Driving Towards a Greener Future: What You Need to Know About Saudi Arabia’s Vehicle Registration Changes

Driving Towards a Greener Future: What You Need to Know About Saudi Arabia’s Vehicle Registration Changes

Driving Towards a Greener Future: What You Need to Know About Saudi Arabia’s Vehicle Registration Changes

Saudi Arabia Implements New Annual Fee for Vehicle Registration Based on Fuel Consumption

Saudi Arabia implemented the new annual fee for Vehicle Registration License (istimara) based on the vehicle’s fuel consumption. This new fee came into effect on October 22, 2023. According to Markabati, the fee will be initially applicable to the owners of the 2024 model year vehicles. However, in 2024, the fee will be expanded to all light and heavy vehicles. The fee is calculated based on two criteria: engine capacity for all light vehicles manufactured in 2015 or earlier and all heavy vehicles, and fuel efficiency for light vehicles manufactured in 2016 or later.

Vehicle Registration License
Vehicle Registration License

Saudi Arabia implemented the new annual fee for Vehicle Registration License (istimara) based on the vehicle’s fuel consumption. This new fee came into effect on October 22, 2023. According to Markabati, the fee will be initially applicable to the owners of the 2024 model year vehicles. However, in 2024, the fee will be expanded to all light and heavy vehicles. The fee is calculated based on two criteria: engine capacity for all light vehicles manufactured in 2015 or earlier and all heavy vehicles, and fuel efficiency for light vehicles manufactured in 2016 or later.

According to Markabati, the new annual fee for the issuance and renewal of Vehicle Registration License (istimara) will range between 0 and 190 riyals. It will be a significant step forward in the country’s efforts to reduce fuel consumption, achieve net zero and improve air quality. The fee, which will be implemented in two phases will incentivize fleet managers to invest in more fuel-efficient vehicles and to take steps to improve their fleet’s fuel efficiency.

Monitor Vehicle Utilization Rate

Eagle-IoT® vehicle tracking and fleet management software help fleet managers by providing them insights about their fleet’s fuel efficiency with its advanced tools to analyze vehicle utilization rates based on fuel consumption. Key performance indicators (KPIs) such as vehicle utilization rates, fuel efficiency, and delivery times can be used to identify areas for improvement and implement targeted strategies to further enhance fleet utilization.  

Monitor Vehicle Utilization

Eagle-IoT® offers in-depth reports based on when the vehicles are being used, for how many days during the week and for how many hours of the day. Understanding the preferred choice of the vehicle by the driver, choice of vehicles for the trips, and understanding the vehicle specification needed for those trip will help in determining the vehicle’s utilization category which will help in determining a strategy that ensure the fleet is operating at perfect levels at all times, and that no vehicle is being under or over-utilized. Fleet vehicles can be analyzed based on their model, maker, fuel usage and distance travelled to provide the comprehensive vehicle usage reports. The utilization of vehicle can be categorized into four levels: reduce, replace, redistribute or monitor; depending on the threshold level established for the replacement and utilization. With the in-depth analysis of the entire fleet with Eagle-IoT®, fleet vehicles can be easily categorized in the above-mentioned metrics.

Graphical overview of expenditures and performance of an asset

Eagle-IoT® Expense Management Solution allows you to monitor and identify under-utilized and over-utilized fleet assets to save costs and reduce risk. The graphical overview of expenditures and performance of an asset or a group of assets are visible on dashboard, allowing fleet managers to analyze their asset which have become liability to the company and need to be retired from the fleet.  This in-depth analysis of utilization of fleet can help transporters and fleet owners to get large dividends with a more productive and efficient fleet capable of responding to any challenge the company might face.

Monitor Vehicle Utilization

For making the right optimal decision, Eagle-IoT®  Expense Management Solution offers you to design whole year’s budget by using Service/Renewal module along with Analytics Dashboard, where each branch’s performance can be compared with expenditures. Just like performance comparison in an analytics dashboard, a comparison of expenditure is available between assets, and between branches.

