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TELEMATICS

In a joint development with parent company Bridgestone, leading telematics solutions provider Webfleet Solutions has launched WEBFLEET TPMS.

The new solution provides predictive tyre management in the award-winning WEBFLEET fleet management platform.

Designed for heavy commercial vehicles, such as trucks and buses, WEBFLEET TPMS uses sensors that continuously monitor tyre pressure levels and temperature. The information is sent to the WEBFLEET Telematics Service Platform for analysis.

If issues are detected, WEBFLEET alerts the fleet manager in the office and the driver in the cab in real time – allowing them to take action before more serious problems develop that might lead to accidents, disruption and downtime.

“The majority of heavy truck breakdowns on European roads are caused by tyre-related issues such as under-inflated tyres,” says Paul Verheijen, vice-president product management of Bridgestone Mobility Solutions.

“Manual pressure checks are time-consuming and slow leaks are very difficult for drivers to detect. WEBFLEET TPMS is not only digitising and automating this entire process, but also directly enables the fleet operator to make fast, informed decisions to improve road safety and reduce tyre-related costs and downtime.”

COLOUR-CODED NOTIFICATIONS

The instant notifications that are triggered when abnormal tyre pressure or temperature is detected are colourcoded. The colours reflect the severity of the issue, which helps users determine the right course of action.

The WEBFLEET TPMS sensors are precise and easy to install, as they can be fitted without removing the tyre. They allow the TPMS solution to detect under- or over-inflation before it’s visible. While properly inflated tyres increase safety, they also offer better fuel efficiency and an optimised tyre service life. All of this translates into lower CO2 emissions and extended tyre life.

“With WEBFLEET TPMS, we are reinforcing our market leadership in connected transport solutions,” says Jan-Maarten de Vries, CEO of Bridgestone Mobility Solutions.

“By adding real-time tyre insights to WEBFLEET, transport companies have control and visibility over their entire fleet operation – all from one interface.”

The launch follows hot on the heels of a raft of new developments from the company, including its most technically sophisticated driver terminal to date, the PRO 8475; and WEBFLEET Video, a video telematics system that uses artificial intelligence technology to automatically identify risky behaviour, such as distracted driving or mobile phone usage.

The PRO 8475 connects drivers and businesses via WEBFLEET and combines a wealth of features, including order management, driving performance feedback and apps for keeping accurate and reliable mileage records. With advanced technologies, including LTE connectivity and Google Services, it is also break-resistant, shockproof, UV-resistant, vibration-proof, and both dust- and water-protected.

WEBFLEET Video, meanwhile, proactively prevents dangerous situations from developing by using algorithms to deliver 95% accuracy on motion alerts. What’s more, because vehicle dashcams are fully integrated, it allows users to access and manage their vehicles and in-vehicle cameras using a single interface.

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3605 or visit webfleet.com