Navigation & GPS

The True Cost of Bridge Strikes (And How To Avoid Them)

A Freedom of Information request submitted by Stream to Network Rail has revealed a series of noteworthy statistics associated with bridge strikes across the UK. A bridge strike is defined as an incident in which a vehicle, its load, or equipment collides with a bridge. Most of these incidents occur where roads pass under railway […]

Navigation & GPS Route Optimisation & Planning Posted by Joe Whitehurst on February 1, 2024.

What are the Differences Between Route Planning & Route Optimisation?

Route planning and route optimisation are two closely related concepts that are frequently used throughout logistics and transportation management, but they have distinct differences and functionalities and shouldn’t be confused with one another. With that in mind, here are their definitions for clarity: Route planning is the process of initially planning the shortest route between […]

Last Mile Delivery Logistics & Transport Management (TMS) Software Navigation & GPS Route Optimisation & Planning Posted by Joe Whitehurst on December 18, 2023.

Bringing Advanced Vehicle Tracking & AI-Powered Fleet Management to Stream with TN360

Bring advanced vehicle tracking, fleet management & telematics data into Stream through TN360 We’ve worked in partnership with Teletrac Navman for a number of years now. Initially, we integrated with Teletrac Navman’s DIRECTOR product to bring key telematics data into Stream so it could be seen natively within our TMS software. Now, we’re delighted to […]

Logistics & Transport Management (TMS) Software Navigation & GPS Posted by Paul on August 11, 2021.

Route planning in the US

Regulations & governing bodies Road networks The strategic road network in England (motorways and some A roads) is governed by Highways England, with other roads are managed by local authorities, country-specific government agencies (Transport Scotland or the Welsh Assembly), or by Transport for London. In the US, roads & highways are governed at the state […]

Navigation & GPS Route Optimisation & Planning Posted by Paul on February 5, 2020.

Planning and Tracking Deliveries using Google Maps

Accurate delivery tracking is essential for any business managing deliveries in their own vehicles – or those of sub-contractors and 3PL providers. In the past, delivery tracking would involve aligning GPS data with clunky map software, contacting drivers to ask where they were, and old-fashioned guesswork. But now that Stream Go is integrated with Google Maps, […]

Navigation & GPS Route Optimisation & Planning Posted by Paul on May 10, 2018.

Google Analytics Masterclass for Ecommerce Retailers

Google Analytics is important for eCommerce retailers – but how many use it to its’ full potential? The basics of tracking page views and acquisition channels is only the tip of the iceberg – we all know that Google Analytics is powerful, and can give real insight into the patterns of your customers. So why […]

Navigation & GPS Posted by Paul on March 20, 2017.