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MUST-HAVE TELEMATICS FEATURES FOR 2021
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ehicle-tracking software has been evolving to a point where real-time data is not only available centrally, but also easily accessible to a mobile team of drivers and fleet professionals. Onboard tracking, video and sensors are now being combined with artificial intelligence (AI) processors that interpret as well as record the road ahead. Simply put, today’s vehicles are now smarter than humans, but in a good way. By using data, connectivity and AIpowered analysis, companies can have a huge competitive advantage if they act on the issues at hand. Drivers have access to predictive technology that identifies road signage, driver behavior, weather conditions and road conditions to help guide them to the safest, most efficient route. Here are 10 must-have telematics features for 2021.
1. Real-time vehicle tracking Instead of dots on a map, vehicles are watched as part of a “virtual drone view” that shows a map of the highways and neighborhoods being driven through. Drone view provides real-time positional information, so you can see the vehicle moving along the road with trip and vehicle health details on the screen without lag. The transmitted data also includes additional information on vehicle parameters such as speed, driver fatigue and fuel use.
2. Integrated dashboard camera Constant recording of the road ahead
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provides a wealth of information about the trip and an important record if there is an accident. Time-stamped with precision, it can help resolve many potentially expensive legal issues should they arise. Integrated with a fleet management system’s modern analytics, high-definition video recordings can be excellent training aids for: •Tailgating •Speeding •Distracted driving •Stop-sign violations •Accident reconstruction and legal protection •Harsh acceleration and harsh braking •Positive driving events to award and retain best drivers
3. AI cameras
Analytics engines should do more than provide canned reports on vehicle and fleet performance. They should provide insights and instantly answer the big questions. It is these real-time analytics that enable businesses to empower their teams and act fast when issues arise. This move from reactive “canned” reports to proactive real-time analytics will build a competitive advantage for early adopters.
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5. AI insights Another way AI is changing the fleet management industry is through reporting and insights. AI analytics helps fleet managers understand the biggest influencing factors on outcomes and identify critical points of impact. Three ways that AI is transforming analytics are: Learning the business. Using machine learning, AI monitors every aspect of a fleet operation and learns how your business runs so it can identify opportunities for improvement. Spotting patterns and anomalies. The AI engine takes fleet data and develops patterns, which helps it immediately spot anomalies and highlight possible issues. Automatically alerting management. Management is alerted in real-time so
Thanks to computer vision, dashboard cameras—powered by AI—can now read and understand the road and the driver, providing valuable insights into driver behavior, such as distracted driving and driver fatigue. Turn your video into actionable business intelligence that supports driver training and coaching, rewards positive driving behaviors and creates driver safety scores, which is a great way to build a culture of safety within an organization. Experience real-time camera footage and alerts alongside machine learning for optimal driver safety and @ kryuchka-yaroslav_adobe.stock.com JUNE 2021 | FOOD LOGISTICS
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