Trakm8 Ltd

12/01/2026

Published last week, the UK Department for Transport's new Road Safety Strategy features ambitious goals, including dramatically reducing road deaths and serious injuries by 65% by 2035.

One element we are particularly pleased to see come out of the strategy is the increased focus on leveraging enhanced safety technologies, such as ADAS, more widely to reduce incidents and collisions.

This includes:

✅ A Consultation on making up to 18 new safety technologies mandatory for certain vehicle categories

✅ Collaborating with industry to maximise the safety benefits of ADAS technologies; such as seatbelt compliance detection, driver distraction detection, and intelligent speed assistance

✅ Developing clear, accurate information about ADAS functionality and limitations in partnership with industry

With these new measures on the horizon, now is a great time for fleet operators to review their adoption of safety technologies across their vehicles.

Engaging early with these changes can help keep drivers and the public safer, reduce collision costs and get ahead of the curve with evolving regulations.

📍 Read the full UK Government Road Safety Strategy here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/road-safety-strategy

08/01/2026

⚠️ With Storm Goretti set to bring strong winds and heavy snow over the next few days, the Met Office has issued amber and yellow weather warnings across the UK.

These adverse driving conditions obviously increase risk and place even greater importance on thoroughly carrying out pre-journey planning, vehicle checks, maintenance, and adhering to safe driving practices, to ensure road safety.

A particularly important point for EV fleets operating in these conditions is that batteries will drain faster, charge more slowly, and range can be significantly reduced - so planning needs to take this into account.

Live vehicle diagnostics solutions like Trakm8 hashtag help keep drivers safe and avoid vehicle downtime during tough weather by:

🩺 Monitoring vehicle health in real-time
🚨 Flagging DTCs with automated alerts
🔋 Tracking ICE fuel levels & EV battery life

This enables fleet operators to take action to remedy faults and maintenance issues before they impact driver safety.

Stay safe out there everyone.

05/01/2026

As we start 2026, the Trakm8 team would like to wish a hearty Happy New Year to all of our followers and customers!

Whether you are trying to drive efficiency in your last mile delivery operations, improve driver safety, or reduce emissions and fuel costs in your logistics fleet this year - we are here to help on that journey.

Here's to a safe, productive and prosperous year ahead. 🚚

15/12/2025

Interesting article from one of our team in the new edition of Fleet News IQ, highlighting how AI-driven fleet optimisation is boosting operational efficiency and reducing costs.

If you are planning how to take your fleet performance to the next level in the new year it's definitely worth reading - link below.

📍 Fleet News IQ: How AI Fleet Optimisation is Unlocking Enhanced Productivity: https://eedition.fleetnews.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pnum=60&edid=fbbf427d-1ceb-4e1d-a489-401e6089d575&isshared=true

11/12/2025

🤝 We are delighted to share that Trakm8 has been named a Fleet News Fleet Recommended Supplier 2026 for Telematics!

This recognition is especially meaningful as it is based on the votes of fleet professionals across the UK, recognising suppliers they trust most for outstanding service, reliability and partnership.

We’re incredibly proud to be so trusted by our customers and look forward to partnering with them in 2026 to continue to enhance safety, boost productivity, and drive greater efficiency in their fleet operations.

A huge thank you to everyone who voted for Trakm8!

09/12/2025

🌲 As we move through the festive season, we would like to inform you in advance of Trakm8's customer support hours over Christmas and New Year 2025.

Please find this year’s support hours schedule below:

08/12/2025

Nearly 65% of fleet operators highlighted electrification as their number one challenge right now, according to data from Fleet News Fleet200 Strategy Network report.

Vehicle range, weight and towing limitations were all key factors referenced as barriers to faster and broader adoption of EVs. Add to this the recently announced pence-per-mile tax on electric vehicles and the picture becomes even more complex.

If you're planning or updating your fleet electrification strategy for 2026 and need guidance - take a look at Trakm8's guide below.

⚡ Free report: Driving Successful Fleet Electrification: https://get.trakm8.com/ev-report/

05/12/2025

⚠️ Do you know where the biggest opportunities to enhance efficiency in your fleet operations are?

Measuring fleet utilisation is complex and far from one size fits all. The most important metrics to move the needle and boost performance can vary from business to business.

Smart, data-driven utilisation reporting - configured for YOUR operations - helps to clearly measure the metrics that matter most and flag inefficiencies. When you tailor reports to reflect real-world operations (rather than generic benchmarks), you get real actionable fleet insights.

Tools like AI-driven route-optimisation, driver-behaviour monitoring and digital walkaround checks can all be key levers to:

✅ Reduce wasted miles
✅ Cut fuel and SMR costs
✅ Decrease vehicle downtime

Trakm8's latest expert guide shares strategies, tools and advice on how to improve utilisation in your fleet. Discover more below.

🔗 Guide: How to Improve Fleet Utilisation: https://www.trakm8.com/articles/improving-fleet-utilisation/

25/11/2025

📉📊📈 More dashboards doesn't necessarily mean greater fleet efficiency.

Fewer, actionable insights that speak to core operations KPIs are often the best route to more effective fleet management.

That's why dashboards inside Trakm8's Insight platform are completely configurable, with clear visualisations that reduce the noise and display the metrics that matter most to your operations at a glance.

Customisable alerts also inform you in real-time when key events or shifts in important performance metrics occur.

✅ Insight empowers you to turn operational insights into action faster.

18/11/2025

🔋 Could transitioning to EVs help decrease your fleet's incident rates?

Interesting analysis from AX of tens of thousands of incidents reveals that electric vehicles are less prone than ICE vehicles to a number of key incident types.

The data showed that EVs are less likely to be involved in hit in rear, roundabout, and lane change incidents - amongst others.

However, interestingly, EVs were actually more likely to be hit whilst parked than petrol and diesel vehicles.

🔗 Read the full AX UK Road Incidents report for full details:

New analysis from AX reveals the most common road incidents in the UK, highlighting unique risks for electric and hybrid vehicles. Discover how driving habits are evolving.

17/11/2025

🚚 If you're planning your fleet strategy for 2026 right now, we have a must-read article highlighting how the right fleet management solution can transform your operational costs.

Increasing efficiency and reducing costs are always key areas within any fleet strategy, and advanced vehicle telematics (such as those powered by Trakm8 RH600 dashcams and our Insight platform) can have a huge impact by:

✅ Identifying & cutting wasted fuel spend
✅ Reducing insurance premiums & costs
✅ Reducing accidents & maintenance costs

Read our full guide below to discover more...

📍 Read article: How Fleet Vehicle Tracking Can Reduce Operational Costs:https://www.trakm8.com/articles/how-vehicle-tracking-can-reduce-operational-costs

13/11/2025

🍃 Planning to decarbonise your fleet and reduce emissions in 2026?

See how Vertas Group Limited cut Scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions by 57.5% and delivered 185% ROI with Trakm8 Insight.

Vertas, one of the largest facilities management companies in Great Britain, has made significant strides in enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability through deploying our industry-leading telematics technology and Connect 330 plug-in devices across it's 313-strong fleet.

📍 Discover how - Read the Vertas Group case study: https://www.trakm8.com/case-studies/vertas/