{"id":47307,"date":"2020-12-01T11:19:52","date_gmt":"2020-12-01T10:19:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/?p=47307"},"modified":"2024-06-25T09:27:11","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T08:27:11","slug":"covid-fleet-management-vehicle-tracking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/en-gb\/blog\/covid-fleet-management-vehicle-tracking\/","title":{"rendered":"What the new COVID tier system means for fleet travel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>England has recently emerged from a second, nationwide lockdown. While travel restrictions have relaxed in some areas, there are some regions that are still on very high alert for COVID risk. These tiers are subject to change, though, as the pandemic continues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this ever-evolving situation, it can be difficult to ensure that your fleet drivers are following government guidelines and staying safe while performing their duties for your company, especially if you have drivers travelling throughout the country. You must pay particular attention to the rules and monitor regions in which your business operates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\" https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/travel-restrictions-road-sign.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Currently, the government guidelines for each tier are set out as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n<section  class=\"qtx-pagebuilder-section qtx-pagebuilder-section-list \">\r\n<ul class='ticks fa-ul' style=''><li><span class='fa-li'><i class='fas fa-check-circle'><\/i><\/span><a href='https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/local-restriction-tiers-what-you-need-to-know#medium-alert' class='' title='' target='_blank'>Tier 1: Medium alert<\/a><\/li><li><span class='fa-li'><i class='fas fa-check-circle'><\/i><\/span><a href='https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/local-restriction-tiers-what-you-need-to-know#high-alert' class='' title='' target='_blank'>Tier 2: High alert<\/a><\/li><li><span class='fa-li'><i class='fas fa-check-circle'><\/i><\/span><a href='https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/local-restriction-tiers-what-you-need-to-know#very-high-alert' class='' title='' target='_blank'>Tier 3: Very high alert<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/section>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the government\u2019s advice regarding business travel?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The guidance around business travel depends entirely on which tier you or your drivers live in, with Tier 1 areas facing the least travel restrictions and Tier 3 residents being asked not to travel beyond essential journeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding travel, the rules state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tier 1 and 2: Anyone who lives in a Tier 1 or 2 area, but travels to Tier 3 areas, is asked to follow the rules for that area while they are there.\u00a0They should avoid travel to or overnight stays in Tier 3 areas, unless necessary. If travelling through a Tier 3 area as part of a longer journey, precautions such as masks and handwashing must be taken during any rest stops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tier 3: Those who live in Tier 3 areas should avoid travelling to other parts of the UK, including for overnight stays, other than where necessary. They can travel through other areas as part of a longer journey, taking precautions such as masks and handwashing if rest stops are needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These rules are in place to help avoid the spread of the virus and should be taken seriously, especially when travelling to or from a Tier 3 area. A Tier 1 or 2 area can become more heavily restricted, so everyone should take care to minimise risk wherever possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does the new tier system mean for fleets?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The impact of the tier system will be felt differently for every industry. For some businesses, travel outside their region is rare, while other companies depend entirely on travelling between various areas. &nbsp;Fleet managers and operators must:<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n<section  class=\"qtx-pagebuilder-section qtx-pagebuilder-section-list \">\r\n<ul class='ticks fa-ul' style=''><li><span class='fa-li'><i class='fas fa-check-circle'><\/i><\/span>Be aware of the tier status for their area<\/li><li><span class='fa-li'><i class='fas fa-check-circle'><\/i><\/span>Know the tier status for any area their drivers will be travelling through or travelling to<\/li><li><span class='fa-li'><i class='fas fa-check-circle'><\/i><\/span>Be prepared to enforce travel restrictions for their drivers<\/li><\/ul><\/section>\n\n\n<p>For those who continue to travel throughout the UK, LOGISTICS UK (formerly FTA) has worked with the government to keep roadside facilities open, establish exemptions for freight workers in border quarantine arrangements, and even extended MOTs and annual HGV tests. These support measures have been vital to keep the nation\u2019s supply chains operating and delivering food, medicines and supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/planning-construction-news\/vehicle-tracking-fleet-activity\/81960\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Quartix\u2019s research into fleet activity levels during the pandemic.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\" https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Geofencing-GIF-New-Look.gif\" alt=\"Vehicle tracking geofencing feature\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can vehicle tracking help to manage COVID restrictions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most vehicle tracking systems have a fantastic tool for establishing and maintaining travel boundaries. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/en-gb\/vehicle-tracking\/alerts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Geofencing<\/a> zones can easily be created for different areas and you can get real-time alerts via email or text message when your vehicles enter or leave these zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may wish to set up the following geofences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you want to stop your drivers entering a Tier 3 area for insurance purposes, set up a geofence around that area and mark it as prohibited for all hours of the day. You will receive an alert if a vehicle should enter that area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you live in a Tier 3 area and don\u2019t expect your vehicles to be travelling outside your area at all, create a geofence for your region and set the rules so that your vehicles must stay within the boundaries. You will receive an alert if any vehicle leaves the area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Different rules and geofences can be applied to different vehicle groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Quartix geofences are easy to create with our drawing tool\u2014you can even use colours for different areas, such as red for Tier 3 and green for Tier 1, to denote their status. There is no limit to how many geofences you can create, so if the status of an area changes, you can adjust your geofences accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vehicle tracking can also help you reduce your overall travel by helping you better <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/en-gb\/vehicle-tracking\/live-tracking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">plan your drivers\u2019 routes and schedule<\/a>s. Tools such as route maps show you where your drivers are travelling and can help you eliminate any overlap. For instance, if you have two drivers going to a Tier 3 area, perhaps you can limit exposure and only send one vehicle through the area. Using the Quartix system, you can also use the proximity features on the live tracking application to show you the nearest driver to a job, thus reducing excess travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can my drivers travel in a COVID-safe manner?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It may not be possible to eliminate or even reduce travel for your fleet. This is more likely for businesses providing essential goods or services or for companies in the logistics chain. While travelling, it is essential that your drivers follow the recommended safety measures for overall protection from COVID and take any precautions that are specific to your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n<section  class=\"qtx-pagebuilder-section qtx-pagebuilder-section-list \">\r\n<ul class='ticks fa-ul' style=''><li><span class='fa-li'><i class='fas fa-check-circle'><\/i><\/span>Social distancing to a minimum of two meters<\/li><li><span class='fa-li'><i class='fas fa-check-circle'><\/i><\/span>Wearing protective gear, such as face masks, particularly while indoors<\/li><li><span class='fa-li'><i class='fas fa-check-circle'><\/i><\/span>Regular handwashing for a minimum of thirty seconds<\/li><li><span class='fa-li'><i class='fas fa-check-circle'><\/i><\/span>Wiping down surfaces such as dashboards and objects like phones and scanners after use<\/li><\/ul><\/section>\n\n\n<p>Further reading:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/en-gb\/blog\/keeping-drivers-safe-covid-19\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read our guide to keeping your drivers safe during the pandemic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See Logistics UK\u2019s best practice guide for the logistics industry: <a href=\"https:\/\/logistics.org.uk\/coronavirus\/covid-19-working-good-practice-guide-for-logistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Covid 19 Best Practice Guide for Logistics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how vehicle tracking can help you manage your fleet during the pandemic. 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