Marathon but additionally the ‘Safe Driving Award’ which forms part of the two-day event

which promotes efficient driving.

Each of the van entries will be equipped with TomTom WORK’s LINK 300 telematics system which blend satellite navigation with vehicle tracking and also allows the event organisers to monitor driver inputs to the brakes and steering, as well as monitoring speeding. These ‘driving events’ such as harsh braking and steering are recorded and graded using a star rating system according the severity of the offence, and reports are then generated to determine the winner of the ’Safe Driving Award’.

By having the driving and resting times for drivers or co-drivers delivered live to the office, dispatchers will be able to schedule jobs more efficiently and dynamically, as well as run more reliable reports that improve business efficiencies, according to the company

Dynamic dispatch
In the dynamic environment that transport companies operate in, jobs change and frequently need to be rescheduled. However, the driving and resting time directives for both drivers and co-drivers are also key factors in determining job assignments.

Thanks to the new live display of tachograph data on the driving, resting and working time of drivers, dispatchers will have greater insight in assigning jobs based on information such as the remaining driving time of a particular driver.

Work time reporting
Transport companies can also use the tachograph data from TomTom WEBFLEET as a reliable source for reporting on working time. Previously, it could take days or even weeks to get access to tachograph information as most companies obtain the data once the vehicle returns from its assignment. Now, with the ability to read tachograph information immediately, it can be used to significantly improve important administrative tasks linked to working time.

Access to all the real-time and historical data is provided via TomTom WORK’s WEBFLEET.connect web-based service. To fully leverage the real-time tachograph data for their business needs the information can be integrated into a company’s back end systems. This opens up a wide range of possibilities for third parties to develop fully integrated and customised solutions. The working time data can feed straight into the payroll system for faster payouts of salary and the driving/ resting time logs can be offset against the legislative directives, for a real-time compliancy check.

“Tachograph data is at the heart of business administration for transport companies,” says Michael Geffroy, Vice President of Sales, TomTom WORK. “By integrating this feature into TomTom WEBFLEET, TomTom WORK is further strengthening its portfolio to meet the needs of transport companies.”

the B2B division of TomTom has unveiled a new a device designed for trucks and large vehicles.

The TomTom GO 7000 TRUCK brings the latest navigation innovations, including Map Share technology. A new Map Share functionality allows truck drivers to make corrections to their map by adding or changing access restrictions for roads based on dimension and weight.

“Map Share is imperative in our strategy to deliver the best maps for trucks,” says Thomas Schmidt, managing director of TomTom WORK. “Pre-installed restrictions mostly cover major and connecting roads, but with Map Share, the driver is able to improve the map up to the very last mile.”

With the introduction of the GO 7000 TRUCK, TomTom’s Truck Navigation technology is ready to go, with the software pre-installed.
The smartest route
When calculating the best route, the TomTom GO 7000 TRUCK takes the special needs of large vehicles into account. It delivers routes that favour major roads, avoid sharp turns and reflect the lower speeds that trucks typically travel. This means that truckers can avoid small town roads and narrow residential areas where possible. Secondly, the routing takes access route restrictions into consideration when the driver enters dimensions and weight in the personal truck profile.

Being equipped with Text-to-speech and Voice address input, the device increases driver safety by reducing the frequency with which drivers need to look at the display during the journey. Help-me menu and hands-free calling further enhance driver safety.

The device is ready for the requirements of professional drivers operating in a commercial vehicle fleet. When used in combination with LINK 300 and a subscription to WEBFLEET®, the driver can easily report on business mileage and receive destination addresses and orders on the GO 7000 TRUCK. HD Traffic™ and other LIVE Services ensure drivers receive current real-time traffic information, as well as reports about delays and suggestions on alternative route suggestions. HD Traffic coupled with TomTom IQ Routes™ ensures the best route and provides the most accurate arrival times.

With LIVE Services, drivers also get other relevant route information, including Safety Alerts – so they know what’s ahead, Local Search with Google – so they can find service stations and businesses on their route and Fuel Prices – so they can find the cheapest fuel around.