Keeping a fleet vehicle operational is an expensive endeavor. The cost of maintenance, repairs, and fuel can add up to more than the original cost of the truck itself. That is why it behooves fleets to remain in constant contact with their vehicles. With progressive technology, fleets can monitor all of their trucks in real time to improve operations, cost savings, and customer service.<\/p>\n

With connected trucks, fleets can reap the following benefits:<\/p>\n

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1. Optimized routes.<\/strong> Traffic is a very real headache for truck drivers; however, with technology, it\u2019s a problem they can circumvent. While many GPS\u2019s include real-time traffic, advanced devices can identify traffic slowdowns as they occur and suggest alternate routes.<\/li>\n
2. Data security.<\/strong> When cargo goes missing or is stolen, many businesses worry about getting it back or recouping the expense. However, many trailers contain sensitive information that is equally valuable. Connected devices allow fleets to secure the data by wiping it from stolen cargo even without physical access.<\/li>\n
3. Real-Time updates.<\/strong> Gone are the days where customers placed an order and waited patiently for their package to arrive at a vague date in the future. Customers want real-time updates and exact delivery windows. Connected vehicles can provide these updates, keeping customers aware of their shipment\u2019s location.<\/li>\n
4. Better maintenance.<\/strong> Pre-trip inspections and regular maintenance are key to increasing the longevity of a commercial vehicle. However, technology such as electronic logging devices (ELD) can connect with other sensors on the vehicle to monitor brakes, tires, and more as well as notify fleets when maintenance needs to occur.<\/li>\n
5. Targeted safety initiatives.<\/strong> Driver safety is always a top concern for fleets. However, prior to telematics, fleet managers didn\u2019t have a reliable way to know what the problems were in order to address them. With telematics, fleets can identify unsafe behaviors such as hard braking, speeding, and more. This allows them to tailor safety efforts to specific problems to identify and correct them sooner.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

   If your fleet is struggling with safety concerns, DriverCheck can help. Our telematics tracking solution can help fleets monitor driver behavior to identify dangerous habits behind the wheel. Contact us<\/a> to learn how we can help improve your fleet\u2019s safety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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