Telematics Trends for Transport 2021

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The Fleet Management Technology adoption increased by 8%, according to the “2021 Fleet Technology Trends Report”, which increased the Vehicle Fleets that integrate Tracking Technology to 72% in 2020.

Telematic is driving the Digital Transformation in Transportation Companies, inviting them to integrate Technology into their Vehicle Fleets focused on achieving the maximum  resources optimization and the costs reduction to the minimum as main objectives to ensure the operation profitability.

After a 2020 marked by uncertainty, boosted mainly by the pandemic situation, for 2021 an increase in the demand of Flexible and Adaptable Technologies for Transport Companies is forecast.

Telematics is in constant innovation and by 2021 it will play a key role in the optimization, productivity and profitability of vehicle fleets for Transport Companies. Here we share our analysis of the main Trends in Telematics Technology for 2021.

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Big Data

Optimal Fleet Management for the timely supply of food and essential resources in confinement was key during 2020, and now in 2021, adding the vaccines distribution, it will be essential to have an even more precise control routes and delivery processes.

Big Data helps convert millions of data into valuable information in short time periods for the detection of deficiencies and improvement opportunities, helping to reduce costs and improve safety through Predictive Maintenance for Engine Protection.

The data analysis will make it easier for Fleet Managers to optimize their units, allowing them to analyze condition, fuel consumption and useful life of their vehicles, with the aim of improving their resources productivity.

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Internet of Behavior (IoB)

The Internet of Behavior is based on the use of data to influence habits and modify them, in the operation of Transport Companies it is possible to monitor driving behaviors such as excessive idle times, sudden braking and acceleration to alert and correct them in real time, improving the drivers performance, safety during trip and protecting the vehicle and cargo integrity.

Telematics can help mitigate the COVID-19 contagion risk in the Personnel Transport and School Transport Fleets with the integration of RFID technology and video surveillance for the capacity control and monitoring the contagion chain in sick passengers and companions.

Facial recognition technology can optimize the allocation of drivers and vehicles, as well as monitor and detect risky behaviors during the trip such as distractions due to smartphone use at the wheel, fatigue signs such as yawning or drowsiness due to fatigue, to guarantee concentration on the road and provide safety on the road.

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Hyperautomation

Hyperautomation is the idea that everything that can be automated in a company, must be automated.

The lack of optimization in business processes is a risk that generates high costs, achieving Hyperautomation will be a key objective in 2021 for Vehicle Fleets, for this reason it is necessary to integrate technologies that provide optimization, prediction and automation for the operation efficiency and flexibility, guaranteeing a better customer experience.

Defining operation rules to streamline processes such as Door Opening and Closing Control in cargo trailers and Remote On / Off Trucks and Transport Buses are just the starting point of the potential of our Telematics Solutions.

Automating the deceleration and shutdown of Transport Vehicles to prevent risk situations and protect the integrity of driver, passengers, cargo and vehicle engine provides Transport Companies with an invaluable safety level for their customers and a solid advantage against your competitors.

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Smart Business

The uncertainty of 2020 requires Transportation Companies to adopt intelligent models that make them flexible and adaptable businesses for the challenges that arise in 2021.

As Fleet Managers have valuable information on their operation, they will be able to make better decisions in a timely manner and adapt to the requirements of their end customers. Only intelligent and flexible Transport Fleets will be able to remain competitive in the market.

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