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TechnoNews - USA - Tracking Trucks the Telematics Way
Fleet operators are using a combination of wireless, computing, and GPS systems to cut costs and keep better tabs on drivers
USA -BusinessWeek, by Rachael King -Oct 9, 2006: -- Times are tough in trucking. Operating margins are low, driver turnover is high, and fuel costs are through the roof. Consider the expenses associated with truck idling alone. As long-haul drivers rest in their cabs or operate onboard appliances such as microwave ovens and TVs, often they leave the engine running. According to a 2002 study by the Environmental Protection Agency, long-duration truck idling consumes about 960 million gallons of diesel fuel annually... No wonder it's drivers, rather than fleet operators, who control some 80% of the variable costs associated with trucking. In an effort to rein in expenses, a growing number of trucking companies is investing in so-called telematics, a combination of computing, wireless data, and global positioning system (GPS) technology... The idea behind telematics is to help fleet operators run their businesses more efficiently...
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