OBD-II

Smartrak understands that until recently there have been several challenges when implementing a fleet telematics solution.
Some organisations may not have vehicle tracking and telematics capabilities because of cost. Others have been put off using tracking because it seems overly complex.
Even organisations that do use telematics might not be using tracking for their entire fleet. This leaves companies with an incomplete picture about their fleet.

The 4G OBD-II is Smartrak’s second generation OBD tracking device.
The OBD-II is designed to be compatible with the rollout of the 4G cellular network to future-proof your investment.
The OBD-II plugs directly into the on-board diagnostics port on the vehicle and sends information to the Smartrak platform, where it can be viewed by Fleet Managers.
Using the on-board diagnostic port means that no specialist expertise is required, making the OBD-II cheaper to adopt than hard-wired alternatives.

The 4G OBD-II is a game changer for both new and existing telematics users. It offers tracking and reporting that enhances fleet visibility, management and safety at an affordable price.

Telematics communicates to Fleet Managers what a vehicle in the field is doing. Smartrak uses the OBD-II as the tracking device that sends the telematics data to the Smartrak platform, where it can be viewed and reported on.

This means information such as where a vehicle is, the speed it is travelling and how it is being driven are visible to Fleet Managers in almost real-time. Tracking a vehicle in the field provides visibility of the vehicle’s use, enabling effective decision making.

By knowing exactly where a vehicle is, managers can respond to changing schedules and confidently update customers on timeframes.

With Smartrak’s solution, the telematics data that’s collected can be analysed and reports automatically prepared for a range of factors. This includes vehicle usage to identify cost savings and efficiencies.

Fleet Managers can effectively manage their drivers behaviour by identifying web vehicles are exceeding speed limits.

They can also review and manage driver fatigue by identifying how long a driver has been behind the wheel.

These are valuable aids in ensuring organisations meet safety requirements.

The Smartrak platform has a number of detailed reports that provide valuable information on fleet activity, including:

Overspeed Period: Shows the individual periods when vehicles were speeding. The report includes the date and time of each period, overspeed period duration, location, posted speed limit (for those customers with the Posted Speed Limits feature enabled), and overspeed magnitude.

Overspeed Severity: A headline report showing the severity by which each vehicle was speeding (highest overspeed, longest time, distance speeding and the magnitude of over-speeding for those customers with the Posted Speed Limits feature enabled). Vehicles can optionally be grouped into three categories (Most Serious, Moderate and Mild Offences) based on their degree of speeding.

Geofence: Calculates distance travelled and time spent within a selected geofence. In conjunction with this report you can run ‘Trip out of Geofence’ which provides details of trips that are outside of the selected geofence.

Utilisation: The Fleet Utilisation report reveals opportunities to optimise fleet usage and size.

Trip: Provides an overview of all trips that occurred on a given day by the selected vehicle or group of vehicles.