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Utilities giant boosts customer service with TomTom fleet technology

UK gas infrastructure specialist Forefront Utilities has invested in TomTom fleet management across its 164-strong vehicle fleet to improve customer service and fuel efficiency. TomTom’s Webfleet online fleet management system provides managers with full visibility of a company’s mobile workforce, with live HD Traffic information enabling them to route drivers to customers more quickly and efficiently. TomTom Link tracking units and ecoPlus fuel management and diagnostics devices provide managers with real-
January 15, 2013 Read time: 1 min
UK gas infrastructure specialist 6834 Forefront Utilities has invested in 1692 TomTom fleet management across its 164-strong vehicle fleet to improve customer service and fuel efficiency.

TomTom’s Webfleet online fleet management system provides managers with full visibility of a company’s mobile workforce, with live HD Traffic information enabling them to route drivers to customers more quickly and efficiently.

TomTom Link tracking units and ecoPlus fuel management and diagnostics devices provide managers with real-time visibility of fuel efficiency by taking live data directly from the vehicle.

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