Choosing the Right Vehicles for the Job

Data analysis and feedback from fleet owners and transporters show that choosing the wrong vehicles for the job can lead to higher fuel costs. Eagle-IoT® provides the tools to fleet managers to identify areas for improvement. For example, if a shipment is relatively lightweight, there is no need to mobilize a truck or heavy vehicle. Similarly, fleet managers should have a strategy for distributing loads and choosing the right vehicles for door-to-door delivery and intercity travel. Eagle-IoT® fleet utilization module offer insights into cost per kilometer in terms of maintenance and fuel, which can help fleet managers determine if they are using the right vehicles and whether they need to update their fleet.

 

To discover how much you spend on each asset

Are you overloaded with Fleet Data Telematics?

Are you overloaded with Fleet Data Telematics?

Are you overloaded with Fleet Data Telematics?

Do you have the desire to stay on top of what data is reported but you don’t have the time to sit in front of a computer all day?

Fleet managers commonly indicate that they want to utilize all the fleet data while looking for a third-party aftermarket telematics, without realizing how much data their fleet will create. They are probably going to drown in it, sorting through it all seeking for the one or two items they are truly interested in.

Information overload refers to taking in more information than you can process, often known as “drinking from the fire hose.” Although being overrun with data is the opposite of being in the dark, it may still be harmful, particularly if you’re in charge of your fleet’s well-being and safety.

Some of the forewarnings of information overload and underutilizing the advantages of telematics fleet managers should account for:

 

  1. High fuel economy
  2. High collision rate
  3. Unplanned repairs and high maintenance costs
  4. Poor customer satisfaction level
  5. Low overall productivity
  6. Compliance violations
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When it comes to road safety, every precaution helps! (1)
Scalability is paramount to Eagle-IoT for reducing intricacy. There is no excuse for not capitalizing on technology that manages every last asset a company has.

Eagle-IoT ensures small fleet owners leverage the telematics capabilities and manage technology costs paying only for services they use by offering a scalable system to filter in and filter out data, to keep things concise without losing their data and computing capabilities.

You might be affected by what you don’t comprehend. Whether a company delays telematics adoption in spite of the need for it or another company has one but isn’t utilizing it to its full potential, both are losing out on crucial insights and contributing to Cost of Ignoring along with the corresponding productivity, safety, and financial benefits.
To boost the capabilities of telematics, fleet managers should consider present priorities and a critical task to complete and set actionable parameters over the course of a set period of time, and then focus on it and take action when presented with identifiable data
Real-Time Insights: The Power of Data Analytics in Container Tracking

Real-Time Insights: The Power of Data Analytics in Container Tracking

Real-Time Insights: The Power of Data Analytics in Container Tracking  

Did you know that approximately 90% of the world’s trade is carried out through sea transport? With millions of containers being shipped across oceans every day, the logistics industry faces a monumental challenge in ensuring timely and efficient delivery. Real-time insights and data analytics have revolutionized container tracking like never before. By harnessing the power of big data, companies can now monitor their cargo with unprecedented accuracy and optimize supply chain operations for maximum efficiency. 

In this blog post, we will delve into the realm of real-time insights in container tracking, exploring how data analytics has transformed this crucial aspect of global trade and uncovering its immense potential to reshape the future of logistics worldwide. 

Eagle-IoT Container Tracking Solution provides real-time information about the location and status of containers. With live tracking updates, potential delays can be identified early on. By leveraging the power of live tracking updates and historical data, stakeholders can optimize their supply chain processes, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction. Eagle-IoT Container Tracking Solution provides the following insights: 

 

  1. Track the whereabouts of lost containers. 
  2. Eliminate blind spots and safeguard cargo.  
  3. Keep track of unauthorized access, tampering, or unscheduled loading/unloading with dual-mode connectivity. 
  4. Prevent spoilage claims with alarms and remote temperature control features. 
  5. Prevent the risks to drivers and cargo from cellular network jammers. 
Satellite Connectivity for Fleet Management
Satellite Connectivity for Fleet Management

Hybrid approach to connectivity: 

Container tracking technology has become increasingly important in modern business. To ensure continuous data flow from containers, Eagle-IoT offers dual-mode (cellular-satellite) connectivity regardless of location or weather conditions. The dual-mode connectivity offers round-the-clock monitoring even in areas with limited cellular coverage. 

