With fuel prices hitting $4 in many areas across the United States this spring, telematics solutions providers have seen a spike in interest for their offerings. Yet suppliers are quick to note that fuel efficiency is just one of many concerns addressed by their hardware and software portfolios. The latest telematics advancements report and monitor nearly all aspects of distribution, including mapping, driver safety, vehicle health and efficiency.
Telematics solutions present the opportunity to capture data on the various elements of distribution, which could have far-reaching effects, notes Chris Ransom, director of sales engineering for Networkfleet Inc., San Diego.