BPW aids efficiency with idem telematics
BPW has outlined key features of its idem telematics offering, which provides a full suite of fleet oversight functionality for trailers.
“The fully integrated system is designed to fit seamlessly into your operations,” the company said.
“Access to real-time data allows you to precisely control temperatures whilst monitoring vehicle reliability and the security of goods during transport.
“The data captured and the reports generated by the system give a valuable overview of your transport operations, allowing management to improve their fleet utilisation and efficiency through considerable fuel savings and lower insurance premiums.
“From dispatching and scheduling to monitoring and invoicing, telematics will make your workflow easier, clearer and more cost-effective. Using telematics systems enhances your levels of customer service and ability to win and maintain contracts: a big advantage for forwarders and haulage companies who operate in highly contested markets.”
The Cargofleet telematics systems from idem are said to provide operators with access to a far greater level of data, enabling trailer fleets to be controlled and monitored like never before.
“It’s far more than a simple track and trace system,” said BPW.
“From just one advanced source covering multiple functions, Cargofleet generates a wealth of data allowing transport operators and drivers to keep an eye on the health of their trailers.”
The system uses GPS to keep operators constantly informed about trailers’ current locations, helping to protect against theft and providing complete route supervision to aid optimisation of costs and energy consumption.
Cargofleet is also linked to the EBS module, providing live vehicle data showing speed, bogie weight and EBS faults. It can also flag up harsh braking applications, roll stability interventions and specific trailer EBS fault codes.
Further functionality includes wireless tyre control monitoring to provide not only tyre pressure alerts, but also information on tyres’ temperature, thereby improving safety, extending tyre life and enabling fuel savings. Pressure and temperature are recorded simultaneously via rim-mounted sensors, while valve-mounted sensors are also available which only report pressure. Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) data and icon alerts are displayed on the portal for rapid status visibility.
In addition, an electronic brake performance monitoring system (EBPMS) allows the operator to share data with DVSA’s Earned Recognition scheme to demonstrate compliance, reducing the required annual roller brake tests from at least four to one per year. This system features automated error alerts to enable proactive repair and maintenance.
For refrigerated trailers, temperature monitoring and control are available, enabling access to live temperature data and fridge running hours, as well as a reliable temperature history for end customers. Meanwhile, the fridge fuel level can be monitored to help prevent damage to loads due to fridge failure and to reduce the risk of fuel theft, with alerts sent when levels are low.
Door sensors and door locks are deployed to monitor door opening, with alerts available for high-value load monitoring and unauthorised entry.
A comprehensive alarm function can proactively alert relevant personnel to issues, and exception reporting is available for specific data or occurrences.
A driver app, available for smartphones and tablets, provides in-cab visibility of telematics data for drivers, enabling them to remedy any issues promptly if required.
The continuous overview of the current tractor unit and trailer combination is a particularly effective tool for vehicle fleet management, says BPW. Available tractor information also includes Fleet Management System (FMS) data and digital tachograph data.
Each individual trailer’s location can be viewed via the portal homepage including their status, such as moving or standing, loaded or unloaded etc. Trailer tracking is available across Europe as standard, with a zoom function available to view street level. Historic movements and routes can be displayed, including start and end points, parking locations and portal alarm activations. Details are recorded every 15 minutes, or five minutes for temperature monitoring systems.
Geofences can be set by postal code or address, and with polygonal or circular mapping, with areas covered highlighted on the map.