Secure access to prohibited areas: 

Eagle-IoT Container Monitoring Solution provides shipping lines, cargo owners, cold store managers, and other stakeholders with real-time insights into their container tracking operations. Containers can be seamlessly tracked in transit via land, sea, and at ports/terminals/depots/railyards with GPS tracking and geofencing. Virtual boundaries (geo-fence) can be created on the map to a secure perimeter around sensitive areas of the port/container. Alerts can be created to ensure the safety of containers in case of existing geo-fenced location. To reduce the risk of security breaches, Eagle-IoT also offers remote access management with RFID and app authorization. 

Prevent damage to sensitive cargo: 

Tilting a container can be a sign of tampering or unauthorized access. To ensure that cargo is transported upright, Eagle-IoT’s container monitoring solution offers tilt detection alerts. Advanced sensors detect any slight tilting or movement of containers in real time and generate an immediate alert to stakeholders. This proactive approach strengthens security measures and minimizes the risk of cargo damage. Additionally, notifying the authorities can ensure that timely corrective action, such as repositioning or repackaging containers, can be taken to prevent mishandling of sensitive cargo, such as electronics or pharmaceuticals, which are sensitive to vibration. 

Eagle-Iot Cold-Chain Monitoring Solution

To ensure the integrity of temperature sensitive cargo, Eagle-IoT offers temperature and humidity monitoring to provides end-to-end traceability throughout your supply chain. With its powerful monitoring and alerting system, get notified of any deviations from desired temperature and humidity ranges, whether they are caused by power failures or human errors 

Invest in container tracking technology today to stay one step ahead to secure your assets! To learn more about Eagle-IoT contact us at +966533085658 or write us at info@dms-ksa.com 

What Attributes are Essential to Look at When Choosing a Fuel Monitoring Solution? 

What Attributes are Essential to Look at When Choosing a Fuel Monitoring Solution? 

What attributes are essential to look at when choosing a fuel monitoring solution? 

With the recent spike in fuel prices, the necessity to monitor and reduce fuel consumption expenses while maintaining corporate efficiency has therefore become one of the most important prerequisites for the existence of fleet firms. Any divergence from the regular fuel economy might indicate underlying problems such as poor driving habits, fuel theft, or the need for repair, and idling which needs to be addressed to reduce the big bite of fuel consumption in the fleet operations. 

Eagle-IoT fuel management software is designed to effectively measure and manage the consumption of fuel within the fleet across all industries. To accurately measure and track fuel inventories and how fuel is dispensed, Eagle-IoT provides remote access to monitor and manage everything from your phone. Besides this assets can be tracked 24/7 along with time stamps of events. The fuel profile for every asset can be maintained on Eagle-IoT dashboard 

Fuel level in the tank 

Fuel consumption over time 

Fuel refill/drain status 

Identify fuel theft/pilferage  

Satellite Connectivity for Fleet Management
Satellite Connectivity for Fleet Management

Enter fill-ups on the go 

To save time and to avoid keeping the hassle of paper receipts, Eagle-IoT offers fuel logging where fuel receipts can be uploaded through the web platform and mobile applications. Eagle-IoT is integrated with a fuel management product called PetroApp® 

Detailed Reporting 

Eagle-IoT fuel level monitoring solution offers detailed reports about every phase of fueling such as refueling/drainage time & location, how many liters were filled, how many liters were consumed, fuel tank lid opening date and location, etc. Moreover, it offers a graphical representation to determine t cause of change in fuel volume i.e. refueling or draining of fuel in the tank. Besides this, reports can be generated to calculate the miles traveled by the fleet and the amount of fuel consumed by them, providing insight into the cost per Mile and performance levels. 

