Distracted Driving – It’s not Just your Cell Phone

by عائشة | Jul 3, 2023 | Fleet Management and Telematics

Distracted driving – It’s not just your cell phone

While the technology has allowed us to stay connected more than ever before but it has also produced the distracted drivers more than ever before. Distracted driving is one of the most serious concerns of roadways safety. Although some distractions are unavoidable but there are some actions that can be taken to avoid the possible distractions and can be used for keeping the focus on road.

According to the survey, there is accumulating evidence that 25% of all the vehicle crashes are because of driver distraction and driver inattention. Moreover, it has also been proved that distracted drivers are two times to 48 times more likely to get into the collision. The average time that a person looks down at his cell phone to text or email while driving is equivalent to the length of the entire football field at the speed of 55 mph with one’s eyes closed. The drivers that use their cell phones are reported to involve in 18% of fatal car crashes.

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It is very important to understand the types of distraction. Distraction can be visual, Cognitive or manual. Visual distraction are the distractions that make you take your eyes off the road such as inputting an address in the GPS, placing a call, or reading a text while Cognitive distraction can be referred to anything that removes your mind from the task of driving, such as answering an incoming call, frustration with traffic or other drivers, or even daydreaming. Manual distraction requires you to take your hands off the wheel such as picking up something you drop, eating, grooming, or plugging in a power adapter.

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Another possible distraction that can prove to be fatal is the external distractions such as rubbernecking as you approach an accident, window-shopping as you pass a mall, or looking at the scenery. The key to avoiding distraction is to stay focused on roadways and familiarize yourself with the vehicle’s system before setting off the road.

Stay safe and focused on roadways to avoid unpleasant incidents.

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How the corporate fleet is being revolutionized?

by عائشة | Jul 3, 2023 | Fleet Management and Telematics

How is the corporate fleet being revolutionized?

Fleet owners of corporate sectors are percolating the changes in their fleets by transiting their fleets from reactive to proactive with the use of connected technology. The technology of connecting vehicles has proven to be the turning point in the global economy whilst leaving their impacts utterly on every sector of the industry, with fleet management be one of this multi-faceted changes.

Besides vehicle connectivity, other factors contributing to this revolution is the migration to the IOT and the use of big data. Considering the aforementioned changes, they will be responsible for all aspects of fleet management from vehicle selection to maintenance management and the safety of the fleet. Big data being the sophisticated tool for analyzing, will help fleet managers to understand the relationships, recognize the trends and establish the new metrics for enhancing productivity and operational efficiency. For instance, data can be evaluated to identify the driving behavior trends for past accidents, and corrective measures can be done to circumvent the incidents.

Big data allows access to a huge amount of raw data from the fleet. This raw data can be used to take actions which will have a significant impact on all kinds of fleets regardless of their size and vocation. These next-generation productivity tools will aggregate and correlate massive amounts of data and turn these data points into the industry’s new best practices that, in turn, will evolve into the new best-in-class standards that will drive our industry.

If we say that the productivity of the fleet revolves around telematics, it is not wrong. Since the adoption of telematics by fleet owners, fleet productivity tools have been swiftly progressing. The standards of collecting data between the telematics providers and their devices have been drastically improved. For instance, the data generated by the vehicle, when combined with the data of predictive maintenance and its own maintenance schedule, will allow fleet managers to prevent the breakdown of vehicles and replace them on a vehicle-by-vehicle basis rather than a generalized replacement for all vehicles. This strategy will not only prove to be cost-effective but will also be time-efficient.

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From Planning to Implementation: Steps to Building a Successful Green Fleet Program

by عائشة | Jun 21, 2023 | Fleet Management and Telematics, Sustainability and Green Technologies

From Planning to Implementation: Steps to Building a Successful Green Fleet Program

The transportation industry is a major contributor to climate change, accounting for about 28% of global greenhouse gas emissions. As fleets strive to reduce their carbon footprint and become more environmentally conscious, many are turning to green fleet programs. These programs implement sustainable practices into a company’s fleet management strategy. Building a successful green fleet program is no easy feat, but with careful planning and implementation, it can be achieved. In this blog post, we will outline the steps necessary for creating an effective green fleet program from start to finish. Whether you’re looking to reduce emissions or save on fuel costs, these five strategies have everything you need to get started on your journey towards sustainability.

