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- Telematics systems provide fleet operators critical insight on their vehicles and drivers.
- In combination with GPS tracking, telematics gives a complete look into where a vehicle is and how it is being operated.
- The data gleaned from telematics allows fleet managers to develop more efficient routes and maintenance schedules and to train drivers to be safer.
- This article is for business owners and fleet managers who want to learn how telematics can improve their company vehicles’ operations.
Telematics has become an essential tool in the trucking and transportation industry. You can combine telematics systems and fleet management software to make informed decisions that improve the efficiency of your fleet and business. To get the most out of your vehicle fleet, you need to understand what telematics systems are, how they work and their benefits.
What are telematics systems?
Telematics involves sending information remotely over long distances. It combines two scientific disciplines: telecommunications (the remote means of communication) and informatics (the practice of information processing).
Telematics systems (also known as fleet telematics) collect data using GPS technology, sensors and onboard diagnostic codes. This data includes real-time engine diagnostics, vehicle location, driver behavior and vehicle activity. A telematics system usually has the following components:
- Fleet communication software system
- GPS tracking device
- Engine interface
- Input/output interface
- SIM card
- Accelerometer
- Buzzer
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