Leveraging FMB 920 Tracking Device for Trip-Wise Daily Activity on Bongo IoT Platform
Client Profile:
Amtali Plantation is a tea garden that specializes in producing saplings and operates its own fleet of vehicles for sapling delivery. However, they faced various challenges in monitoring their vehicles and fuel usage. The region where the vehicles operated lacked proper network connectivity, which hindered effective vehicle tracking and monitoring. As a result, the management had no visibility on the vehicle's location, daily travel distance, fuel consumption, or driver behavior. Additionally, they had no means to track the working hours of the vehicles.
Challenge:
The client faced challenges in accurately tracking and managing their fleet's daily activities, including route adherence, stop durations, and driver behavior. Manual record-keeping was time-consuming, prone to errors, and lacked real-time insights into fleet operations.
Solution:
The client adopted the Teltonika FMB 920 tracking device integrated with the Bongo IoT platform to enable efficient trip-wise daily activity monitoring and management.
Key Features Implemented:
- Real-Time Tracking: The FMB 920 tracking device provided real-time GPS location data for each vehicle in the fleet.
- Geo-Fencing: Customized geo-fences were set up to define designated areas such as delivery points, depots, and client locations.
- Trip Detection: The solution automatically detected and recorded trips based on ignition and movement events.
- Route Playback: The Bongo IoT platform enabled historical route playback, showcasing the exact paths taken by each vehicle.
- Stop Detection: Stops were automatically recorded when vehicles remained stationary for a predefined duration.
- Driver Behavior Monitoring: The solution tracked driver behavior metrics such as speeding, harsh braking, and idling.
- Alerts and Notifications: Automated alerts were configured for instances of route deviation, excessive idling, and other predefined events.
- Reports and Analytics: Comprehensive reports were generated, providing insights into trip details, stop durations, and driver performance.
Implementation Process:
- Vehicle Details: TATA TURBO 407 SM DA-11-2127
- Device Installation: The FMB 920 tracking device was installed in each vehicle, connecting to the Bongo IoT platform.
- Software Integration: The Bongo IoT platform was seamlessly integrated into the company's fleet management operations.
- User Training: Fleet managers and drivers received training on using the tracking device and interpreting the data on the Bongo IoT platform.
- Customization: The solution was customized to align with the company's specific operational requirements.
Results:
The adoption of the FMB 920 tracking device and Bongo IoT platform led to significant improvements:
- Real-Time Visibility: Fleet managers gained real-time insights into each vehicle's location, enabling them to monitor trips as they happened.
- Route Adherence: The solution helped ensure drivers followed designated routes, reducing unauthorized detours.
- Efficient Stops: Monitoring stop durations enhanced the efficiency of delivery and loading/unloading processes.
- Driver Accountability: Driver behavior metrics led to improved driving habits, fuel efficiency, and overall safety.
- Optimized Operations: Insights from reports and analytics empowered informed decision-making for operational improvements.
- Customer Satisfaction: Accurate tracking and timely deliveries improved customer satisfaction and trust.
Conclusion:
By utilizing the FMB 920 tracking device integrated with the Bongo IoT platform, the company achieved streamlined trip-wise daily activity monitoring. Real-time tracking, stop detection, route playback, and driver behavior monitoring collectively contributed to improved fleet management, operational efficiency, and customer service. The solution enabled the company to enhance its competitive edge in the industry while delivering goods with precision and reliability.