Assessing Your Current Fleet

Before you can begin building your green fleet program, it is important to assess your current fleet’s performance. This includes analyzing fuel consumption rates and identifying areas where improvements can be made. By measuring your current carbon footprint and evaluating how much money you spend on fuel each year, you’ll have an idea of what needs improvement.

One way to improve fuel efficiency is by ensuring that all tires are properly inflated at all times; underinflated tires cause increased rolling resistance which leads to higher fuel consumption rates. TPMS systems can help fleet managers to monitor tyre pressure in real time, and they can also send alerts if a tyre is underinflated.

Setting Goals

Once you’ve assessed your current fleet’s performance metrics like miles per gallon (MPG), it’s time to set goals for improving those metrics with specific targets in mind. These goals should be realistic but challenging enough so that they motivate employees to achieve them.

For example – setting up an objective of reducing CO2 emissions by 20% within the next two years or increasing MPG by 15%

Encourage eco-driving:

Make sure your drivers are aware of the importance of eco-driving and that they are trained in these techniques. Eco-driving refers to driving habits that aim to reduce fuel consumption and minimize the impact on the environment. It involves techniques such as smooth acceleration and deceleration, maintaining a constant speed, and avoiding excessive idling. By practicing eco-driving, drivers can save money on fuel costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to a cleaner environment. Fleet managers can train their drivers in eco-driving techniques. With Eagle-IoT fleet management software, fleet managers can keep track of driver behavior and provide feedback.

Go paperless:

Fleet managers can reduce their carbon footprint by eliminating the use of paper documents. Fleet management software can help to digitize documents, such as eCMRs, roadmaps, and invoices. By using digital tools, the need for physical paperwork can be eliminated.

Selecting Efficient Vehicles

Selecting efficient vehicles as per the type of work plays an essential role in any successful green fleet program implementation process since these vehicles consume less gas than traditional ones. Moreover, when selecting new vehicles for your company’s fleet, consider the fuel economy of the vehicles. The higher the fuel economy rating, the more fuel-efficient the vehicle.

Use fleet management software to track the fuel consumption of your current fleet. With Eagle-IoT fuel monitoring solution, track the fuel consumption of your vehicles over time. This data can help you to identify which vehicles are the most fuel-efficient and which vehicles could be improved.

Temperature Monitoring:

In the world of temperature-controlled transportation, refrigeration units can contribute to CO2 emissions. Fleet managers can reduce emissions by monitoring the temperature of refrigerated units with Eagle-IoT Temperature Monitoring and making adjustments as needed. This can help to ensure that units are not running unnecessarily, which can save fuel and reduce emissions.

By implementing these five strategies, fleet managers can make a significant contribution to reducing the carbon footprint of their operations.

Here are some additional tips for reducing your fleet’s carbon footprint:

Optimize routes: Fleet management software such as Eagle-IoT can help you to optimize your routes, to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

Preventive Maintenance: Maintain your vehicles properly. Regular maintenance schedules can help to keep your vehicles running efficiently and reduce emissions.

Building a successful green fleet program requires careful planning and execution. By assessing your current fleet’s performance metrics, setting goals for improvement, gathering data on your current fleet operations, selecting efficient vehicles, implementing a paperless system and providing driver training programs, communicate with stakeholders about your progress towards sustainability. – all these steps will help you achieve success in creating an environmentally friendly fleet that saves money while reducing its carbon footprint. Remember that every little step counts towards achieving sustainability goals; even small changes like properly inflating tires can make significant differences over time!

With these strategies in mind, you can build a green fleet that not only benefits the environment but also contributes to the long-term success of your business or organization. So what are you waiting for?

Take action and join the growing community of organizations committed to creating a cleaner and greener future!

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Why Satellite Connectivity for Fleet Management is Worth the Investment

by عائشة | Jun 21, 2023 | Fleet Management and Telematics

Why Satellite Connectivity for Fleet Management is Worth the Investment ?

