by Paul Stewart | Sep 1, 2026
The Short Answer Before adding new safety technology to an existing commercial vehicle, fleet operators should consider the vehicle itself, the equipment already fitted, the purpose of the new system and how the different components will work together. Important...
by Paul Stewart | Sep 1, 2026
The Short Answer A product warranty and operational support both matter when purchasing vehicle safety technology, but they are not the same thing. A warranty sets out what the supplier or manufacturer will cover if equipment develops a qualifying fault during a...
by Paul Stewart | Sep 1, 2026
The Short Answer Fleet operators should measure the success of a vehicle safety system against the problem it was introduced to address. That could mean improving visibility, reducing collisions or near misses, providing more useful incident evidence, improving driver...
by Paul Stewart | Aug 28, 2026
The Short Answer In many cases, yes. A trial allows fleet operators to assess vehicle safety technology on a limited number of vehicles before committing to a wider rollout. It can help establish whether the system addresses the intended safety or operational...
by Paul Stewart | Aug 28, 2026
The Short Answer Fleet operators should compare vehicle safety systems against the requirement they need to meet rather than simply comparing individual product specifications. The right comparison will depend on the purpose of the system, but may include camera...