The Financial Intermediaries Association of Southern Africa reports an annual increase in vehicle crime in October and November, driven by criminal masterminds exploiting businesses stockpiling products and increasing delivery volume during major shopping events. Making vehicle hijacking a priority crime in South Africa due to its severe physical, emotional, financial, and social consequences. This then […]
In the fast-evolving era of Big Data, telematics solutions have become imperative for businesses undergoing a digital transformation that spans a quarter-century. To thrive in this landscape, organizations must harness the power of real-time knowledge, and Geotab Africa’s telematics systems offer the key to unlocking a myriad of insights into vehicle performance and driving […]
Since the increase in fuel prices in October, fleet owners in South Africa have been hit the hardest. Petrol prices have increased by R1.08 for 93 Unleaded and R1.14 for 95 Unleaded per liter. While diesel prices spiked to R1.93 and R1.96 per liter. The fuel price increases, further compounded by load-shedding imposed by the […]
Driver and Fleet Safety, Geotab Fleet Management Solutions
The Cost of Ignorance. Fleet Management Blind Spots
In fleet management, ignorance is not bliss; consequently, ignoring approaching fleeting challenges costs more than stated fleet spending. The cost of ignoring is the money lost when a fleet operator fails to implement significant business strategies that would increase operational efficiency. The Cost of Ignorance (COI) can be defined as the additional operating costs incurred […]
Geotab Africa recently had a tête-à-tête with Sand and Bricks Merchants’ Transport Manager, Mmabatho Diale, to find out how the roll out of Geotab Africa’s products and services for their fleet has enhanced their operations. Geotab Africa understands that businesses need fleet management solutions that are aimed at optimizing the fleet and keeping track […]
Uber has introduced a new fleet of electric bikes in Kenya, one of the continent’s leaders in fleet electrification. This comes after the nation pledged to convert all of its transportation to electric by the year 2040. With increased lobbying for the switch from internal combustion engines to electric automobiles across the globe. Kenya […]
A sit down with Sumitomo Rubber South Africa’s General Manager of Procurement Client reviews and check-ups are paramount for Geotab Africa. We prioritize checking in on our clients to determine how our telematics solutions are better enhancing their operations. We recently sat down with Sumitomo Rubber South Africa’s General Manager of Procurement, Ivan David […]
On Monday, 7 August, Geotab Africa, representing Geotab Inc, joined the 4x4Electric expeditors, Renske Cox, and Maarten van Pel at De Hoek Plaza in the Vaal as they drove into Gauteng. The drive was made up of electric vehicles, with the Geotab Africa team driving in their very own electric BMW iX3 from Drive Electric. […]
Geotab Inc is one of the powered Eurafrica drive sponsors that saw a Dutch couple, Maarten van Pel and Renske Cox, emerge from Amsterdam, Netherlands to South Africa in an electric Skoda Enyaq iv80 SUV. Cox and van Pel began their expedition on 4 November 2022 and arrived in Cape Town, South Africa on 08 […]
Distracted driving is a crisis in the Trucking Industry, for a variety of reasons. Truck parking shortage is one of the biggest challenges for driving on busy roads. If you think an average vehicle is difficult to park and fit in tight parking spots, imagine how difficult it is when a driver must park a […]