EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN FLEET MANAGEMENT
WORDS BY ANBY ALCOMENDAS
Technology is reshaping and redefining what it means to manage a fleet of vehicles . In truth , going digital is the future of fleet management . Many tech-based solutions are now maturing at an incredibly rapid rate allowing fleet operators to pursue a dynamic approach to managing costs , improving uptime , and keeping drivers safe on the road .
We ’ ve certainly come a long way from using spreadsheets and maps to manage daily operations . Today , we have access to telematics , GPS , and dash cams that are making fleet management that much more efficient .
And yet , that ’ s just the tip of the iceberg . More comprehensive software and hardware solutions powered by cloud computing , AI , and AR that are designed to help fleet managers overcome every challenge from vehicle management , routing , maintenance , driver safety , driver management , security , fuel management , payment management , and more !
Let ’ s look at some of the key emerging tech that are set to bring fleet management to the next level :
Advanced Telematics Telematics have been around since the 1960s and in the advent of cloud computing , it has only become a more powerful and useful tool for fleet operators . The amount of data that it can capture today presents unique opportunities for fleets to improve efficiency , costs , and safety .
Faster 4G and 5G networks provide more robust data than just GPS tracking . More telematics systems are providing real-time driver safety coaching as well as tools on predicative fleet maintenance , fuel management , and productivity .
Internet of Things
Paired with telematics , the internet of things ( IoT ) introduces sensors and wireless technologies that made active data collection possible , giving rise to connected mobility .
Today , IoT is used to notify fleet managers wherever they are of issues that drivers experience on the road which allows them to proactively solve safety and efficiency issues .
In the future , IoT can link potentially to other services and devices on the road via a network including public infrastructure such as traffic lights , emergency centres , and even other vehicles . While this intelligent connection
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