{"id":4960,"date":"2021-03-01T13:50:37","date_gmt":"2021-03-01T08:20:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loconav.com\/blog\/?p=4960"},"modified":"2021-03-01T13:50:37","modified_gmt":"2021-03-01T08:20:37","slug":"how-to-choose-right-telematics-device-for-your-fleet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loconav.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-right-telematics-device-for-your-fleet\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide To Choosing The Right Telematics Device For Your Fleet"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fleet management systems offer an array of benefits however, it is important to pick the right telematics solution<\/a><\/span> to make the most out of them. There are hundreds of service providers offering different kinds of fleet management solutions and it can get a little overwhelming to choose the best and most-suited one for your fleets. Before opting for a telematics solution, it makes sense to analyse the situation in a techno-commercial manner. Evaluating the requirements of your business and assessing the goals according to the business and fleet size can be helpful before selecting any services.<\/p>\n

With the advancement in technology and new innovations emerging in the market, it is not unusual to have doubts in the mind while selecting a telematics device. A telematics solution can be a game-changer especially when your vehicles are 24*7 on the road. From getting an insight into the fuel used to check the driver\u2019s location, you can have all the information at your fingertips. Fleet management can become challenging especially when large size fleets are involved, thus you must choose the right and the best telematics for your fleet management.<\/p>\n

With the right telematics solution, you will not just be able to increase operational efficiency and productivity, but also keep a tab on the vehicle\u2019s security. To say it all, the benefits of fleet management are endless, however, it only pays off when you opt for the best telematics solution. Here are the different types of telematics devices for your fleets:<\/p>\n

OBD II Telematics Devices<\/b><\/p>\n

Onboard diagnostics (OBD II) collects information on driving conditions and vehicles maintenance and thus helps the fleet manager to monitor and analyse critical data such as fuel usage, vehicle speed, engine performance, mileage, emission etc. Onboard Diagnostics (OBD II) is an easy-to-install plug & play device. These telematics devices are affordable, lightweight and highly compact.<\/p>\n

They contain low power processors and Chipsets and work efficiently on 3G\/4G or Wifi networks with internal flash memory. OBD II Telematics devices send the data to the base station where it can be processed by Fleet management software. The processed data is then displayed in the form of information like the vehicle\u2019s location, time, speed, idle time or route.<\/p>\n

There may be an instance where you want to replace devices from one vehicle to another vehicle. Since OBD II telematics device is a plug and play device, it is flexible enough to be interchanged with other vehicles.<\/p>\n

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