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What is fleet maintenance? Simply put, fleet maintenance refers to ensuring that your vehicles are correctly maintained. This can include a variety of types of maintenance, such as managing breakdowns and repairs as and when they happen, to incorporating recommended maintenance on an ongoing basis. In a nutshell, effective fleet maintenance ensures less downtime and…

At Maxoptra, we talk a lot about our industry-leading technology. And, who can blame us? However, another reason our customers love us so much is because of our team. In fact, in recent customer surveys our teams have scored on average 9.5/10 throughout Sales, Implementation, and Support. To celebrate the people behind MaxOptra, we are…

At MaxOptra, part of our brand ethos is to provide customers with choice, which is why we integrate with all major CRMs and devices.  With this in mind, we have now launched our integration with Samsara, an advanced tracking solution that increases driver safety, efficiency, and sustainability. When integrated, Samsara provides MaxOptra with in-vehicle telemetry…

For many businesses 2022 was a year of setting solid foundations and focusing on growth, after a lengthy period of uncertainty and the need for agile strategy. MaxOptra is no exception. And we’re incredibly proud to say that 2022 was a year of successes, for our business, our customers, and employee growth. Despite a challenging…

The festive season is well and truly underway. And of course, the retail industry continues to keep us on our toes; from changing shopping habits, to order overwhelm, and disrupted supply chains. It’s easy for the December panic to set in. So to help businesses that rely on delivery and logistics, we’ve put together this…

Preparing for the Golden Quarter is a daunting prospect for any retailer, and can quickly become the nightmare before Christmas. But with many consumers opting to shop from the comfort of their own home, as opposed to battling the high street crowds, Christmas logistics has become one of the most important elements for any retailer…

We speak to Logistics Managers day in, day out. So we know they don’t have it easy. The role requires the ability to multitask; handling a wide variety of responsibilities from route planning to cost management and recruitment to industry research. And with consumer demands continuing to increase, Logistics Managers need to stay ahead of…

Why you should conduct daily walkaround checks Did you know that it’s estimated that 85% of roadworthy infringements could be avoided if drivers performed walkaround checks before their journey? Simple faults like loose wheel nuts can also cost you fixed penalties. The good news is that drivers don’t need to have in-depth mechanical knowledge or…

The MaxOptra Driver App is one of the most popular pieces of functionality within the MaxOptra system. And we have to admit, one of our favorites. Perfect for businesses who want to run a paperless operation without compromising on functionality, our innovative Driver App offers you the benefits of real-time job notification, tracking, live reporting…

Get your credit cards ready, because Amazon Prime Day is here once again.  The perfect shopping experience to snap up that kitchen gadget you’ve been waiting to go on sale, bag some bargains for birthday and even Christmas presents, or simply splash the cash on impulse buys you never knew you needed. Amazon Prime Day…

Fuel prices within the UK has risen to a new record, with the average cost of petrol rising to 189.33 pence a litre, pushing the cost of filling the average 55-litre family car above £104 ($127.40), according to the RAC motoring organisation.  Additionally, Diesel climbed to 197.11 pence a litre, another new high. Experts are…

At Maxoptra, we talk a lot about our industry-leading technology. And, who can blame us? However, another reason our customers love us so much is because of our team. In fact, in recent customer surveys our teams have scored on average 9.5/10 throughout Sales, Implementation, and Support. To celebrate the people behind MaxOptra, we will…