Fleet management is an essential aspect of many businesses in today’s fast-paced world. With the constant evolution of technology and the increasing demand for real-time data, companies are seeking innovative solutions to provide reliable connectivity for their fleets, even in remote areas. However, maintaining reliable connectivity can prove challenging, as cellular networks face co-channel interference, pilot population and extreme weather events like storms, hurricanes, and earthquakes which cause disruptions in cellular networks. Moreover, rural or sparsely populated regions often have blind spots where cell phone coverage is unavailable.

To overcome these blind spots in connectivity, Eagle-IoT has offered dual-mode (cellular-satellite) fleet management solution to ensure continuous data flow from all assets in your fleet regardless of location or weather conditions. Eagle-IoT 4G/LTE+SATELITE dual mode connectivity offers a hybrid approach to fleet management by combining the best of both connectivity: high-speed cellular networks and satellite communications for businesses to stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape

With Eagle-IoT dual mode connectivity, in case of unavailability of cellular network the Iridium Network ensures the connectivity by switching automatically from GSM to satellite communication. This feature ensures that your business operations continue uninterrupted even if you are in an area with limited mobile coverage. Moreover, with Iridium SBD (Short Burst Data) Airtime Service, ensures data connectivity anywhere in the world. This reliable two-way communication between devices and servers ensures real-time monitoring and control capabilities, even in extreme environments like the sea or remote forested areas.

This hybrid approach provides the following perks to fleet:

Global coverage: Vehicles can be tracked anywhere in the world, regardless of cellular coverage.
Reliable connectivity: Satellite connectivity is more reliable than cellular connectivity in remote areas.
Fast data speeds: Data speeds are faster than satellite-only connectivity.

The global market for fleet management solutions is expected to reach $34 billion by 2025, and the demand for dual-mode connectivity is on the rise. The 4G/LTE+Satellite hybrid solution offers seamless and reliable communication between vehicles and their managers, regardless of location or network coverage. By incorporating this technology into their operations, businesses can optimize their fleet operations while reducing costs and enhancing customer satisfaction. Fleet managers can keep a constant check round-the-clock with dual-mode 4G/LTE+SATELITE connectivity for any unauthorized access, tampering, or unscheduled loading/unloading. Cargo spoilage claims can be prevented with timely alarms and remote temperature control features.

Industries that require reliable and global connectivity such as oil and gas, geospatial surveys, cross-border transportation, cross-continental logistics, mining, construction, and even health and care in remote areas can benefit from Eagle-IoT’s 4G/LTE+satellite hybrid fleet management solution. This solution is a perfect fit for onshore and offshore rigs in the oil and gas industry, cross-border transportation, and fleets operating in remote areas that need reliable and global connectivity. Eagle-IoT’s solution is adaptive to the communication requirements of the various industries, providing efficient communication to different remote locations to enhance productivity, safety, and security.

If you’re looking for a comprehensive solution that combines the best of both worlds – terrestrial and satellite networks – then look no further than Eagle-IoT 4G/LTE+SATELITE dual mode connectivity.

It’s time to take your fleet management to new heights with this innovative technology!

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Unlocking Fleet Equity: How Telematics Help Fleet Companies Stay Liquid during Uncertain Times?

by عائشة | Jun 20, 2023 | Fleet Management and Telematics

Unlocking Fleet Equity: How Telematics Help Fleet Companies Stay Liquid during Uncertain Times?

As the world faces economic uncertainty, it’s more important than ever to recession-proof your fleet. With businesses struggling to stay afloat and consumers tightening their belts, companies that rely on transportation are finding themselves in a precarious position. In the current situation; achieving liquidity has also been an arduous task for most fleet companies. For fleet managers, unlocking fleet equity is essential to keep the business running during these trying times. But what exactly is fleet equity?

Under normal circumstances, the traditional method for unlocking equity would be through resale of assets, but that has become a tricky proposition in the wake of the global recession. With decreased demand and increased competition, it can be difficult to maintain cash flow and keep your fleet running smoothly

So, how do companies maintain liquidity amid such uncertainty?

Telematics: revolutionizing fleet management

Fleet can weather the storm of recession by taking proactive steps. Telematics -a game changer in the fleet industry. By harnessing the power of technology through telematics, fleet management has undergone a revolutionary transformation. By investing in telematics services, fleet organization can tap into the equity of their vehicle assets; to help free up cash flow and stay moving. It is vital for fleet companies to stay flexible, proactive, and responsive to the market by

Utilizing telematics and fleet management software to track vehicle usage and performance.

