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Introducing Telematics<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Telematics systems provide complete fleet management solutions for businesses big and small. Installing telematics fleet management systems enables the complete tracking of vehicles from optimizing vehicle maintenance to improving customer service. Telematics fleet management solutions benefit businesses by improving efficiency, lowering operating costs, and promoting better driver safety. <\/span><\/p>\n

Vehicle telematics systems use a combination of a GPS receiver, a telematics device, and communication devices. These devices monitor and relay important information on vehicle use. In some ways, you could call telematics systems the \u201cblack box\u201d of the vehicle industry. <\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, you will learn exactly what a telematics system is. You will also find out how these technological solutions can improve corporate fleet management.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Telematics?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The term \u201c<\/span>telematics<\/span>\u201d is a combination of telecommunications and informatics. In the context of fleet management systems, telematics allows information to be sent from vehicles<\/a> to a centralized database. Fleet managers are then able to analyze and process the information to develop transport solutions and optimize the use of company\u2019s resources.<\/span><\/p>\n

The main industries that benefit from telematics solutions are logistic companies, insurance companies, and businesses who operate commercial fleet vehicles. <\/span><\/p>\n

For example, vehicle telematics systems can record information such as location, driving speed, idling time, fuel consumption, tire pressure, vehicle faults, and driving habits. Business owners and managers are then able to schedule vehicle maintenance, use resources more efficiently, and improve their employee\u2019s driving habits. <\/span><\/p>\n

As a result of these reports and diagnostics, investing in telematics systems can result in great savings in transport operating costs.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Does Telematics Work?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The main components for a telematics system in a car or other vehicle to work are:<\/span><\/p>\n