Mapon Blog

Here we write about our latest updates and share our knowledge by publishing insightful articles on how to use fleet management telematics solutions to take your business to a new level!

Bulk Tainer Case Study: Easier Workflow for Fleet Managers with Mapon Solutions

Bulk Tainer Case Study: Easier Workflow for Fleet Managers with Mapon Solutions

Efficient fleet management is crucial in chemical transportation to ensure safe and cost-effective operations. Bulk Tainer Group has been in the field since 2009 and offers tailor-made product transportation services. It has 5 divisions: Bulk Tainer Logistics, Bulk Tainer Transport, Bulk Tainer Depot, Bulk Tainer Custom Brokers and Bulk Tainer Telematics.
A Look Back at 2023 and Into 2024

A Look Back at 2023 and Into 2024

2023 was a busy year for both Mapon and our clients – while you drove more kilometres and visited more countries than ever before, our main focus was on making the internal mechanisms run smoother. We worked on optimising solutions, increasing the efficiency of our teams and discovering areas for improvement. 
Holkan: “With Mapon we expect to achieve great results!”

Holkan: “With Mapon we expect to achieve great results!”

At the end of spring 2023 we reached a milestone – 200,000 devices connected to the Mapon platform! Such an achievement has been made possible thanks to our clients and partners. Therefore, we invited Oscar de la Cruz, CEO of Holkan, our white label partner in Mexico, to an interview as they were the ones who connected the 200,000th device. 

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What you need to know about the version 2 of the smart tachograph

What you need to know about the version 2 of the smart tachograph

August 2023 marks the first deadline for implementing second generation (or version 2) smart tachographs. As of now, all newly registered vehicles weighing over 3.5t must be equipped with a G2v2 smart tachograph.  In this article, we’ve gathered everything you need to know about the upcoming changes – why are they necessary, what new possibilities will they bring and what does that mean for your business!
Fuel Management Systems: A Cost-Effective Solution to Fuel Savings and Theft Prevention

Fuel Management Systems: A Cost-Effective Solution to Fuel Savings and Theft Prevention

Fuel is by far the most costly part of fleet management, especially in transport and logistics. The average truck travels about 10 000 kilometres per month and consumes about 30 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres. This means that even a small change of 1 litre per 100 kilometres would result in fuel savings of 100 litres or more on the company’s balance sheet.
Everything you need to know about BLE asset tracking

Everything you need to know about BLE asset tracking

Since the creation of low energy Bluetooth (BLE), the tech industry has become increasingly creative in terms of BLE asset tracking applications. From tracking small assets such as keys, luggage, power tools and lawn mowers, to improved retail experiences, home automation systems, tracking pets and quality indoor navigation for businesses. BLE asset tracking is a wireless solution that combines location accuracy, effective battery usage and overall cost-effectiveness. Bluetooth low energy trackers are typically used for short-range data transmission and are ideal for positioning and asset tracking. In this article we’ll head into the most essential considerations, giving you a better idea about BLE location tracking technology and its place in your business!
E-bike GPS tracking solutions for Latvijas Pasts

E-bike GPS tracking solutions for Latvijas Pasts

E-bike GPS tracking for Latvijas Pasts comes at a time when electrification is among the most notable technology trends. Many industries have been influenced by it, but the transportation sector is especially noteworthy. The European Union currently supports no less than 581 transport electrification projects, which is one of multiple indicators that electricity as a power source in the transportation industry is here to stay. 
RMC-Transports: Tachograph solutions have made work time planning 10 times easier

RMC-Transports: Tachograph solutions have made work time planning 10 times easier

Nowadays it’s hard to imagine the transport and logistics industry without telematics solutions. In Europe alone, there are more than a million companies offering transport services, creating fierce competition for customers in search of the highest possible quality at the best possible price. This, among other things, is what fleet management systems help to ensure.
A day without meetings – Mapon experience

A day without meetings – Mapon experience

It is hard to imagine office work without meetings. They have even become a part of popular culture through series such as The Office, in which the character Michael Scott often gathers all employees to hold spontaneous, long and usually purposeless meetings. Every joke has some truth to it, as organisations, including businesses, spend up to 15% of the collective work time in meetings. They can be spread across the week and different times of the workday.