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27TH NOVEMBER 2019
What is telematics?
Telematics is a fleet manager’s best friend! It is a common misconception that telematics is simply vehicle tracking but it is so much more than that. Fleet telematics provides insight and data that can help take your fleet to the next level by improving vehicle and driver performance as well as reducing fuel costs.
WEX Telematics allows you to:
Track the location of all the vehicles in your fleet
Reduce fuel costs by up to 20%
Monitor and improve driver performance
Set up security features to prevent vehicle misuse
Integrate it with your fuel card for the full picture of your fleet’s performance
How telematics helps fleet management
Fleet managers are usually responsible for a number of drivers and vehicles. This responsibility comes with a lot of pressure; pressure to ensure that they’re getting the most out of their assets.
Whilst the role of a fleet manager will vary from company to company, their concerns will generally stay the same. Here are some of the ways in which WEX Telematics can help fleet managers overcome these worries:
Better vehicle and driver safety
WEX Telematics gives each driver a performance score based on stats such as speeding and harsh braking/acceleration. The overall score as well as the breakdown in each category gives you insight into how safe your drivers are being on the road. If someone is putting themselves and company property in danger then you can see exactly where and when. WEX Telematics is integrated with Google Maps and allows you to see the exact location where the incident occurred as well as recording the speed of the vehicle.
Reduce fuel costs
Cutting out behaviour such as speeding and harsh acceleration will also help you cut fuel costs by improving fuel efficiency. These inefficient methods of driving are as wasteful as they are dangerous. Each driver receives a score based on driving performance so as well as improving safety on the road, WEX Telematics can also inspire healthy competition whereby drivers compete to be crowned the best driver. As drivers compete to improve their score, their safer driving style will save you money on fuel costs.
Improve the efficiency of your fleet
Ensure that you’re taking the most efficient routes available in order to get to your customers as soon as possible. Plan every journey with live traffic updates to ensure that you spend as little time as possible stuck in traffic. You can send your customer a tracker link so that they know when the driver will be arriving. Driver timesheets show you when each vehicle was turned on and off as well as the total mileage recorded allowing you to ensure all drivers are working their appropriate hours and reduce vehicle idle time.
Prevent vehicle misuse
When responsible for expensive equipment, you want to make sure that it is safe and not being misused. WEX Telematics’ ‘geofencing’ feature allows you to set up a virtual boundary around a vehicle. Should it leave this area, you will be immediately notified via the mobile app. Similarly, you can set ‘working hours’ and be notified if any vehicle is activated out of hours. The live maps feature provides real time vehicle tracking meaning you always know where your vehicles are.
Additional features of WEX Telematics
What is telematics?
Telematics is a fleet manager’s best friend! It is a common misconception that telematics is simply vehicle tracking but it is so much more than that. Fleet telematics provides insight and data that can help take your fleet to the next level by improving vehicle and driver performance as well as reducing fuel costs.
WEX Telematics allows you to:
? Track the location all of the vehicles in your fleet
? Monitor and improve driver performance
⛽ Reduce fuel costs by up to 20%
? Set up security features to prevent vehicle misuse
? Integrate it with your fuel card for the full picture of your fleet’s performance
How telematics helps fleet management
Fleet managers are usually responsible for a number of drivers and vehicles. This responsibility comes with a lot of pressure; pressure to ensure that they’re getting the most out of their assets.
Whilst the role of a fleet manager will vary from company to company, their concerns will generally stay the same. Here are some of the ways in which WEX Telematics can help fleet managers overcome these worries:
Better vehicle and driver safety
WEX Telematics gives each driver a performance score based on stats such as speeding and harsh braking/acceleration. The overall score as well as the breakdown in each category gives you insight into how safe your drivers are being on the road. If someone is putting themselves and company property in danger then you can see exactly where and when. WEX Telematics is integrated with Google Maps and allows you to see the exact location where the incident occurred as well as recording the speed of the vehicle.
