MJ Quinn rolls out telematics to drive safety and efficiency

National telecoms infrastructure specialist MJ Quinn is rolling out a telematics system to enhance driver safety, boost operational efficiency and support its sustainability goals.

The company operates a growing fleet of circa 3,000 commercial vehicles and has deployed Webfleet technology across more than 800 vehicles, with plans to extend the technology across its entire fleet.

This includes hundreds of new vans assigned to engineers trained through MJ Quinn’s in-house academy programme.

Webfleet’s OptiDrive 360 performance insights, combined with AI-powered Webfleet Video, play a pivotal role in MJ Quinn’s road risk strategy. These technologies offer real-time visibility into driving styles and behaviours, enabling targeted coaching and timely intervention to address issues such as speeding, mobile phone use and driver distraction.

Kerry Teesdale, Head of Fleet at MJ Quinn, said:  “The ability to remotely enable or disable the in-cab camera on an individual basis, while keeping the forward-facing camera permanently active, represents a significant advancement in our road risk management. It not only enhances driver protection but also helps safeguard the business against false claims and costly litigation.”

MJ Quinn expects to see significant cost savings over time through improved fuel efficiency, vehicle maintenance and reduced insurance claims.

The technology will also play a key role in optimising workflows and streamlining job dispatch – particularly vital for a predominantly home-based engineering workforce. Its vehicle diagnostics and health monitoring capabilities, meanwhile, will help prevent breakdowns and reduce operational downtime.

In addition, MJ Quinn intends to leverage Webfleet’s EV Transition Tool to identify vehicles suitable for electrification, ensuring this shift can be made without compromising service delivery.

“This investment supports our ambition to build a fleet that is safer, smarter and more sustainable – now and in the future,” Teesdale said.

Image shows: Jamie Walker,Transport Support Manager, MJ Quinn; James Odell, Corporate Account Manager, Webfleet; Kerry Teesdale, Head of Fleet, MJ Quinn; Claire Griffiths-Davidson, Transport Support Manager, MJ Quinn; Tim Tanner, Enterprise Account Manager, Webfleet.