Telematics combines your vehicle's on-board computer with telecommunications to give you complete, real-time intelligence on every asset in your fleet — reducing costs, improving safety and boosting productivity.
Telematics is the combination of using your assets and their on-board computers to communicate via telecommunications devices — sending, receiving and storing critical operational data in real time.
This smart device, also known as a "black box", records and reports on a multitude of data points: speed, idling times, harsh acceleration and braking (measured by an internal accelerometer), fuel consumption, vehicle faults and much more.
All data is layered over a live map in your fleet management portal, accessible securely from any browser or smartphone. The mobile app provides intuitive dashboards giving you a complete picture of your entire fleet at your fingertips.
Telematics encompasses the fields of telecommunications, vehicle technologies, electrical engineering, instrumentation and computer science. The same fundamental technology that guided NASA's Curiosity Rover to Mars — telemetry over vast distances — is what gives Australian fleet operators live, actionable data on every vehicle they operate.
Adopting a telematics solution is crucial for truly efficient and effective fleet management. The measurable advantages compound over time.
With precise time tracking, telematics provides an automated, GPS-verified record of how long an employee worked and exactly where. Streamlines billing, timesheet completion and dispute resolution.
Tracking driver behaviour identifies wasteful habits like excessive idling, unnecessary detours and aggressive acceleration. Combined with optimised routing, fuel savings of over 10% are common.
Near real-time GPS data allows fleet controllers to identify traffic delays and assign the nearest driver to urgent jobs. Smarter dispatch means more jobs completed per day.
Speeding, harsh braking and late acceleration are often habitual and unconscious. Telematics brings these habits into the light, enabling coaching programs that measurably reduce accidents on the road.
Documented driver behaviour and in-vehicle camera footage deter fraudulent claims and provide admissible evidence in accidents. Insurers reward demonstrated safety with reduced premiums.
Geo-fence alerts for ignition-on events and unauthorised movement add a powerful layer of theft deterrence. Remote shutdown capability and real-time location tracking help recover stolen vehicles fast.
A well-implemented telematics solution delivers measurable improvements across every aspect of fleet management.
There are many telematics platforms available and no two fleets are the same. A conversation with our team about your assets and reporting requirements will allow us to build you a customised package — including e-logbooks, Driver ID, geo-fencing and more — tailored to your needs.
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