Aquarius_IT_Ltd

02/09/2026

How much could unexpected vehicle downtime be costing your business?

In his latest CONNECTED Viewpoint, Aquarius Sales Manager Subir Gupta looks at why visibility can be key to reducing fleet downtime.

Defects, overdue servicing and rising repair costs can all provide early warning signs. Having that information in one place can help operators identify issues sooner and make better-informed maintenance decisions.

As Subir explains, the real opportunity lies in giving operators the visibility to identify issues earlier and prevent minor problems from becoming major disruptions.

Read 'Visibility is the Key to Reducing Fleet Downtime' in the Summer issue of CONNECTED 👇

https://www.aquariusit.com/connected/

21/08/2026

Read all about our Commercial Vehicle Show journey - from visitor to exhibitor for the last two decades 👇

https://cdn.asp.events/CLIENT_Nineteen_F7A1E73F_5056_B725_6BE81DEAAC036B43/sites/CV-Show-2026/media/pdfs/CVS-2026-Aquarius-IT-Case-Study.pdf

13/08/2026

✋ Happy International Left-Handers Day!

Here's a fun fact ...

While only around 10% of the population is left-handed, lefties are well represented across the Aquarius IT team:

🖐️ 33% of our Warrington office are left-handed.
🖐️ 42% of our Birmingham office are left-handed.

One study has suggested that left-handed people may be more competitive, perhaps helping to explain why they're often over-represented in sports such as tennis and boxing.

With our left-handed MD, Mark Johnston, always setting himself new fitness challenges, and our Sales Manager, Subir Gupta, being a brilliant snooker player, maybe there's something in it after all...

Whether that's the secret behind our team's drive and determination... we'll let our left-handed colleagues decide! 😉

11/08/2026

🌞 THE SUMMER EDITION OF CONNECTED IS NOW LIVE 🌞

In this issue, we revisit 10 Customer Spotlights from previous editions, bringing together 10 different conversations and 10 different customer journeys to showcase the many ways transport operators are using our solutions to strengthen compliance, improve efficiency and connect their operations.

Our latest Product Focus takes a closer look at the completely redeveloped Aquarius App Portal, including the thinking behind its new design and how it gives operators greater visibility and control over their driver and fleet data.

You'll also find a Legal Viewpoint from Mark Johnston and Laura Hadzik from JMW Solicitors LLP on maintaining compliance when systems become unexpectedly unavailable.

Plus, there's Subir Gupta's Viewpoint on reducing fleet downtime, practical compliance guidance from Marc Caplin, and information from Christopher Cuffe on why near-miss reporting is essential for pro-active risk management.

Read the Summer issue of CONNECTED ⬇️

https://www.aquariusit.com/connected/

05/08/2026

With changes to Right to Work requirements coming into force later this year, now is a good time to make sure your business is prepared.

Our partners at JMW Solicitors LLP are hosting a free webinar on 13 August, providing practical guidance on what transport operators need to know and the steps they should be taking now.

We'd encourage anyone responsible for compliance, HR or recruitment within a transport business to register using the link below.

UK Visas and Immigration has recently confirmed a significant expansion to the Right to Work scheme in the UK, scheduled to come into force on 01 October 2026. On 13 August 2026, our immigration experts, Gemma Tracey and Cathryn Davies, will be holding a webinar to discuss the Right to Work changes....

31/07/2026

Which one is Aquarius blue? 👀

Have a great weekend.

30/07/2026

Summer is one of the busiest times of the year for cross-border transport for HGVs and coaches 🚛

With August just around the corner, many operators will be managing increased freight and passenger movements, busy ports and longer waiting times. Amid the pressure to keep goods and customers moving, it's more important than ever not to let essential vehicle security checks slip.

Compliance isn't just about carrying out clandestine checks – it's about being able to prove they happened.

With Clandestine Check, drivers can quickly record and document vehicle security checks before and during cross-border journeys, creating a clear digital audit trail that helps demonstrate due diligence.

When every check is recorded, you have the evidence to support your processes and help protect your business when it matters most.

As demonstrated by Gary Smith Transport, Clandestine Check can also play an important role in securing accreditation under the UK Border Force's Clandestine Entrant Civil Penalty Accreditation Scheme ⬇️

https://www.aquariusit.com/news/gary-smith-transport-achieves-border-force-accreditation-with-support-from-aquarius-clandestine-check-app/

Aberdeen-based Gary Smith Transport has secured accreditation under the UK Border Force’s Clandestine Entrant Civil Penalty Accreditation Scheme this month, demonstrating the company’s strong commitment to vehicle security, regulatory compliance, and best practice in preventing clandestine entry...

20/07/2026

A nice write-up in Coach and Bus Week following Road Transport Expo ⬇️

16/07/2026

Every fleet is different. Every customer has their own way of working. And every conversation teaches us something new.

Today, on National Get to Know Your Customer Day, we're celebrating the people behind the partnerships that make Aquarius what it is.

Whether it's tailoring onboarding to build confidence, sharing compliance expertise, solving support queries, listening to feedback or developing new features, getting to know our customers is at the heart of everything we do.

We've asked a few members of the Aquarius team to share what getting to know our customers means to them.

Thank you to all of our customers for trusting us, challenging us and sharing your feedback. Your insights help us continue to improve our products, our service and the support we provide every day.

09/07/2026

It's hard to believe it's already been a week since Road Transport Expo!

We've been really pleased to hear such positive feedback about the latest product edition of CONNECTED, which was featured as an insert in the official Commercial Motor show issue.

Thank you to everyone who's taken the time to read it and get in touch since the show. It's always great to know the content resonates with the people it's written for.