THE ALTERATION OF THE HUNGARIAN TOLL PAYMENT SYSTEM IN 2013, ACTIVITY SUPPORT WITH THE APPLICATION OF A FLEET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Abstract

Forwarding and transport planner firms are facing with a new challenge by the change of the road toll payment in Hungary. In this article authors give a brief review firstly about the current road toll system, than the new system to be introduced with the possible payment methods. Their advantages and disadvantages are also reviewed. Applications of GPS based fleet management systems, and their integration possibilities with the new road toll system are detailed. Authors analyse the information gained from the fleet management system, how can it help in the daily tasks, and how can it help the company management.