Fleet Management, Geotab
At Vehicle Licensing Consultants (VLC), we commonly get questions about Geotab and how it can benefit carrier companies. But what is Geotab exactly and how can it help you make better informed decisions for your business? At VLC we want to help our clients understand the ins and outs of the industry and offer tools that can help make it simpler to increase your company’s efficiency.
What is Geotab?
Geotab is a commercial telematics vendor that offers GPS tracking solutions for vehicles along with other non-vehicle asset tracking. Geotab has been rated number one by the ABI research group for commercial telematics vendors, and it continues to impress the international community with innovative and creative solutions combined with top-of-the-line technology.
Whether you are a small company that has only a single vehicle or a large company that has an entire fleet, when you go to your Geotab login the “My Geotab” program can help you stay abreast of what is happening with your fleet at any time.
What kinds of things does Geotab offer?
The solutions that your Geotab login offers are many and the Geotab Data Insight Solution program can provide you with essential data analysis to organize and empower your company. The Geotab marketplace uses a variety of products that can help with efficiency, allowing you to know the location of all of your vehicles at any time.
Geotab offers the following benefits to carrier companies across the globe:
- increased optimization through fleet maintenance
- fleet benchmarking
- fleet management
- asset tracking and management
- routing and dispatching services
- driver tracking and reporting
Geotab also offers safety and compliance in the following areas:
- driver coaching through a Geotab login
- electronic logging device (ELD)
- driver/vehicle inspection reports
- driver safety reporting
- dash cams
- compliance within the international fuel tax agreement (FTA)
Finally, Geotab offers both sustainability and expandability through:
- hardware integration
- data insights to companies
- EV fleet management software integration
- greenhouse gas and emission reductions
What is the Geotab GO?
The Geotab GO is a small vehicle tracking device that is a leader in the worldwide marketplace in GPS services. The Geotab GO easily plugs into your vehicle’s OBDII port if one is available, and if not, an adapter can be used as well.
There is no lengthy installation process and installing the Geotab GO does not require a professional installation expert or any specialty tools at all! Data can be sent from a variety of sources within the vehicle including:
- the instrument panel
- the drivetrain
- the engine
- other subsystems
By using a variety of internal networks, the Geotab GO is able to provide rich data at all times. There is also a Geotab GO “rugged” telematics device that is perfect for heavy equipment, agricultural machinery, oilfield equipment, and any yellow iron vehicles. It is hearty and near indestructible, can be installed in a location where it will be exposed to the elements, and has all of the benefits of Geotab for your heavy machinery.
Reach Out to Learn More About Geotab Today!
If you are interested in learning more about how Geotab can help you contact us at VLC today by calling 530-637-1696 or emailing us at info@im4trux.com
DQMConnect™, Geotab
Vehicle Licensing Consultants today announced DQMConnect™, a new product that is revolutionizing the Trucking Industry, is now integrated with Geotab. DQMConnect™ is a Driver Management Platform, plus so much more. The integration with Geotab is a key feature allowing DQMConnect™ to serve as a hub for all your driver data. Driver data starts its journey when a prospective employee completes the built-in SMART eApplication, guiding the entire process with the goal of DOT compliance. All driver data is stored in securely online and provided to the hiring manager, safety manager, and HR as needed. Once the decision is made to hire, DQMConnect™ communicates the new driver to Geotab. Likewise, employee termination is communicated to Geotab to remove the driver from the Geotab app.
DQMConnect™ is the leading Driver Qualification File Management tool and the Geotab integration now makes both platforms more powerful. Drivers can easily access DQMConnect’s driver communication portal, where important driver file data can be shared with home office while stored securely online. Most importantly and unlike many other DQ solutions, this self-managed software tool is designed to meet the growing needs and complexity of DOT driver qualifications while allowing businesses to keep control over their driver files.
DQMConnect™ features and benefits include:
Hire
• DOT Smart eApplication
• Previous employment safety verifications
• Customizable interview questions
• E–road test and automated certification of completion
• Seasonal hiring
Manage
• Driver life cycle workflow management
• DOT auditor managed portal
• HIPAA compliant
• Automated alerts for renewals
• Easy file upload
• Ability to manage multiple companies
Communicate
• Driver communication portal
• Simplified SMART e-application enhanced to improve applicant experience
• Alerts: both text and email capable to access their portal
• Easy file upload
• Mobile friendly
And now integrated with Geotab, the leading telematics platform.
About VLC (im4trux.com): VLC is a full-service consulting firm focused on providing fleet management solutions and compliance expertise in the trucking industry. VLC began with owner operator fleet compliance and quickly gained recognition for their simple, friendly, and knowledgeable approach to an ever-evolving industry. With the data collected to help businesses acquire permits and meet required reporting deadlines for compliance, they quickly realized they could expand their approach and help in many other areas the industry is struggling with. The most common concern being fleet optimization.
VLC has been serving the transportation industry for more than 50 years and have a wealth of information, an amazing staff, and software solutions that simplify trucking regulatory and compliance reporting. Their team of experts has helped many businesses overcome the challenges in the trucking industry and are constantly working to innovate and collaborate to make drivers and fleets the best they can be. In addition to all your licensing, IRP registration, permitting, and reporting needs, VLC uses their extensive knowledge and experience to solve business challenges related to driver safety, productivity, and reductions in operational costs.
