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DVS Map: Check If Your HGV Route Enters the London DVS Zone

By James Pearson • March 18, 2026

Not sure if your HGV route falls inside the DVS zone? Here’s a quick guide to where the rules apply.

What vehicles need the Direct Vision Standard and HGV Safety Permit?

By James Pearson • March 13, 2026

All heavy goods vehicles over 12 tonnes gross vehicle weight (GVW) entering or operating in Greater London (all 32 London

Delivery HGV idling outside a high street shop in the UK, with visible exhaust fumes forming a large cloud to illustrate fuel waste and emissions while stationary.

Fleet Vehicle Idling: The Silent Cost Driver in Commercial Vehicles

By James Pearson • February 27, 2026

Fuel costs can account for up to 40% of your fleet’s total cost of ownership, yet one of the biggest

Large HGV turning left on a residential UK street while a cyclist travels alongside on the near side, illustrating the risk of left-turn collisions caused by vehicle blind spots.

Why Left Turn Collisions Are Dangerous and How Blind Spot Cameras Reduce the Risk

By James Pearson • January 23, 2026

Left turn collisions involving HGVs are among the most devastating incidents on UK roads, with cyclists and pedestrians bearing the

Fleet Operators

How Video Quality Affects Fleet Dash Cam ROI

By James Pearson • December 23, 2025

Investing in fleet dash cams is the right thing to do for fleet operators, but the returns depend heavily on

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Fleet Operators

How Real-Time Vehicle Camera Alerts Save Time, Reduce Risk, and Improve Fleet Safety

By James Pearson • December 19, 2025

By the time a near-miss makes it into your weekly report, the moment to act has already passed. Real-time camera

Fleet dash cam with GPS installed in vehicle for video, telematics, and tracking solution by Nationwide Fleet Installations.

Installation

Fleet Dash Cams with GPS

By James Pearson • November 3, 2025

Blog Excerpt: A dash cam alone tells you what happened. A dash cam with GPS tells you what happened, where,

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News

Wishing Ian a Happy Retirement

By admin • September 23, 2025

After more than a decade of dedicated service, we’re saying a fond farewell to a valued member of the Nationwide

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Fleet Operators

Best Dash Cam Features For Fleet Vehicles – A Complete Guide For Fleet Management

By James Pearson • August 15, 2025

Blog Excerpt: It might be tempting to fit your commercial vehicles with the same dash cams you’d buy for a

Side-by-side comparison showing a fleet dash cam installed in a vehicle versus a consumer dash cam being operated by a driver.

Fleet Operators

Fleet Vs Consumer Dash Cams: The Key Differences That Impact Your Business

By Tom Clarke • August 14, 2025

It might be tempting to fit your commercial vehicles with the same dash cams you’d buy for a personal car;

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Fleet Operators

Understanding Drivers’ Hours Rules

By Tom Clarke • July 24, 2025

This post gives fleet operators a clear, practical overview of the current rules in the UK, the consequences of non-compliance,

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Fleet Operators

How Your Fleet Can Save Money with EBPMS

By James Pearson • July 8, 2025

In this post, we look at how EBPMS works, why the new DVSA expectations make now the ideal time to

Installation

Benefits Of Video Telematics

By Tom Clarke • July 7, 2025

In this post, we explore the practical benefits that fleet operators and technology providers are experiencing, from faster incident resolution

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Installation

Fleet Vehicle Safety Guide: Why Installation Matters

By James Pearson • June 16, 2025

Fleet safety isn’t just about fitting the right measures and fleet equipment; it’s about ensuring that equipment actually works when

What to Ask When Choosing a Fleet Tracking Solution For Your Business

By Tom Clarke • May 23, 2025

Choosing a fleet tracking solution is a significant investment and with so many providers competing for your attention, it’s easy

Commercial vehicle dashboard showing professionally installed charging cradles and mounts for mobile devices

Commercial Vehicle Charging Cradles & Mounts: An Overlooked Fleet Safety Addition

By Tom Clarke • May 21, 2025

When fleet managers think about in-cab technology, cameras and telematics tend to dominate the conversation. But the way your drivers’

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Truck Camera Systems: A Complete Guide

By James Pearson • April 14, 2025

This complete guide helps fleet operators and equipment providers understand the options available, the compliance requirements to be aware of,

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Fleet Operators

Benefits of Telematics

By Tom Clarke • April 10, 2025

In this post, we cut through the noise and focus on the practical, proven advantages that telematics delivers for UK

What Is Telematics & How Does It Work?

By James Pearson • March 31, 2025

Telematics is one of the most transformative technologies available to fleet operators but for many businesses, it remains a vague

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Driver-Facing Cameras: The Internal Battle

By Tom Clarke • March 28, 2025

Driver-facing cameras are one of the most effective tools for improving road safety and protecting your business, but they remain

HGV Fleet driver driving a vehicle fitted with telematics

Telematics Service Providers

Telematics Companies: Why the Right Installation Partner Makes All the Difference

By Tom Clarke • March 18, 2025

For telematics companies, the quality of your technology is only part of the story. Your customers’ experience of your product

Fleet Operators

What Do Telematics Installation Companies Do, and How Can They Support Your Fleet Operations?

By Tom Clarke • March 5, 2025

If you’re a fleet operator investing in telematics, the question of installation often seems like an afterthought – something to

Progressive Safe System Installation

By • January 6, 2025

United Anodisers, based in Huddersfield, has been a leader in technical innovations within the anodising industry for the past 50

Installation

Self Install Telematics vs Professional Installation

By James Pearson • December 20, 2024

This post gives fleet operators and technology providers an honest comparison of self-installation versus professional installation, the hidden costs of

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Reduce Costs

By • October 2, 2024

Reduce Fleet Costs with Telematics Discover how telematics helps fleet operators reduce costs. We partner with telematics and vehicle safety

Productivity

By • October 2, 2024

Fleet Productivity Helping you manage your fleet more efficiently to get the most out of your vehicles Data Is King

Fleet Compliance

By • October 2, 2024

Fleet Compliance Fleet Compliance empowers you to operate your vehicles safely, uphold required standards, and avoid fines. Our installation services

Fleet Electrification

By • October 1, 2024

Fleet Electrification Offering installation services to assist fleet managers and vehicle technology partners in the transition from Internal Combustion Engine

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Improving Driver Behaviour with Telematics

By Tom Clarke • September 11, 2024

Telematics devices offer a wide range of benefits to any fleet, such as improving driver behaviour.

Global Supplier of Critical Infrastructure Equipment

By • August 29, 2024

The Brief Our client provides crucial technology solutions to significant clients, including government departments and national rail services within the