Real-time Alerts 

In case of drastic change in fuel levels, Eagle-I generates an instant notification sent automatically via SMS, email, push notification 

 

Easy Installation 

Eagle-IoT fuel monitoring sensor is a non-invasive tool that does not require contact with the fuel and does not do any damage to the fuel tank. It is easy to install and environmentally friendly. The measurement resolution of the fuel level is 0.1 mm and the measurement accuracy is 0.5% 

Eagle-Iot Cold-Chain Monitoring Solution

Durable Hardware 

The #fuelsensor adopts the method of ultrasonic measurement, a non-contact measurement that is different from the current widely used direct contact method such as the fuel float sensor, fuel pressure sensor, and magnetic fuel sensor, so as to avoid corrosion and pollution by the fuel and maintain excellent long-term stability of the measurement. They perform extremely well regardless of the external environment and are equipped with automatic temperature compensation capabilities that range from -20C° to 60C° with IP67 waterproof resistance. 

Eliminate misuse of fuel by getting complete control over fuel purchases 

Axle weights, distribution and their configuration 

Axle weights, distribution and their configuration 

Axle weights, distribution and their configuration

Knowing axle weights and their distribution and configuration is fundamental in the trucking industry. 

 

Trailer weight distribution is critical while moving goods over long and  distances. Similarly, knowing the tractor trailer axle weights is essential for ensuring that a load is hauled legally. Driving with a trailer is substantially distinct from everyday driving. 

It is of foremost importance to mention that Eagle-IoT offers axle load monitoring solution for various axle arrangements with diverse axle configurations under the license of the Transport General Authority (TGA) and connects your trucks and trailer to the WASL portal where the operation card is issued. As we all know, an operation card is essential in KSA for your heavy vehicle transport to haul loads on roads. Some of the configurations are mentioned below: 

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Steering Axle Configurations 

The foremost axle is used to steers the tractor. 

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Single Axle 

It is generally seen on a smaller tractor-trailer, a spread axle trailer, or as a booster. 

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Tandem 

This is the most popular tractor trailer axle design configuration. There is usually a driving tandem and a trailer tandem. 

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Tri-Axle 

An assortment of three axles that can be found on vehicles, trailers, or both. 

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Quad-Axle 

A set of four axles can be found on trailers. 

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older driver vs. younger driver

Weight distribution 

Weight distribution is defined as the amount of total load capacity placed on the ground at an axle, set of axles, or individual wheel. In order to adhere to the axle ratings and weight laws, the weight of a vehicle must be spread on the axles specified by the chassis manufacturer. The axle capacity or legal weight constraints, whichever is lower, limit axle capacity. Besides the axle capacity, the Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) is referred as the maximum operational weight of the vehicle specified by the manufacturer, which incorporates the cab and chassis, engine, and every other component of the truck. 

The distribution of load weight must be carefully considered to establish how much of the total, including chassis, cab, body, and payload, will be carried on the front axle and how much will be carried on the rear axle, and the total. A few inches forward or backward movement of the components on the chassis can do the trick to adequate weight distribution for the vehicle. 

Aside from being illegal, improper weight distribution and overloading cause excessive wear, untimely malfunction of parts leading to risky operation such as vulnerable directional control and inadequate braking capacity, and increased strain that may contribute to the frame cracking or breaking. 

Whether your vehicle has a spring-leaf axle or a pneumatic axle, Eagle-IoT offers a reliable solution for both. 

Eagle-IoT offers a high-tech sensor for spring leaf axles, which is installed on the differential axle to monitor the change in height of that axle as the weight increases. For pneumatic axles, the pressure sensor is installed to measure the air in the axle balloons which increases as the weight on the axle increases. 

A trip report can be generated based on exact time and location, providing you access to monitor where and how much the weight changed to reveal underhand cargo. Besides the Axle Load Monitoring Solution, Eagle-IoT offers a comprehensive solution for Trailer GPS Tracking and weight Tracking, and Trailer fuel management solution. 

To know more about us, Contact us 

 

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