Vehicle Tracking FAQ

Navman’s new Qube vehicle tracking device has been approved for use on vehicles transporting  hazardous materials and areas with “potentially explosive atmospheres”. Up until now companies operating within the petrochem industry have been largely excluded from enjoying the security and business benefits of telematics and fleet management technologies.

The Qube meets the Essential Health and Safety Requirements for Category 3G of the ATEX directive, the fundamental legal requirement relating to the safety, health and welfare of workers in areas where explosive atmospheres may occur.

One of the UK’s leading haulage companies has installed fleet tracking technology to it’s entire fleet of 75 vehicles. Knights of Old have invested in the technology to boost productivity and reduce fuel costs.

The M-Nav 650 vehicle tracking system provided by Navman Wireless combines tracking, navigation and messaging services.

Paul Abbott, Operations Director at Knights of Old, said;

“We have seen some significant benefits such as reduced mileage and we are starting to see a reduction in fuel use.

“It has also improved the communication between the office and drivers and enabled operators to make better decisions when allocating vehicles to work.

“I certainly think the savings we look set to make more than pay for the cost of the equipment.”

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) have fitted 5,200 vehicle tracking devices into its fleet of tankers. The aim is to use vehicle tracking to improve logistic efficiency as well as reducing fuel costs.

The system uses a built in GPS device and mapping tool to track the trucks across 8,300 outlets. Data is sent back to a central server which keeps track of all the vehicles in real time. The vehicle tracking system also raises an alarm if the driver deviate from predetermined routes or makes an abrupt stop.

S. Radhakrishnan, Director (Marketing), said the data generated from the tracking systems will help in a more effective and efficient management of the logistics business.