Collett Transport streamlines operations with FORS Telematics

Collett Transport is one of the UK’s leading heavy transport specialists, operating a mixed fleet of more than 85 vehicles and 150 trailers. With safety, compliance and operational excellence at the heart of their business, the team needed a simpler way to manage their growing ecosystem of telematics, cameras, compliance tools and driver performance systems.

Working with FORS Telematics (powered by Motia) and their insurer, Collett & Sons brought everything together into one connected platform. This shift gave them clearer insight, faster access to data and a more proactive approach to fleet safety and operational performance.

Before partnering with Motia, Collett Transport were using multiple systems to manage fleet data. Telematics, cameras, tachograph analysis and driver behaviour insights all lived on separate platforms.

That made it harder to:

access the right information quickly
support claims investigations
identify safety risks and improvement opportunities
link fleet behaviour to insurance performance
understand driver performance trends

Slow camera downloads and unconnected systems meant the compliance team had to manually cross-check information across five or six different portals. The volume of raw data was high - but useful, actionable insight was limited.

To improve safety, reduce incidents and build more engaged driver performance, Collett needed a single, integrated system that could make fleet data meaningful.

The solution

FORS Telematics provided a complete, fleet management solution, integrating:

One unified platform: FORS Telematics brought together all telematics, camera systems, tachograph data and driver performance tools into one easy-to-use portal. This replaced multiple platforms and gave Collett instant visibility of their entire fleet.

Driver behaviour insights and scorecards: FORS Telematics delivered the key metrics that matter for safety and efficiency, including:

speeding
harsh braking
harsh acceleration
over-revving
idling

These insights are now benchmarked monthly, with scorecards used to recognise top performers and support drivers who need coaching. Healthy competition has helped elevate overall driving standards.

Driver behaviour insights and scorecards: FORS Telematics delivered the key metrics that matter for safety and efficiency, including:

speeding
harsh braking
harsh acceleration
over-revving
idling

These insights are now benchmarked monthly, with scorecards used to recognise top performers and support drivers who need coaching. Healthy competition has helped elevate overall driving standards.

Integrated camera technology: Cameras now download footage remotely and integrate directly with telematics. This supports FORS and ISO accreditation requirements and gives the team real-time incident reports that help them make quick, informed decisions.

API integration: Motia mirrored the insurers platform and created a seamless API link to create a single source of information. This provides clean, consistent data that directly supports underwriting and risk management for Collett’s. Their insurer described the setup as "the best they've seen" - and it works.

A true partnership approach: Collett emphasise that Motia felt like a genuine partner from day one. The team worked consultatively to understand Collett’s needs and delivered the complete integration within weeks.

The impact

Since adopting Motia’s connected fleet solution, Collett & Sons have seen significant improvements across safety, efficiency and cost control:

61% reduction in incidents, thanks to better visibility and driver engagement
10% reduction in insurance premiums, supported by use of Motia data
Stronger safety culture, with drivers fully on board and using data as part of their “armoury and defence”
Faster incident response, with real-time reports and immediate access to footage
Clearer, simpler operations, with everything now accessible on a single portal

Recognition and motivation, with monthly rewards for best and most improved drivers
Better decision making, replacing guesswork with accurate, real-time insight

Looking ahead, Collett & Sons are exploring Motia’s fuel card solution and further app integrations to strengthen their one-stop-shop approach and support continuous improvement.

As Dave Collett, Managing Director at Collett Transport, explains:

"In order to progress in business, you have to make the right decisions. That's where Motia comes in for us. It really seems more of a partnership. It was a good decision, and it's paid for itself, and it's made a huge impact in our own operations and our efficiencies.”

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Next steps for Collett & Sons:

Collett & Sons are looking into FREE fuel cards through FORS. By making this move, they can save up to 10p per litre, adding a final layer of cost control to their "one-stop-shop" approach.

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