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Even the best fleets can’t stop what they can’t see. For years, phones have been the blind spot in driver safety — until now. Discover how SaverOne technology enables fleet manager to catch up. 👉 Read the full story in Linehaul News: “𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙍𝙞𝙨𝙠: 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙐𝙥 𝙩𝙤 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝘿𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜.” https://lnkd.in/dhnXRsuZ #DistractedDriving Ori Gilboa Yossi Cohen

Why Vehicle Tracking Isn't Just an Option – It's a Necessity In today’s fast-paced environment, vehicle tracking is no longer a luxury—it's essential. It’s not about “spying” on drivers. It’s about: ✅ Protecting your team – Knowing where your vehicles are helps you respond quickly in emergencies. ✅ Protecting your reputation – Customers expect accurate ETAs and reliable service. ✅ Protecting your business – From fuel efficiency to route optimisation and safeguarding against theft, cost-effective operations. As business owners, you can’t manage what you can’t measure. vehicle tracking gives you the data you need to make informed decisions, improve service, and ensure driver safety. Sometimes there’s resistance—understandably so—but transparency and communication go a long way. When everyone understands the why, it becomes easier to get behind the what. Let’s embrace the tools that move us forward. Let's me know your thoughts and, if this is something you want to discuss further, I have a dedicated team who will support you. #FleetManagement #VehicleTracking #BusinessEfficiency #DriverSafety #Logistics #TransportIndustry #Leadership #Motia #Telematics #Cameras

New data from OOONO highlights a critical concern for UK drivers: distractions on the road are more prevalent—and dangerous—than many realise. 🚗💡 Did you know that 35% of drivers check their phones while driving, and nearly a quarter do so multiple times? With many navigating unfamiliar routes, the risks multiply. Key takeaways: - Distractions from phones and infotainment systems nearly cause accidents for some drivers. - Speeding fines are impacting drivers' finances, with 30% affected. - Innovative safety tech like OOONO’s CO-DRIVER can discreetly alert drivers to hazards, supporting safer journeys. This resonated with me personally—staying focused is essential, especially in unfamiliar territory. Tools that subtly aid concentration are vital for road safety. What strategies or technologies have you found effective in minimising distractions while driving? Share your thoughts! Learn more about how distraction risks can cost drivers and what solutions are available here: https://lnkd.in/eHwCt-AS #RoadSafety #DrivingTips #UKRoads #DriverSafety #InnovationInMotoring #motoringuk :

Emissions often hide in plain sight - in idling, inefficient routing, and inconsistent driver behaviour. But with the right data, they can’t hide for long. #Telematics insights reveal exactly where waste occurs, helping fleets take practical steps to: 📊 Identify idling hotspots 🚦 Optimise delivery routes 🧭 Improve driver performance Every #data point is an opportunity to reduce #emissions without compromising productivity. At LEVL Telematics, we help last-mile fleets turn raw data into measurable carbon savings.

I sat in a new car last week and realized something strange I wasn’t waiting for the engine to start. I was waiting for the software to load. The dashboard blinked. Apps synced. A progress bar slid across the screen. It didn’t roar to life… it logged in. That was the moment I understood how much the car business has changed. When I first started in this industry, a car was a machine. You bought it, owned it, maintained it. Now, it’s becoming a platform. Manufacturers call them “software-defined vehicles.” It means updates can roll out overnight, features can appear or disappear with a download, and performance is tuned digitally, not mechanically. For automakers, that’s progress. For customers, it’s power and possibility. But it’s also a shift no one’s really talking about. Because the value of a car used to live under the hood. Now it lives behind a login. One technician told me recently, “Half our job now is software authorization. We spend as much time waiting for code as we do fixing cars.” That line stuck with me. We’re watching the same evolution happen in real time that every industry faces when technology moves faster than trust. Convenience climbs. Control slips. Don’t get me wrong this is innovation at its best. Cars are safer, smarter, and more capable than ever. But progress always carries a tradeoff. The question isn’t whether technology will take over the driving experience. It’s whether we’ll remember what ownership actually means once it does. Check the link below for more on this.

The cost of distraction is rising. 📈🚨 David Press, Director of Sales at EnVue Telematics, shared this eye-opening stat during our webinar with LifeSaver Mobile: 👉 “Every year, there are 1.6M crashes on U.S. roads caused by distracted driving. For fleets, the impact goes beyond safety- it’s a massive financial risk. The average cost of a single accident has jumped from $75,000 last year to $200,000 this year.” Protect your drivers. Protect your bottom line. The time to act is now. 🚛💡 #FleetSafety #DistractedDriving #Telematics #DriverSafety #EnVueTelematics

Emissions often hide in plain sight - in idling, inefficient routing, and inconsistent driver behaviour. But with the right data, they can’t hide for long. #Telematics insights reveal exactly where waste occurs, helping fleets take practical steps to: 📊 Identify idling hotspots 🚦 Optimise delivery routes 🧭 Improve driver performance Every #data point is an opportunity to reduce #emissions without compromising productivity. At LEVL, we help last-mile fleets turn raw data into measurable carbon savings.

🍂 Every October, the industry talks about Fall Car Care Month. 🍁 For consumers, it’s about safety tips. For enterprises, it’s about something bigger: handling the seasonal surge without bottlenecks. When hundreds (or thousands) of vehicles need checks at once, paper logs and manual tools can’t keep up, especially when every minute counts. Digital inspections let enterprises: ✅ Scale across sites ✅ Keep compliance airtight ✅ Save time with instant vehicle ID ✅ Turn seasonal chaos into consistent uptime Seasonal peaks come and go, but reliable, time-saving inspections should be standard every day. ➡️ Read how leading fleets are making the switch: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4gwhXSL #FleetManagement #DigitalInspections #SmartDataCapture #AutomotiveTech #FallCarCareMonth

Your car’s been lying to you - and it’s perfectly legal! Here’s a motoring truth most people never realise: almost every modern car’s speedometer deliberately overreads. That means when your dashboard says 70mph, you might only be doing 63. It’s not a fault - it’s by design. Manufacturers are legally required to ensure a speedometer never under-reads, but it can over-read by up to 10%. It’s a clever layer of protection against liability and complaints. In other words, your car would rather scare you into slowing down than risk letting you break the law. It’s a small example of how regulation and design often intersect - not always in ways drivers expect. A perfect metaphor for the automotive world today: technology quietly managing our behaviour in the background, often without us even realising it. What do you think - is this smart safety engineering or subtle overreach? I’d love to hear from those working in automotive regulation, design, and human factors. #AutomotiveIndustry #Mobility #CarCulture #Engineering #AutomotiveDesign #Driving #BrownCarGuy #CarFacts #Transportation #HumanFactors

The details of adopting telematics, camera systems, and driver training programs are important and require diligence in finding the right technology partners.