MANY SMEs own and operate vehicle fleets as part of their business but because transportation for these companies is incidental and not their core competency, business owners don’t often think about optimising their fleets. But the fact is, by utilising telematics technology SMEs can gain a competitive advantage.
MiX Telematics has introduced an affordable asset tracking and driver management solution designed specifically for SMEs, MiX Essential Solutions. This intuitive suite of solutions is designed for smaller fleets with varying assets, from cars, bakkies, trailers, motorbikes and even generators.
MiX Fleet Manager Essential online platform comprises a sophisticated on-board computer which collects and transmits valuable vehicle and driver data. Driving events such as harsh braking, speeding, excessive idling, over revving, harsh cornering, and impact events are recorded, giving fleet owners insight into data regarding where a vehicle is, how a driver is operating that vehicle and how much it has been utilised.
If the business needs to visually monitor drivers, the MiX Vision AI Standalone Dashcam solution provides camera footage with basic telematics data accessible via the online platform, without the need to install additional hardware. The AI powered dashcam is enabled with Advanced Driving Assistance (ADAS) giving the driver real-time coaching feedback on the trip, and the ability to review performance after the trip. The in-cab and road-facing cameras help prevent collisions, alert drivers to risky driving behaviour and save on insurance costs from wrongful claims against drivers with the power of video footage available of incidents.
“The light fleet solution provides the perfect balance of functionality and usability that is ideal for small businesses who may not have a full-time fleet manager and require multiple employees to utilise the online platform,’’ says MiX Telematics Africa Fleet Sales Director, Henry Smith. ‘’Users can view live tracking, various dashboards and reports including vehicle utilisation, driver scoring, fuel usage and cost analysis breakdowns via the web and mobile app. This easy-to-understand telematics data provides actionable intelligence for informed decision making – saving time and money,” Smith concludes.
