TIMELY VEHICLE MAINTENANCE WITH FMS TELL TALE STATUS

INTRO

One of the most significant issues fleet managers deal with on a daily basis is monitoring and evaluating their budgets. Logistics firms must maximize their expenditures whenever feasible due to rising fuel, repair, and other expenses. The cost of car maintenance might be among the highest. Thankfully, addressing possible issues early on can significantly reduce resource usage.

CHALLENGE

Given the rising average cost of labor and car maintenance parts, it's critical to take care of any issues right away. Drivers may put off fixing their cars in favor of delivering cargo quickly, which can lead to minor technical problems developing into larger ones that can stop a car for a long period.

Delaying oil changes, for instance, may result in the engine overheating and wearing out its components, necessitating costly repairs. Those in charge of the costs are more likely to concentrate on long-term fixes and keep fleets in top shape, which will save money down the road. Fleet managers will be able to monitor and schedule repairs as soon as feasible with remote access to the data shown on the driver's dashboard.

Second, because of careless behavior and bad habits, analyzing driving behavior can greatly improve safety and save expenses. For example, fleet management firms need to know if their drivers are reporting engine checks or breakdowns and acting responsibly. This might allow generating objective findings where specific firm rules might need change.

Furthermore, fleet management must take driver safety into account. Maintaining a positive company reputation and saving lives can be achieved by keeping an eye on critical safety measures like seat belt and light status.

SOLUTION

We decided to use the brand-new PROFESSIONAL category vehicle GPS tracker to overcome these obstacles. The highest criteria in car telematics are met by the design of this GPS unit. The tracker's unique GNSS data collection module and top-notch location accuracy set it apart. Support for the L1 and L5 bands makes this possible. L1 signals can offer you precise location information when used alone, but when combined with L5 signals—which can better penetrate buildings—you get even more precise information. Noteworthy is the fact that the device is the first dual-band mass-market tracker!

Even greater connectivity in the EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regions is made possible by this incredibly precise tracker's new 4G LTE Cat 1 connectivity modem, which supports more LTE frequency bands and includes a fallback to 2G. The device's resources load more efficiently due to its enhanced hardware. Additionally, without a MicroSD card, the new model can store up to eight times as much data records as the existing PROFESSIONAL category line because to its 16 MB of inbuilt Flash memory.

Two CAN lines on the tracker are specifically designed to assist large vehicles; one connects to the tachograph, and the other to the truck's FMS interface. When connected to the FMS interface, the device can use the FMS capability to retrieve all important truck data from the truck dashboard, including fuel consumption, engine work hours, and other information. As a result, every dashboard event that the driver sees is also sent to the server, where fleet management may view it.

Four Tell Tale ID blocks that display dashboard indicators, statuses, or vehicle information make up the FMS Tell Tale function. The standardized FMS protocol describes a number of factors, including high/low beam information, light indication, tu signals, stop lights, seat belts, engine oil information, steering fluid level, retarder, transmission fluid information, brake failure, system breakdown, and many more.

Fleet managers may monitor driver behavior, enhance driving safety when needed, prevent needless expenses, and manage the budget more effectively by obtaining this crucial information from the dashboard. Lastly, it's crucial to remember that the software tool, an intuitive software solution that aids in the effective management of the car GPS trackers, allows firmware updates and configuration modifications to be made remotely.

BENEFITS

• Increased business profitability: Fleet managers will be able to arrange maintenance on time and identify any vehicle problems thanks to the dashboard's data, which will save future expenses.

• Encourage workforce discipline and driver accountability: By keeping tabs on whether drivers report problems with their vehicles and follow traffic laws, fleet managers may enhance the company's overall work ethic.

• Better driver safety and business reputation: By keeping an eye on critical safety indicators like seat belt use, drivers' safety can be enhanced and the likelihood of deadly collisions is reduced.

• Support for global connectivity: For even greater connectivity, the cutting-edge Tracker 4G Cat 1 modem with fallback to 2G supports additional LTE frequency bands.