| Truck Tracking System As long as companies have been trucking goods, they have needed a system for managing that transportation, including route scheduling, methods for drivers to check in with base, and systems to monitor drivers, especially during vehicle breakdowns. Efficient fleet management can reduce overtime and increase profits. Implementing a truck tracking system is a major important part of fleet management, and the best tracking system today is a GPS truck tracking system. GPS (Global Positioning System) was established by the U. S. Department of Defense and consists of 24 orbiting satellites that continuously transmit radio signals. By placing a GPS receiver in a vehicle, the distribution center or warehouse can keep track of the exact location of each truck on the company's delivery route. To determine the exact position of each truck, the GPS receiver must be able to lock on to three satellite signals. By measuring the difference between the time the signal was sent and the time it was received from these three satellites, the receiver can calculate latitude, longitude, and altitude. Managing the GPS data and monitoring the trucks is a two-part system. First the equipment must be installed into the vehicles, and then a system set up at home base to receive the information. The type of system can vary depending on the specific needs of each trucking company. For example, a company with a small fleet may only require basic vehicle tracking. This system shows location, route, stops, and speed of the truck. Independent contractors and executives may also find the basic system helpful as a way to keep record of trip mileage, time, and travel records. A company with a larger fleet or who needs more detailed information, may select a real-time GPS truck tracking system. These systems can provide location updates every few minutes, automatically email reports, provide digital and satellite maps, and help keep a record of vehicle maintenance. Advanced real-time systems include additional features such as wireless communication, two-way text messaging, and automatic downloads when the truck approaches base (ideal for large fleets). In addition, the GPS receiver can record information for over two months, track idle time with an ignition on and off sensor and document actual stop locations. These advanced systems often require a laptop computer or a PDA. For long haul or "over-the-road" trucking, there are advanced real-time GPS tracking systems that provide the features already listed, plus on-board automated DOT (Department of Transportation) reporting, reports on engine diagnostics, and paperless forms. One of the downsides to GPS tracking is that the radio signals from the satellites are line-of-sight signals. That means that the signals pass through clouds, glass and plastic, but can be obstructed by mountains and buildings. For a company that cannot afford to be without coverage due to signal loss, there are systems that will continue to track the vehicle when it enters an area not covered by cellular signals. With these systems, the user can locate the truck on demand without waiting for historical data, which provides an invaluable tool for companies performing critical services. By implementing a GPS truck tracking system, companies can obtain many important details to improve service and to reduce problems while transporting goods. These systems can locate drivers who claim they'll arrive in a few minutes, but don't. With GPS mapping, the company can more accurately predict truck arrival times. Unauthorized truck usage can be reduced and/or eliminated, and home base can be notified when a driver speeds or leaves his or her designated route. Plus, in case of drivers who get lost or vehicles that breakdown, the GPS system can more accurately locate them and quickly get them assistance. Features : • View your vehicle locations, on a GIS map nationwide • Recording and sorting of up to 2000 positioning locations, route traveled, speed and other parameters. No data is lost due to poor or no GSM coverage • Set Virtual Geo Fences, to alert when a vehicle goes out of predefined boundaries • The ability to set way point rules to alert when a vehicle: - Has not entered/left a pre-defined area by a pre-specified time - Remains in a defined area for an excessive amount of time - Takes an excessive/unusual amount of time to travel between planned stops • Fuel Sensor, to check fuel theft, contamination or usage • Thermal Sensor, to provide instant alerts for high and low temperatures in a thermal sensitive cargo • Accident Detector, detects impact in case of an accident • Set a series of speed limit rules, get instant alerts hen a certain speed limit is breached • Establish routes and rules to alerts or report on route deviation • Track mileage, track annual mileage through GPS @ ± 3% • Measure distance from key on to key off, report generation by driver an the vehicle • Generate a range of MIS Reports; these can be made available on demand to pre-scheduled and pre-defined address within the organisation. MIS reports include vehicle history, speed violation, work-hours, stop-hours, fuel usage, GEO fencing, water temperature, oil pressure etc. • Alerts for various mechanical warnings, including low oil pressure, high water temperature, brake light failure, low battery and other warnings • Instant alerts when a certain compartment or a series of compartments are opened. Vital for critical high value transportation • Jamming protection, put to usage in case of anti-jammers placed for communication disruption • Emergency button, to invoke an immediate high priority transmission to the centre • Gradual stop function, fuel cut ensures safe and secure recovery of your vehicle • Ability to integrate with any external software, like ERP/ Fleet Management/ Navigation etc. • External Protocol support, for external devices and third party protocols such as MDP and RFID |
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