Geotab
How Geotab Asset Tracking Improves Your Fleet Management
If you’re looking for ways to improve efficiency within your vehicle fleet, a modern Geotab asset tracking solution is one of the best investments you can make. Asset tracking in a fleet goes beyond simply tracking the vehicles. You can monitor almost every individual component on each vehicle, opening new ways to significantly improve efficiency while reducing safety risks as well.
Asset tracking makes your life as a fleet manager easier while helping you look great. Here are just a few ways that can happen.
Four Benefits to Geotab Asset Tracking In Modern Working Fleets
1 – Oversee your vehicles moment-by-moment
You’ll have more data than ever on where and when your vehicles move around. This information can be used to optimize your operations and vehicle utilization. It also helps you ensure that your drivers and operators are making the best use of each vehicle. Plus, should a driver ever go off-route, you’ll know instantly and be able to investigate the issue.
2 – Improve proactive preventative maintenance
Asset tracking systems can be granular down to the component level, which is a huge benefit for preventative maintenance. You’ll know the expected lifespan of each major component, with optional alerts when a part is nearing its end-of-life. This allows you to proactively replace these parts with minimal disruption, rather than waiting on them to fail while in use.
3 – Improve regulatory compliance
Maintaining a working fleet requires a lot of paperwork – and it becomes a lot easier with a robust asset tracking system. You’ll have instant access to virtually every statistic and performance indicator you need to manage the bureaucratic elements. You’ll also be able to prevent issues such as emissions problems which could potentially keep a vehicle off the road. All this adds up to smoother, easier regulatory compliance.
4 – Reduce the risk of human error
Possibly the best aspect of Geotab asset tracking systems is that they offer far fewer opportunities for human error to cause issues. They’re pulling data directly from the computer systems on the vehicle. You don’t have to rely on people to report hours, mileage, and similar data. Everything is captured directly and is much more likely to be error-free.
Learn About Geotab Asset Tracking
Vehicle Licensing Consultants (VLC) specializes in improving your fleet management! From ensuring you meet all your licensing requirements to monitoring your vehicles in detail while in use, our tools make your life easier. Click here to learn more!
Geotab
The Geotab GO RUGGED was designed to be used outdoors. It can handle harsh environmental conditions on the work site such as ice, heat and dust. Where your Geotab-connected vehicles meet rugged terrain and weather, consider Geotab GO RUGGED.
Besides the elements, your heavy equipment and vehicles come with grease, dirt and often high pressure washing. This version of Geotab is rated to IP67 for protection against intrusion by liquids and solids.
GO RUGGED has the same advanced GPS technology as the Geotab GO device, with the added benefit of being designed to the IP67 standard, which is the international standard for protection against intrusion of solids, dust, contact, and water. It is rugged and reliable, with support for most engine protocols.
KEY FEATURES OF GO RUGGED:
- Built to IP67 standards
- Rugged polycarbonate/ABS housing resists impact, water and humidity
- Extra cable for external installation away from the diagnostic port
- Supports Geotab IOX expanders with a custom IOX harness
- GPS technology, g-force monitoring, and engine and battery health assessment
GO RUGGED operates in temperatures from -40 to +85 °C. Because of this the device meets SAE J1455 standard for thermal shock, mechanical vibration, operational shock, and humidity.
If your job site is rugged, then your telematics device should be also. GO RUGGED and bring the benefit of GPS tracking to your off-road fleet.
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Geotab
When work takes you on the road, why shouldn’t you have a WiFi hotspot traveling with you?
With Geotab’s GO9+ you can take Wi-Fi wherever you go. The world’s most advanced telematics device offers industry leading insights while your fleet is on the road. Calibrating data on vehicle health, trip details, and safety.
The bonus…now your drivers and passengers can stay connected to high-speed internet that doesn’t drain their data.
Geotab’s solution is pack full of features that will improve efficiency, decrease cost, and manage your fleet with ease:
- Connectivity – Wi-Fi hotspot
- Horsepower – Enhanced Security
- Sensors – Gyroscope and Magnetometer
- Allows new features – Extends device life
Set up is easy. The compact GO9+ simply plugs into your vehicle and provides everything you need for your office on wheels to stay PRODUCTIVE and SAFE.
From monitoring engine and battery health, to safety alerts, to providing a reliable Wi-Fi hotspot connection, the GO9+ is a must for your business on the move.
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Geotab
Introducing Geotab Keyless, a scalable, reliable, and secure digital key-sharing solution that allows you to right-size your fleet, maximize vehicle usage, and reduce overall total cost of ownership.
This innovative technology removes the hassle of physical keys while getting you connected vehicle insights to improve efficiency and optimize resources.
Remotely lock and unlock vehicles. Honk the horn to locate a vehicle. Enable and disable starter functionality based on driver and reservation permissions. Download one of our best-in-class reservation software partner’s applications or leverage your own.
Save yourself time and money. Lose the keys for good with Geotab Keyless
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