Latest articles on Vehicle tracking 
Stolen Scania truck recovered in minutes – thanks to Quartix vehicle tracking
(21/05/2012)
Police have recovered a stolen 7-tonne Scania truck in less than an hour – helped by Quartix vehicle tracking technology. The valuable HIAB-equipped lorry, operated by Mid-Kent Electrical Engineering of Sittingbourne, was spotted on the A2 near Cobham. Aided by the tracking system, pursuing police were quickly able to intercept it and arrest the driver. Shaun Stickings, MKE operations manager, said: “This incident just goes to show the value of having such a system in place. The large HIA... [more]
Calor Gas chooses Quartix telematics
for its national delivery and service fleets
(10/05/2012)
Quartix, one of the UK’s leading vehicle tracking service providers, has equipped Calor Gas’s national delivery and service fleets with real-time telematics. A total of 520 of the £400-million company’s vehicles, including Scanias, Renaults, Dafs and large tri-axle tanker trailers – operating from centres across the country – have been installed with the award-winning Quartix telematics solution. David Brown, Calor’s fleet asset manager, explained the reasons the company has invested in Qu... [more]
Telematics insurance set to reduce fleet premiums(06/02/2012)
Pay how you drive insurance using telematics systems has begun to revolutionise insurance for young drivers. To meet demand, during 2011 a number of British telematics suppliers joined forces with insurance companies to offer services aimed at the retail sector, and, in particular, young drivers. Over coming months, I predict, the sector will grow rapidly as more insurance brands enter the market. Meanwhile, the same telematics technology is set to reduce the cost of fleet-based insurance... [more]
Quartix 12-month vehicle tracking contract –
with no set-up charges – sees strong demand
(27/06/2011)
Quartix has announced it is equipping more than 2,000 vehicles a month with its real-time tracking system. Quartix is experiencing especially strong demand for its 12-month vehicle tracking contract from owners of HGV and light-commercial fleets. “We believe we are continuing to outperform all our competitors in the UK, which means we remain in a class of our own,” said Andy Kirk, sales and marketing director. With prices starting at just £19.50 per month, including installation and setup,... [more]
Quartix celebrates tenth anniversary
(10/03/2011)
Quartix has celebrated its tenth anniversary. With vehicle tracking-system sales approaching 2,000 units a month, the Newtown and Cambridge company believes it has become the UK’s top telematics provider. Andy Kirk, sales and marketing director, said: “It’s marvellous to be able to celebrate our tenth anniversary in this way. We are installing almost two thousand units a month, and we know of no other UK telematics provider that is coming anywhere close to this.” Today, Quartix has more th... [more]
Quartix introduces 12-month tracking contract with no installation or set-up fees
(13/10/2010)
Following the launch of its pay-as-you-go tracking solution in 2009, Quartix has introduced a 12-month direct rental contract with no installation or set-up fees. Priced at just £19.50 per month, the service is more cost-effective than other leading products, despite the minimal contract commitment. Andy Walters, Quartix managing director, said: “Customers simply do not want to sign a five-year deal any more, and if a telematics supplier genuinely has confidence in the service and reliabilit... [more]
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