Digicore Vehicle Tracking announce the results of their 2008 vehicle tracking survey

More than one in four UK fleets is using tracking within their vehicle operations according to new research from fleet solutions provider DigiCore (www.digicore.co.uk). The results from the Vehicle Tracking Survey 2008 – conducted amongst 150 fleet decision makers and influencers – also claim three quarters of companies using a tracking system are achieving value from the technology.

The research found that uptake was greatest amongst commercial vehicle fleets (30 per cent) and fleet operators with more than 100 vehicles (31 per cent). Furthermore, penetration was particularly high in the utilities (86 per cent), logistics and road transport (40 per cent), and service management (38 per cent) sectors.

Fleet operators achieving payback from their investment in vehicle tracking are achieving a range of benefits including increased productivity (54 per cent), reduced costs (44 per cent), and fleet performance (46 per cent). In terms of reduced costs, fleet operators are now achieving on average a 12 per cent saving on their fuel bill and lowering overtime claims by 13 per cent.

In fact, 85 per cent of vehicle tracking users said they were satisfied with their current solutions provider. In many cases, a strong relationship was critical to receiving an effective vehicle tracking solution, and service levels, supplier responsiveness, and back-office support were actually highlighted more often than competitive pricing and product functionality.

Commenting on the findings, Tom O’Connor, Managing Director of DigiCore Ltd said: “The results of the Vehicle Tracking Survey 2008, suggest that an increasing number of fleet operators are utilising tracking technology to better manage and control their vehicle operations. However, there is still much work to be done by solutions providers to enhance the image industry and develop systems that best meet the needs of the fleet sector.”

A full copy of the results can be downloaded at www.digicore.co.uk.

About Digicore

Digicore (www.digicore.co.uk) works in partnership with its customers to develop solutions that deliver measurable business and operational benefits by providing total visibility and control of mobile assets and mobile work forces. They are one of the leading vehicle tracking specialists in the UK.

For further information, please contact:

Tom O’Connor

Digicore

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