Telematics - What It Is and Why You Need It
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Telematics is the most powerful tool in the trucking and transportation industries today. It leverages the capabilities of telecommunications and informatics to capture, transmit, and analyze vehicle-related data and fleet operations.
Insights gained from live tracking, remote diagnostics, and performance metrics monitoring empower fleet managers with actionable insights. These insights help managers make informed decisions and to manage their fleets proactively.
How Telematics Work
Telematics devices gather crucial vehicle information such as location, engine diagnostics, speed, and driver behavior. They bridge the vehicle’s systems to the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) or backend server, where data is processed and analyzed. Telematics systems ensure precise monitoring and data transmission over long distances, establishing seamless communication between vehicles and central systems.
Fleet managers utilize telematics systems to optimize routes, monitor fuel consumption, track vehicle maintenance schedules, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs).
The Components That Make Up a Telematics System
GPS Tracker
The GPS tracker is the core of all telematics systems. GPS (A Global Positioning System) is what enables the live tracking of vehicles. GPS enables fleet managers to monitor vehicle movement, enhance routes, and meet tight deadlines. GPS is the foundation for many telematics applications, such as geo-fencing.
OBD (Onboard Diagnostics Connector)
This little device plugs into a standardized port in your truck and provides a gateway to your vehicle’s internal systems. It gathers information about fuel efficiency, engine performance, emissions levels, and other important parameters.
Cellular Connection
Telematics systems rely on remote connectivity to keep the data flowing, just like your cell phone does. A cellular connection bridges telematics devices to a central software platform that enables data transmission. This connectivity makes gathering data like GPS coordinates, diagnostics alerts, and driver behavior insights possible.
Sensors
Companies have the option to add the use of additional sensors to gather even more data. These sensors can monitor events like braking patterns, engine temperature, and more.
Software Platform
The telematics software platform is where the magic happens. PremierFleet Pro, for example, assimilates all of the data retrieved from vehicle devices into easy-to-read formats that can be acted upon. It provides fleet managers and operators with intuitive dashboards, customizable reports, and analytics tools. Our software platform provides fleet managers with the ability to track vehicle location, analyze driver behavior, and monitor engine health all from a single, central location.
PremierFleet Pro incorporates machine learning algorithms to predict maintenance needs and recommend optimal routes while increasing efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This is just the beginning of what PremierFleet Pro can do.
The future of telematics is evolving with advanced technologies and platforms like PremierFleet Pro. Contact us today about your fleet management and tracking needs!