Reduce fuel costs
Cutting out behaviour such as speeding and harsh acceleration will also help you cut fuel costs by improving fuel efficiency. These inefficient methods of driving are as wasteful as they are dangerous. Each driver receives a score based on driving performance so as well as improving safety on the road, WEX Telematics can also inspire healthy competition whereby drivers compete to be crowned the best driver. As drivers compete to improve their score, their safer driving style will save you money on fuel costs.
Improve the efficiency of your fleet
Ensure that you’re taking the most efficient routes available in order to get to your customers as soon as possible. Plan every journey with live traffic updates to ensure that you spend as little time as possible stuck in traffic. You can send your customer a tracker link so that they know when the driver will be arriving. Driver timesheets show you when each vehicle was turned on and off as well as the total mileage recorded allowing you to ensure all drivers are working their appropriate hours and reduce vehicle idle time.
Prevent vehicle misuse
When responsible for expensive equipment, you want to make sure that it is safe and not being misused. WEX Telematics’ ‘geofencing’ feature allows you to set up a virtual boundary around a vehicle. Should it leave this area, you will be immediately notified via the mobile app. Similarly, you can set ‘working hours’ and be notified if any vehicle is activated out of hours. The live maps feature provides real time vehicle tracking meaning you always know where your vehicles are.
Additional features of WEX Telematics
Telematics Mobile App
Fleet managers can use the free WEX Telematics mobile app to manage their fleet on the go. Get immediate access to all of the same data and insight that is available on the desktop version. Receive push notifications on a range of customisable incidents. Want to know if a specific vehicle leaves its work area or if a certain driver is speeding? Receive live updates to your phone to ensure that you always have the latest information on your fleet.
Dashcam
The dashcam records HD quality footage that gives you and your drivers further protection when out on the road. The dashcam will automatically download any high-threshold driver performance events to the web portal which allows you to see exactly what happened in the moments leading up to the incident. If a driver is claiming that their harsh braking was the result of a negligent road user then you are able to check the footage and see what happened. Each unit is available at an upfront cost followed by a monthly subscription.
Fuel card integration
Linking your WEX Telematics account to your Esso Card™ (or multi-card) gives you the full picture of your fleet’s performance. As well as the data discussed above, you will also be able to see where and when each vehicle was refuelled and what miles per gallon it is achieving. Here you will get a clear view of how improving your drivers’ fuel efficiency is cutting your fleet’s fuel costs.
Fuel card integration
Linking your WEX Telematics account to your Esso Card™ (or multi-card) gives you the full picture of your fleet’s performance. As well as the data discussed above, you will also be able to see where and when each vehicle was refuelled and what miles per gallon it is achieving. Here you will get a clear view of how improving your drivers’ fuel efficiency is cutting your fleet’s fuel costs.
Still unsure if WEX Telematics is right for you? Don’t just take our word for it:
I have been using the WEX Telematics system on the truck since august 2016 and it has proven to be extremely useful for tracking the vehicle and updating clients. The Esso Card™ makes sure I get the best price available for my fuel. The staff are very helpful and friendly at all.
CARPET DESIGN AND FLOORING LTD
We have been using WEX Telematics for a year and it has made endless differences to our day-to-day working. We are able to keep customers informed of our installer’s progress throughout the day. It has allowed us to improve the service we offer. Thank you WEX.
AB DEVELOPMENTS (YORKSHIRE) LIMITED
As a company, we are very happy with the service we require and it’s very cost effective. Operations are very helpful and always been fast and efficient when I have had any queries or issues. The engineers are very punctual and polite.
Carrickeast have introduced WEX Telematics into most of our vehicles over the past 4 months. We are very happy with the product and would recommend it to anyone. The security of knowing where your vehicles are at any time day or night is invaluable.
For more information on WEX Telematics and how it can benefit your business, check out our YouTube channel. We have videos explaining each feature of WEX Telematics as well as a demonstration video.
To book a hands-on demo of WEX Telematics for your business, please fill out this form and we will be in touch to arrange a demo at a time that suits you.