· Investing in training and development for drivers and fleet managers.

· Developing contingency plans for unexpected events.

With detailed and real-time insights on vehicle usage, fuel consumption, and maintenance requirements, fleet managers can make informed decisions to optimize operations and conserve energy. At the same time, inventory pools offer a smart way to share resources and reduce overheads.

In addition to reducing costs, Eagle-IoT fleet management software can provide better insight by uncovering cost-saving opportunities by understanding fleet’s total cost of ownership

Increased flexibility: Report on all expenses and operating costs to see a full financial picture of vehicle ownership to ensure your assets remain profitable.

Improved efficiency: To achieve economies of scale, Eagle-IoT provides the bird-eye view of the fleet to

· Identify assets which are liability

· Keep an eye on overhead costs

· Identify the cost-effective asset type to include in the fleet

· Plan the budget for next year

Fleet companies that invest in fleet management softwares are more likely to have vehicles that are well-maintained and up-to-date on safety features. With Eagle-IoT fleet management software fleet organizations can establish the threshold level for the replacement of their fleet

Eagle-IoT fleet management software offers way more than any other conventional fleet management systems. From the fleet analytics to daily task management, Eagle-IoT encompasses all the dimensions of fleet management. With insights obtained from Eagle-IoT platform, fleet managers can optimize their routes, reduce idle times, and detect and correct maintenance issues before they lead to costly breakdowns.

With Eagle-IoT fleet managers can utilize the insight about

· Fuel efficiency and identify areas where fuel costs can be reduced.

· Monitor driver behavior and identify risky driving habits that could lead to accidents.

· Schedule maintenance and repairs before problems occur, which can prevent costly downtime.

· Improve customer service by tracking vehicle location.

Inventory pools: a smart solution to stay liquid

Having a significant number of vehicles parked somewhere with no movement can be a real drag for any fleet organization. However, inventory pools can be a great asset to reduce that load. For those unaware of what inventory pools are, think of it as an organized car-share program for businesses. As the name suggests, a fleet of idle vehicles is pooled together and made available for other businesses to rent as needed. It’s a great way to generate revenue from unused assets while staying liquid. Plus, having access to a large pool of vehicles ensures better availability, increased efficiency and decreased downtime. It’s a smart way to scale fast without incurring a lot of capital costs.

However, managing inventory pools can be confusing and complicated without appropriate tracking and scheduling. But when combined with telematics, inventory pools can optimize fleet asset utilization. Inventory pools can be managed with Eagle-IoT asset Management where assets in the inventory pool will be automatically tracked. Eagle-IoT Asset Management consists of four pillars: optimal asset traceability, reliability, availability and performance. With the Asset Management solution, assets can be classified, maintenance schedules can be developed, and performance of the assets can be tracked.

Telematics and Asset Management are both powerful tools for fleet management industry. However, when used together, they create a synergy that allows fleet companies to maximize their return on investment. Eagle-IoT Fleet management software provides valuable data on vehicle performance, which can then be used to allocate inventory more efficiently. This results in fewer vehicles sitting idle and more revenue generated from every asset.

Case studies have shown that companies that implement both telematics and inventory pools experience significant increases in utilization rates and productivity. For example, one company saw a 20% increase in fleet utilization and a 25% reduction in vehicle downtime after implementing these systems. By combining these two solutions, fleet companies can stay liquid during uncertain times while also improving overall efficiency and profitability. It’s a win-win situation that every fleet company should consider.

From optimizing maintenance schedules to investing in fuel-efficient vehicles, Eagle-IoT covers everything you need to protect your bottom line during tough times. From optimizing maintenance schedules to investing in fuel-efficient vehicles, Eagle-IoT covers everything you need to protect your bottom line during tough times

Unlocking fleet equity is a vital strategy for fleet companies to stay liquid during uncertain times. By combining the power of telematics and asset management, fleet companies can identify usage patterns of vehicles, optimize their operations and increase profitability. Implementing inventory pool alongside telematics can help reduce expenses and improve customer service, giving companies an edge over their competition. It’s important to note that this process requires careful planning and execution to reap the full benefits of these solutions.

To unlocking fleet equity with telematics while maintaining financial stability

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