We can say without a doubt that 2020 so far is not remotely what we expected it to be. The coronavirus threw a spanner in the works for a lot of people and businesses. As a result of the recent trade and travel restrictions, the transportation and logistics sector has been hit very hard and dozens of companies have had to find solutions to still be able to continue serving customers.
How can modern telematics solutions be beneficial in these uncertain times?
Telematics solutions are primarily designed to help companies automate processes, but also increase their efficiency and save costs in the long run. That's what our LIVE.connects platform was designed for. This versatile platform helps companies manage their transportation operations in real time.
Along with business optimization, preventing unnecessary external contact is necessary in light of the COVID-19 epidemic, and this is what the platform is helping to achieve. How. While fleet managers can fully track their vehicles and fully monitor driver performance remotely, drivers are given all the tools they need to leave their cabs as little as possible.
Temperature monitoring
Certain goods need to be transported under certain conditions or temperatures. But how do you best handle such a thing? With temperature sensors installed in the refrigerated trailer, you monitor the cargo temperature and receive reports of possible temperature changes. When the temperature of the load changes, a notification is sent to the person in charge. This way, measures can be taken and no precious cargo is lost due to lack of proper temperature.
Monitoring door status
Information about when a trailer's doors are open and closed can be very useful, especially in today's situation where everyone is trying to take preventive measures. With door sensors, both the driver and the fleet owner can know when and where the trailer door was open and closed without having to be physically present.
Even when the driver is still in the vehicle, he does not have to leave the cab to check the door status, nor does the remote manager have to disturb the driver during transport. It is also possible to set up notification for certain events, such as the opening of a certain door at a specific time or location. This additionally contributes to an even more accurate real-time location determination of the load.
Fuel consumption
While automation and optimization are high on our importance list, reducing costs during these challenging times is also crucial. Fuel costs can quickly add up to a third of all fleet costs, which is why an accurate fuel control system can come in handy. With it, you can greatly reduce operating costs as well as increase efficiency.
How it works. The system discreetly measures fuel levels in commercial vehicles on a regular basis. It also measures the exact mileage of each individual vehicle, which in turn is very useful for maintenance planning or other necessary services. In this way, an analysis can be made, with which it can be assessed where there might be room for improvement as well as savings.
Ecodrive
Going further on improvement and savings is the Eco Drive solution. This analyzes driving habits and, through reports, provides an understanding of driving skills and any work points in them. This solution helps you understand how an employee's driving style needs to change to drive more economically and possibly minimize fuel wastage. This is determined based on braking and acceleration behavior, RPM, use of cruise control, etc.
Cost savings may be attractive to your company, but it can also be an added motivation for your employees when you attach a motivation or reward system to it for your drivers. For example, drivers who drive safely can be rewarded, and it provides an extra incentive for those who still get out on the road in times of this COVID-19 epidemic.
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