Facilities management firm Vertas has partnered with fleet management specialist Trakm8 to help drive efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint of its fleet.

Vertas approached Trakm8 to install telematics fleet-wide, supporting its mission to become carbon neutral by 2030

Vertas provides a vast array of services and runs a mixed 280-vehicle fleet consisting of vans, pool cars, mini-buses and coaches.

It approached Trakm8 to install telematics systems across the fleet to support its mission to become carbon neutral by 2030. Additionally, the company was looking to track and manage the fleet, reduce vehicle downtime and help staff to take ownership of their driving by reducing fuel inefficient driver behaviours.

The two-phased roll-out will initially see Trakm8’s C330 plug-in solution be across the fleet to ensure the group can quickly enhance its fleet efficiency.

Later in the year, this system will be upgraded to Trakm8’s RH600 system; an advanced 4G integrated telematics camera that combines in-depth telematics data with an in-cab camera system, providing drivers and fleet managers alike with a fully integrated solution.

Lee Howes, head of fleet and passenger transport at Vertas, said: “Vertas is dedicated to reducing its carbon emissions, a driving force behind our decision to upgrade our use of telematics in the fleets we operate.

“Using the telematics technology Trakm8 can provide gives us assurances that we can manage our vehicle and driver efficiency to assist us in reaching our target of carbon neutral by 2030.

“Trakm8 was the obvious choice as we wanted an immediate solution that could be integrated initially as a plug-in solution, whilst then having the option to provide a more extensive service as we worked on upgrading our fleet later this year. With a fleet of such varying vehicles, it was essential that any solution could be quickly and simply integrated across the whole fleet and be equally as effective throughout.“

Joe Heidari, fleet & optimisation sales director at Trakm8, added: “We’re delighted to be working closely with Vertas and this is a great example of how our solutions can meet the needs of fleets of all shapes and sizes.

“By adding our market-leading fleet management solutions to its fleet, Vertas can not only enhance its service offering to customers, but will take a big step towards its sustainability aims.”