by Paul Stewart | Aug 28, 2026
The Short Answer Fleets can avoid false economies by judging vehicle safety technology on suitability and whole-life value rather than purchase price alone. A lower-cost system may be entirely appropriate if it meets the fleet’s requirements and can be...
by Paul Stewart | Aug 28, 2026
The Short Answer Vehicle safety system prices can vary significantly because two quotations that appear to cover the same requirement may not actually include the same equipment, specification, installation or level of support. Differences in camera and sensor...
by Paul Stewart | Aug 28, 2026
The Short Answer The price quoted for vehicle safety equipment may not represent everything a fleet will ultimately pay to install, operate and maintain it. Depending on the system and how it is supplied, additional costs can include vehicle downtime, travel to an...
by Paul Stewart | Aug 28, 2026
The Short Answer The true cost of a vehicle safety system is not simply the price of the equipment. To understand what a system is likely to cost over its lifetime, fleet operators should consider the complete cost of buying, installing, operating, maintaining and...
by Paul Stewart | Aug 21, 2026
The Short Answer Trailer communication is challenging because an articulated vehicle combines two separate vehicle sections that need to exchange information whilst remaining capable of being repeatedly connected, disconnected and interchanged. On a rigid vehicle,...