Driver scorecard-First step to the safety of your fleet

Driver scorecard-First step to the safety of your fleet

Driver scorecard-First step to the safety of your fleet

No matter what the size of fleet is, safety of the asset and driver is always of the utmost importance for any fleet manager. To address the safety concerns of asset and to monitor the driver’s performance, driver scorecard was designed.

Driver scorecard initially emerged as an important metrics in the start of 2000 as a mean of measuring fuel economy and safety. It is a common saying you cannot manage what you cannot measure. However, with the evolvement of telematics it was developed as a tool for measuring the performance of drivers. The primarily focus of driver scorecard is to measure the aggressive driving, seat belt usage, and speeding that depicts the behavior of driving.

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The most distinctive characteristic of driver scorecard is the properly managed statistical data presented in interactive charts and images that helps in understanding the performance of driver without having any prior knowledge.

Eagle-I driver’s scorecard enables you to monitor the performance of your driver based on speeding, harsh braking, harsh acceleration, and idling. This report can be utilized to modify the driver behavior depending upon his practices. Moreover, it can also be customized according to individual preferences. Eagle-I dashboard gives you the power to review the performance of individual driver based on this six monthly history with interactive images and charts.

Operating the fleet in a same manner will eventually help an organization in improving the fuel economy along with the less wear and tear of vehicle. Not only this, safe driving behavior may earn you discounted insurance premium as many automobile insurers are integrating telematics based information in their policy.

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Fleet Intelligence Just Got Better!

Fleet Intelligence Just Got Better!

Fleet Intelligence Just Got Better!

Having the ability to monitor and analyze data is very important when it comes to keep track of your fleet vehicles. For an organization to have an edge in the competitive market one need to have an insight of operational activities in your fleet. This insight can be achieved by making a connection between your asset and integrating telematics with your business systems. Eagle-I has integrated power BI to provide the insight of what’s happened in the past and what’s happening in the present, and what might happen in the future. The integration of Power BI has enhanced the machine learning capabilities of Eagle-I to spot patterns in data and use those patterns to make informed predictions allowing fleet managers to generate forecasts and prepare themselves to meet future demand and other key metrics of running smooth fleet operations.

With the adoption of data-driven decision-making strategy in an organization significant improvement can be experienced. The fleet management systems consist of the data from the utilization of assets to their maintenance, compliance, accidents, and disposal. The integration allows the data from different operating systems to be gathered at a single platform which can be later used for analysis. This not only simplifies the cascade of data for analysis but also improves efficiency and saves the time of an organization by having all the relevant information in one place for decision-making.

The dashboard of customized telematics platform looks a like the front page of newspaper broadcasting exclusive dashboard reports with critical values while cutting down visual clutter to ensure fleet managers can analyze fleet activities rapidly while reducing navigation time. An effective vehicle tracking and fleet management system such as Eagle-I offers easy to use interface to provide custom access to fuel tracking, OBD data to determine engine fault codes. Eagle-I driver scorecard features over-speeding violations, harsh braking, harsh acceleration, harsh cornering, hours of service, idling, seatbelt violation. Eagle-I Driver Reports are designed to provide detailed information about driver behavior, their performance, miles traveled and violations.

The detailed analytics of driver performance can be used to customize the safety thresholds for your fleet. Eagle-I driver scorecard equips you with driver rating based on their driver behaviour for the past few weeks, months, or quarters. This will help the fleet managers to see the trends in driver behavior and how they are impacting the business. Moreover, CO2 emissions, fleet budgeting or cost-saving analyses across numerous vehicles can also be integrated into your custom solution.

Eagle-I offers advanced reporting which delivers the customized information you want, the way you want it, when you want it. Eagle-I reports comprises of

 

  • Asset based data
  • Driver based data
  • Location based data
  • FMS / Admin Reports

Eagle-I Care division can also send specific reports to the clients on daily or weekly bases. 

To ensure the complete utilization of the fleet software, a well-trained staff capable of handling the software is also of significant importance. The data collected, stored, and analyzed by the system can only make sense if it is

clearly understood by the operators. This information loses value if proper actions are not taken to solve the problems that have been detected without delay.

To learn more about Eagle-I fleet management and vehicle tracking system visit our website or contact us at info@dms-ksa.com today. Our experts would be happy to customize the best vehicle tracking features for your needs.

 

Why You Need Eagle-IoT as Your Preventive Maintenance Management Software

Why You Need Eagle-IoT as Your Preventive Maintenance Management Software

Why do you need Eagle-I as your preventive maintenance management software?

Fleet is the cornerstone of any business, if you’re not on top of fleet maintenance management, despite the numerous investments your business makes, none can be as significant as the one you are making in your fleet. Well-maintained fleets can not only save your drivers stranded in harsh weather conditions but it can also enhance the productivity of your fleet.

