Global positioning systems
Global positioning systems have been gaining strength in recent decades due to the growing need for the transportation industry to cautiously manage its assets both by regulation and by necessity, the latter in order to increase the control and efficiency of its operations, processes and services. It is basically a security measure that, in addition to indicating the position of the asset in real time, provides data that helps managers analyze risk situations, accidents or more efficient transportation routes.
¿To what extent is control taken through these systems?
As a matter of fact, the answer to the question lies in the customer’s immediate need. For an organization that only wants to comply with regulations, a simple GPS module that indicates the position of the fleet is enough, it is not necessary to go beyond the conventional. But if what the client wants is to increase efficiency and optimize their processes, it is always necessary to go beyond the ordinary. There are advanced global positioning systems that, in addition to indicating the position of assets with millimeter precision, provide a detailed report of the routes they take.
A high-tech GPS system is capable of providing figures and reports that can help determine even more complex situations. Among the most notable functions of this equipment we find the following:
Driver’s Driving Report
Recreation of Accident Scenes
Fuel Consumption Measurement with high precision
Audio and Video Recording
Among other
These variables provide unique information, which significantly extends the managers’ control over the fleet by monitoring in detail what happens during and after the fleet.
The driving report provides the possibility of knowing the driving mode used by drivers when it comes to:
Speeding
Compliance with traffic rules (stops, improper crossings, traffic lights, etc.)
Vehicle status (how long it lasted on or off)
In this way it is easy to see the behavior of the drivers and evaluate whether they are making good use of the vehicle and respecting traffic rules. Data that directly benefits companies in the quality control of their services, and the assessment of staff.
Exclusive features
A particular feature of this system is the recreation of accidents or collisions. It is an advanced tool that recreates vehicle collisions through a digital scene. This is thanks to software that has the necessary technology to resuscitate these scenarios, collecting a series of data at the time of the accident.
However, the function that could be considered the largest differentiating factor compared to conventional systems is the remote fuel control. This measures with high precision through graphs generated by the platform. Its origin comes from a sensor installed in the vehicle’s gas tank that measures fuel consumption at all times. For those in the yellow machinery or logistics and land transportation industry, it is presented as an effective way to optimize resources and save operating expenses, preventing drivers from resorting to the illegal sale of gasoline, taking inefficient routes, or using the budget of gasoline to satisfy needs other than those agreed upon.
