According to the article “Telematics will change trucks and trucking” by Sean
Kilcarr 2015, connectivity and opportunities created by data analysis is
going to change trucks and the trucking industry. This introduces key
benefits of having an electronic logging device, such as connecting truck drivers
via smart phone applications, better utilization of data and mixing of data
and video. The easy
to deploy Saavy FleetTrac telematic device would facilitate connectivity for
Telematics in trucking. It features a powerful antenna which allows concealed
mounting within a vehicle. Wallace Lau argued
that “connectivity is the biggest enabler of a lot of potential benefits for
this industry.” Through connectivity drivers avoid traffic congestion when
operating night time schedules. This highlights how telematics in trucking
would be highly beneficial to every truck driver.
For functionality, "Savvy Fleetrac can be adapted to the customer's
specific context” .In order to meet the individual customer's truck
specifications the Savvy FleetTrac adjustable, “optimized for quick
installation” and requires no external antennae. Savvy FleetTrac stands out
because it needs very little power to operate, so it meets all current and
foreseeable environmental regulations. Low power usage allows for longer
operating time.
Some of the changes connectivity would make in the industry
would be allowing drivers to capitalise on data. The Saavy FleetTrac provides drivers with information in real-time
via a portal and links it to a ”top quality map with all the relevant
geo-information.A application of this would be avoid traffic congestion when operating night
time schedules. This bring drivers benefits such as
increased fuel economy. The software is
Web-based and can be used without local installation conveniently through the
Internet, via cloud, private cloud and on premises. Drivers could access via
mobile devices from anywhere and at any time.users of the Saavy FleetTrac receive a clear overview of their processes and
can monitor their activities.
GeoTab GO7 is a
smiliar product compared to Savvy FleetTrac. For over a decade, Geotab has been a proven
industry leader in the area of fleet management and vehicle tracking
technology, also known as telematics. Geotab’s advanced telematics is used to
manage employee productivity and significantly reduce accidents. Geotab helps
manage the maintenance, inventorying and fuel management of the company's fleet
vehicles. The difference between them is that Savvy FleetTrac focus more on the
truck by the sensors, door and switch monitor. GO7 concern for the drivers
safety and developed various productivity reports to help you visualize
your fleet and driver activities throughout the day.
One of the main concerns would be information security. With data being garnered,
hacking would disrupt telematics in trucking. The Savvy
FleetTrac device transmits data securely via encryption. Additionally, data
transmission checks ensures the safety of the information.
In conclusion, two way
communication can take the guesswork out of handling unexpected situations on
the road, such as bad weather or a major traffic jam. Also to keep track
of all vehicles at all times, an especially important feature if a truck is
stolen or damaged. This product is very useful for all truck users.
Reference list:
Telematics will change truck and truckings
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B__L-vx3a2PqQUlEX2tQTTc1eTA
Product for Savvy FleetTrac
http://www.savvy-telematics.com/en/savvy-fleet-trac.html
Product for GeoTab GO7
https://www.geotab.com/vehicle-tracking-device/