An upkeep fleet requires a solid, long-term preventative maintenance strategy that not only maximizes fleet uptime but also extends vehicle lifespan, keeping your fleet well-maintained to assure the safety of your assets while they are in motion.

Without telematics, preventative maintenance can be complicated. Eagle-I provides a full spectrum approach to the maintenance of fleets. With the integration of OBD-II, a DTC or a Diagnostic Trouble Code, is generated to notify about vehicle engine’s issues. There are typically limits for each system within your vehicle. When the vehicle detects that the issue exceeds these limits, it sends out a trouble code. OBD data obtained from IoT sensors embedded in your fleet can later be analysed to decide which components should be changed before they break down or cause an accident. Besides this, root cause of most issues can also be diagnosed remotely.

A preventative maintenance strategy is developed by integrating engine data, fuel consumption, tyre management, and odometer readings with fleet management software. Eagle-I also offers scheduled periodic maintenance for your fleet. The scheduled maintenance is a calendar-based maintenance that occurs at repeating intervals or in response to a work request. It can include things on the “daily” or “weekly” basis. To ensure streamline operation, Eagle-i, Service and Renewal module can be used to schedule your maintenance work without disrupting your daily operations. Scheduled maintenance can be based on date or distance. Eagle-i has capability to send email notifications to authorized personnel when an asset’s periodic maintenance gets due.

Using Eagle-I preventive maintenance solution can help automate processes and keep reports and historical data intact. Besides this preventive maintenance can prolong life expectancy of assets, reduced unplanned downtime, fewer breakdowns of fleet, improved reliability of mission-critical assets.

It is crucial to pick the right solution that not only offers built-in reporting but also automates maintenance workflows with instant maintenance reminders along with analytics and insights on maintenance-related issues. Eagle-I offers all that your business needs.

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Maximize Your Fleet’s Efficiency with Fuel Monitoring: Start Saving Today!

Maximize Your Fleet’s Efficiency with Fuel Monitoring: Start Saving Today!

Maximize Your Fleet’s Efficiency with Fuel Monitoring: Start Saving Today!

The fuel efficiency of a fleet represents the competency of fleet management. To ensure the optimal performance of your fleet, it is worthwhile to invest in both time and resources. In addition to offering insight into fuel usage, fuel monitoring solution also helps you in reducing the environmental effect of your fleet by providing you an insight into your fleet’s carbon emission, making your fleet operation more efficient and environmentally friendly. To analyze the fuel efficiency of your fleet, it is important to consider both fleet performance and driver behavior. Adopting good driving habits, performing regular maintenance, and making necessary modifications can help not only streamline fleet operations but also improves the bottom line. 

What factors should be considered to maximize fuel saving? 

When fleet management strategies are combined with the right tools, they offer a digital blueprint to maximize your fuel efficiency which enables you to execute smooth fleet operations. There are multiple factors that must be taken into account to determine the fuel efficiency of your fleet which involves both internal and external factors, such as aerodynamics, axle load, tire pressure, rolling resistance coefficient, and engine technology (petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric), driver behavior, etc.

Aerodynamics
The aerodynamics of trucks are complex, what works best for one fleet may not be best for another. Fuel economy can be improved by retrofitting your vehicles with aerodynamically designed components. To find a good fit fleet needs to go through some trial and error to streamline their vehicles 

Axle load 

Fuel consumption is significantly influenced by the distribution of cargo weight. Besides that, additional weight carried by the vehicle increases aerodynamic drag, which lowers fuel efficiency. To maintain a lean fleet, try removing the additional cargo container while not in use. 
 

Time Pressure

Under-inflated tires increase your vehicle’s drag, which results in low fuel economy. But how much exactly? According to research, 10 % of under-inflation increases fuel consumption by 2 %, 20% under-inflation increases fuel consumption by 4% while 40 % of under-inflation below the recommended level, can increase fuel consumption by 8%. 

Driver Behaviour

The way a vehicle is driven has a huge impact on how much fuel it uses. For instance, harsh braking and harsh acceleration can have a significant impact on fuel economy. Eagle-I driver behavior can track driving patterns to spot unsafe driving behavior and provide managers the information they need to coach drivers and modify behaviors. By promoting safe driving habits, fuel economy can be improved. 

Big Data and fuel efficiency

Fuel consumption is a big data fleet stat essential for controlling costs, and reducing CO2 emissions. With big data, Eagle-I provides the ability to accurately measure the variations in fuel across the fleet on a larger scale. 

Eagle-I provides you with an in-depth analysis of fuel consumption about 

  • How much fuel was refilled at a specific time interval? 
  • How much fuel is getting drained on daily basis? 
  • How much fuel is consumed by a vehicle per trip? 
  • How much fuel is wasted by vehicles during idling? 

