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Digital Fleet Management with telemetry & telematics

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Digital Fleet Management is ideal for your needs if Fleet Management is part of your business operations or if you are a subcontractor or external driver. Our software solution for digital Fleet Management optimizes even the most complex fleet processes. However, it is also worthwhile when managing only a small number of vehicles. This allows you to keep full oversight of all your operational fleet activities, time resources and costs.

Whether you operate a small fleet or manage large fleets with complex Fleet Management requirements, at FleetGO we have the right software solution for you.

Modern Fleet Management, your advantages with FleetGO

Benefit from numerous advantages with our modern Fleet Management. We are happy to give you an overview of our solutions and objectives:

Benefits of your Fleet Management with FleetGO:

  • Management of all tasks in Fleet Management
  • Control over ongoing operating costs
  • Organisation of your contract management
  • Basis for strategic decision-making
  • Full transparency in Fleet Management
  • Reliable structuring within Fleet Management

Objectives in Fleet Management:

  • Delivery of complex process data
  • Acceleration and automation of all relevant logistics workflows
  • Control over deadlines and due dates (e.g., upcoming inspection or oil change)
  • Time and thus cost savings
  • Remote tachograph
  • Trip/drive data reader

Telemetry and telematics, this is how modern Fleet Management works today

FleetGO combines telemetry and telematics, from connecting to the digital tachograph and capturing driving behaviour to transmitting, receiving and processing all relevant logistics data.

Here is an overview of the FleetGO solutions:

  • Remote Tacho Download
  • Tacho Analyse
  • GPS Tracking
  • ECO Driving
  • Driving Licence Check
  • Vehicle Departure Check (Pre-trip Inspection)

How we implement digital Fleet Management at FleetGO

A unified system is highly beneficial in modern logistics for many reasons. At FleetGO, we implement digital Fleet Management in the following way:

  • Ongoing cost control
  • Tracking / GPS location of real-time vehicle positions
  • Planning and optimisation of routes
  • Maintenance management and organisation of repairs
  • Personnel management within Fleet Management
  • Compliance control, e.g., accident prevention or driver’s licence checks
  • Insurance and contract management
  • Damage management

Frequently asked questions about Fleet Management

What is Fleet Management and what do the terms telemetry and telematics mean in this context?

Fleet Management is divided into the two areas of telemetry and telematics. Both areas deal with the transmission of data over long distances, but they have different functions.

Telemetry involves the automatic measurement and transmission of data for monitoring and analysis, even over long distances. This includes collecting sensor data and transmitting it. Transmission can occur via wire, radio or optical methods. In addition to its use in space travel, weather monitoring or patient monitoring in the medical field, telemetry is also used in logistics.

Telematics also includes telecommunications and information technology for transmitting, receiving and processing data. This field is primarily used in vehicle communication and modern traffic management. It is mainly used to achieve automation.

Which solutions fall under Fleet Management?

With our solution, we offer a mobile workspace. This means that every driver is integrated into the process. Unlike in the past, when the focus was primarily on locating and monitoring vehicles, drivers today gain insight into all of these areas through Fleet Management:

  • Complete job information
  • Entire route management
  • Digitised photos, signatures and documents
  • Control over departures (pre-trip checks)

With these modern Fleet Management solutions, we improve our customer service (e.g., precise documentation of the “ETA” (Estimated Time of Arrival) compared to the actual arrival time).

What can be achieved through digital Fleet Management, and what advantages result from it?

The advantages of digital Fleet Management lie in the following aspects:

  • Optimised trip planning
  • Professional management of maintenance and repairs
  • Precise fuel consumption control
  • Compliance with statutory rest times
  • Perfect data synchronisation

Are there any disadvantages to digital Fleet Management?

Yes. There are still gaps in mobile network coverage within many countries, like Germany for example. Dead zones remain a challenge for digital Fleet Management. The different nationalities and languages of drivers can also pose a hurdle. In addition, the user group is not homogeneous in terms of their affinity for digital solutions. Many drivers prefer digitalised processes, while some are less enthusiastic. Ultimately, however, the technology is quick and easy for everyone to learn.

How does telemetry work? What devices are required?

FleetGO’s telemetry works via GPS tracking and mobile data transmission. A black box is installed in the truck and connected to the vehicle electronics in read-only mode. In addition, Android and iPhone devices with integrated scanners are used completely without any wiring.

For which types of fleets is modern Fleet Management suitable?

Modern Fleet Management is suitable for a wide range of fleet types.

Below is a selection of the industries we serve:

  • Freight forwarding service providers
  • Manufacturing companies / shippers
  • Trade and retail
  • Food transportation
  • Various industries: furniture, building materials, gas, etc.
  • Small businesses with only a few vehicles

You can find a selection of our customers here.

Do you have any questions about our services or about the specific benefits of our digital Fleet Management for your business? Give us a call. We’ll be happy to advise you.