Safer, Greener, and Smarter Fleet with Traffilog’s Connected Vehicle Solutions

Increasing the operational efficiency of a fleet is always a topic of high importance and relevant to improving the total cost of ownership (TCO). Many aspects could help to be more efficient - vehicle health status, driving behaviour, preventive actions due to early alerts, fuel management, and many more.

At Traffilog, we deliver solutions to different sizes and types of fleets. Some of the most common solutions are the gathering of real-time data and detailed notifications sent to fleet managers via the web or mobile applications or BI reporting. Another great example is driver feedback either in real-time via the smart driver maneuver awareness system on the vehicle’s dashboard or the use of historical reports showing the drivers how they can improve.

Fleet administration combines all tasks of a fleet owner/manager, from selecting the vehicles that fit the operations, operating these on a daily basis, and de-fleeting those at some point with all required documentation attached.

Throughout all that time, there is a need to complete mandatory vehicle-related tasks like service and maintenance, fuel management, safety checklists, managing responsibilities of employees, tracking usage, and more.

Managing fleet operations should be easier and more convenient, therefore, at Traffilog we provide several useful options for digital documentation, communication, checklists, and more.

Having all vehicle documents like leasing or insurance agreements come in handy when an unexpected situation occurs. Having information in a digital format helps to keep track and make informed decisions as well as share internally or with potential buyers.

Advanced vehicle monitoring refers to the possibility to establish a remote link to vehicles 24/7 to enable multiple solutions for optimising daily operations, keeping a historical record of vehicle utilisation, remote assistance, integrated monitoring, and more.

The traditional and most commonly referred to use case is vehicle tracking. However, tracking is only one of the many possible use cases and also the simplest one where vehicles’ location can be followed in real-time or recorded in history for trip logging, reporting, analytics, alerts, etc.

Larger and more complex organizations require greater flexibility to run their operations. Therefore, a more suitable approach is the concept of integrated monitoring which aims to assist such customers to design a data-driven service system that adapts to their needs and enables more links, hence increasing the value of a solution.

New mobility services aim to deliver better customer experiences. One of the first steps in planning those experiences is to consider how a customer can access and use the vehicle without having a key.

One example of a solution with keyless access that Traffilog has delivered is contactless shared vehicle services for car sharing, rental, and car subscription services implemented in different user applications or via APIs. Another example is the flexibility to secure remote control of vehicles for leasing and car subscription partners by enabling secure remote lock in cases of customer misconduct.

Due to the shared use case, ensuring the proper management of company fleets is also a good example of securing better operations after implementing keyless access. For instance, enabling only a specific employee to unlock a vehicle when booking a company car.

Leveraging data to maximise uptime and revenue should be on top of the to-do list for every fleet and mobility operator. Depending on the issue at hand, there could be several aspects to consider ranging from scheduling and automating regular maintenance tasks like the change of tires, charging/fueling, to preventive and predictive alerts like early detection of user red flags, malfunctions, and more complex implementation like enabling dynamic pricing or pay-as-you-go options.

All of the above solutions are unique to the operations of every partner. However, the results could lead to a significant competitive advantage when it comes to operational efficiency, proactiveness, and high customer satisfaction, among some examples. While solving issues at hand, many partners also find new ways to bring innovative ideas to life.

Video telematics provides an additional layer of data and it is mostly used to create a more complete view of certain events. By using one or more cameras placed in the vehicle, operators can receive immediate video feedback before, during, and after specific events to assess why those events occurred.

There are multiple options to utilize video telematics as well as specific guidelines in place to make sure that it is the right choice for partners. Although many people may not be aware of this, video footage is actually overwritten on the device itself for most of the time and it is never saved. The footage is transmitted only when specific events occur and only for the seconds before, during, and after those.

Video telematics may be a good choice for businesses dealing with a high number of insurance claims, disputes, or operations in high-risk areas.