Get a detailed breakdown of your fuel consumption analytics with Eagle-I fuel monitoring solution and use these big data reports to help make decisions on future vehicle procurement and driver coaching based on the insight. 

To learn more about the features and benefits of a comprehensive fleet management program, contact our experts today to discuss your specific needs and get a free demo. 

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Fleet Fuel Management with Telematics: A Solution Worth Considering

Fleet Fuel Management with Telematics: A Solution Worth Considering

Fleet Fuel Management with Telematics: A Solution Worth Considering

Telematics technology has transformed how fleet managers operate their fleets. It has not only proven to be a game changer for fleet management by giving previously unattainable real-time data and insights but with the integration of fuel level sensors into telematics systems, fleet managers can gain critical insights into fuel usage patterns, identify areas for improvement, and optimize their fleets for maximum efficiency and cost savings.  

What is fuel level sensor and how does it operate? 

A fuel level sensor is a gadget that determines how much fuel is left in vehicle’s tank.  It helps you to log and gain powerful insight about your fuel consumption and how it contributes to asset operating costs. With a click, you can identify high consumption vehicles and allocate them based on their usage.  

Connecting the fuel level sensor to the telematics system is of paramount importance. Once connected, the data from the sensor is transferred to the Eagle-I dashboard which then compute and analyze the fuel usage  

Eagle-I offer fuel management using an ultrasonic fuel level sensor. These fuel sensors are non-invasive tools installed on fuel tanks. They do not require contact with the fuel and do not damage the fuel tank. It is easy to install and environmentally friendly. Besides this, they are IP66 compliant which means they provides ±0.5% level accuracy with a measurement range of 5cm-100cm. Our ultrasonic fuel level sensors are compatible with the advanced telematics devices offered by Digital Myths Solution.   
Eagle-I 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 the 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.  
Once the fuel level data is integrated into the telematics system, fleet managers can access it in real-time. This allows them to monitor fuel consumption and usage patterns, identify potential problems such as fuel leaks or theft, and optimize routes to reduce fuel consumption. 
In addition to fuel level data, telematics systems can also collect other data related to fuel usage, such as engine performance, vehicle speed, and idle time. By combining this data with fuel level data, fleet managers can gain a comprehensive view of their vehicles’ fuel usage patterns and identify areas for improvement. 
For example, if a particular vehicle in the fleet is consistently using more fuel than others, it may be due to inefficient driving habits, such as excessive idling or speeding. By identifying these issues, fleet managers can provide training to drivers to improve their fuel efficiency and reduce overall fuel costs. 
The combo of fleet management solution and fuel monitoring is quickly a must-have for any fleet manager looking to stay competitive in today’s fast-paced business environment.  

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Digital Transformation: A realistic view from the inside of Iceberg

Digital Transformation: A realistic view from the inside of Iceberg

Digital Transformation: A realistic view from the inside of Iceberg

Many businesses are undergoing extensive transformation initiatives, integrating the internet of things on an enormous scale and harnessing the power of data to either capitalize on these trends or just to stay up with rivals as digital technologies significantly disrupt industry after industry. However, based on this year’s statistics, less than 30 percent succeed. Why do enormous IoT projects fail? Digital transitions are much harder. The biggest setback in IoT adoption for organizations isn’t in installation; it’s when they attempt to broaden their operations. What works or tests well on a local/smaller scale frequently breaks apart when firms try to execute it on a broader scale (regionally, worldwide, or in other parts of the business) which not only results in monetary loss but substantial time When it comes to growing IoT, one of the several challenges faced by organizations involves the incorporation of additional devices into their current setup which demands the proper management of IoT solutions, IoT devices and justifying ROI to explain and control project expenses. Before deploying IoT for scalability it’s important to evaluate the following pressing questions:

· What to expect after implementing IoT solution?

· How the IoT solutions will be managed?

· Will the operations be expanded in the future?

· How the entire project life cycle will be managed?

Deploying IoT-based solution into a business requires ongoing after-service participation from third-party solution providers. While challenges are certain to develop at some point throughout the project’s lifespan, careful preparation for them will ensure little disruption. It is better to determine upfront, how the issues can be managed remotely or what kind of security protocols needs to be implemented

Once the IoT fleet solution is implemented, chances are an organization might want to expand the implementation of solution to other dimensions. But before having a strong foothold, one needs to ensure can it be easily integrated with the existing interface or API.

Successfully connecting and installing hundreds or thousands of IoT devices involves competence in procurement, certification, mobile device management, testing and logistics. Most businesses lack all of the essential resources.

Eagle-I is an IoT managed service provider who not only has the infrastructure to provide connection, wireless management, and network administration using software-defined networking technologies but also manages mobile device, their testing, logistics, certification which can aid in the speedier deployment of scalable IoT projects with a lower total cost of ownership

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