ISS tackles vehicle thefts and roll-aways
Among the technologies available from Innovative Safety Systems (ISS) Ltd is IDClear, a custom-designed device developed in partnership with Amey Fleet Services, which prevents vehicle thefts as well as roll-aways by ensuring that only authorised, identified drivers can move specified vehicles.
IDClear incorporates both anti-roll-away and driver ID solutions to secure vehicles when they are stationary but running idle, to power equipment such as bin lifts. When the driver leaves the cab, IDClear ensures that the truck is immobilised and the handbrake is applied automatically.
Drivers must be identified using either an RFID wristband, keypad or a covert actuator before the vehicle can be manoeuvred.
Jason Clement, supply chain manager for Amey Fleet Services, said: “We recognise the need to do more to protect the public from the dangers of vehicles either rolling away or being stolen, and we worked closely with ISS on the development of IDClear.
“In response ISS have designed a product that addresses the problem in a robust, cost effective way, and ultimately saves lives. We are delighted with the finished product and confident it will become an integral piece of vehicle equipment for most fleet operators in the waste sector, and indeed other areas.”
IDClear includes a customisable, programmable audio warning system inside the cab, to relay warning messages to drivers as well as a secondary external speaker to alert vehicle operators and the public.
An onboard data recorder logs over 50 different event types including critical CAN bus data from the vehicle for up to three years. Another feature of IDClear is that this data can be received remotely by transport managers via ISS’ live CCTV, tracking and telemetry solutions.
Gavin Thoday, CEO, ISS: “We have incorporated extra safety checks into IDClear, including a built-in ‘black box recorder’ to gather data such as when RFID tags are presented or when the park brake was applied. This information can be interrogated in the event of an incident.
“Integrated speed and brake monitoring systems ensure IDClear is entirely fail-safe and cannot be used inadvertently.
“IDClear can be fitted to multiple vehicle marques and integrates with all our other systems. This means operators can adopt one system and one common reporting platform for all their vehicle safety equipment, which improves both the safety and efficiency of their operations.”
ISS recently launched its own fleet management and safety software division – FleetClear – which the company says brings together multiple products (including IDClear), data and services into one easy-to-use, web-based platform.
FleetClear can be used to manage vehicle assets, driver monitoring, telematics, video recording, vehicle tracking, safety equipment, compliance and operational management.
