Fleet Management and Telematics: How to Reduce Fleet Costs

Managing a fleet today means doing more with less. Less fuel, fewer delays, and no room for uncertainty. Whether you run 5 vehicles or 500, real-world performance matters more than abstract promises.

That’s why when you contract hire with Vertellus you’ll also get access to Renault Trucks Optifleet* a ready to go telematics system (compatible with both diesel and EV vehicles) designed to give you clarity where it counts. From live vehicle tracking to fuel usage insights, from tachograph downloads to real time notifications, Optifleet helps you stay ahead of issues before they cost you time or money. Available via both desktop PC and mobile device, Optifleet is accessible wherever you are.

It’s not an added layer of complexity, it’s the kind of practical visibility that supports smarter decisions.

Cut the fuel waste you can’t see

Fuel is a major fleet cost, but with the right data,you can effectively target improvement. Optifleet helps you cut waste and boost performance through:

• Driver behaviour analysis highlighting idling, fuel use, braking patterns, and trends to support training and improvement
• Customisable reporting and alerts for fuel anomalies, environmental performance (CO₂, NOx), and EV battery status—delivered automatically when you need them
• Clear benchmarking tools, with depot-level grouping, vehicle-type comparisons, and driver access to performance data to show what good looks like

Real-Time Visibility That Puts You in Control

Knowing where your vehicles are and what they’re doing keeps your operation running smoothly and efficiently. Optifleet gives you detailed, real-time insights to support faster, smarter decisions:

• Track vehicles minute by minute, including live location, speed, direction, fuel level/battery percentage, and driver identity
• Assign jobs more efficiently by selecting the best-placed vehicle for extra tasks
• Create geo-fences to track arrivals and departures at key sites
• Review journey history
• Access tyre pressure monitoring reports (with compatible onboard hardware) to help prevent breakdowns and boost safety

Stay compliant with confidence

Optifleet takes the hassle out of managing compliance, giving you real-time visibility and automation where it matters most:

• Track driver activity live, including driving and rest times, in line with EU regulation 561/2006
• Automate remote tachograph downloads, with the option to send data directly to analysis providers via API
• Host your company card online 24/7, ensuring seamless, uninterrupted data access
• Monitor and manage infringements easily, helping you stay on top of compliance and avoid penalties

Thinking about EVs? Let the data lead

Going electric is a big move. Optifleet and our EV Discovery Programme in partnership with Zenobe work together to help you get it right:

• Understand actual mileage patterns across your fleet.
• Identify which routes suit electric best, and where infrastructure is needed.
• Trial EVs with data-backed insight,through visual dashboards to tell the story of your EV journey. Not gut feel.

It’s a measured approach to a complex transition, and we’ll support you every step of the way.

Why Vertellus?

At Vertellus, we combine deep sector knowledge with a straightforward, partnership-led approach. Our team understands the everyday pressures that come with managing a commercial fleet, and we’re here to make it easier.

With Renault Trucks Optifleet built in, we don’t just hand over vehicles, we deliver the insight, support, and service that keeps them earning.

And because we’re built to support multi-site operations, you get consistent, reliable service across every location, with centralised insight and support that scales with your business.

Want to find out more? Get in touch today

*Modular subscription – customisable to your business.