AWS-Based IoT Fleet Management System for logistics company

About Our Client

The client is a USA-based local logistic service provider running his own logistics business. He focuses on various sectors such as cargo delivery with security, fleet management, and logistic solutions. He wants to modify their existing basic fleet management software into the latest GPS-based fleet tracking with the feature of remote monitoring and control of his truck fleet and also be able to handle emergency breakdowns of his fleet.

Problems

The primary problems the client experienced were the inability to track vehicle location, the routing task, and fuel expenses. Further, in managing driver performance and addressing emergencies, the processes were not easy because there was no integrated system in place and it was not operational. This necessitated the acquisition of Fleet Management Software, which helped in; Fleet Management Software was deemed necessary to help them in the following aspects.

Solutions

• Maintenance Reminder: The driver mobile application contains a maintenance notification section that protects your fleet’s optimal performance. First, timely alerts are given to the drivers regarding the general maintenance tasks that are impending, thus avoiding life-threatening incidences through car breakdowns and ensuring your cars last a long.
• Notifications Alert: Be updated with real-time notification alerts. In addition, the app provides instant notification of incidents, including overspeeding, deviations from the set route, and emergencies, hence catering to safety and efficiency measures that may be needed in the event of such occurrences.
• Breakdown Request: For example, if the driver happens to break down, they can easily submit a breakdown request through the application. This feature helps to provide help as soon as possible and minimizes the time you have to wait for dispatching help to get your fleet back to work.
• Real-time GPS tracking: The mobile application for the driver is designed for the real-time GPS tracking of vehicles, so you always know where your fleet is. It increases the efficiency of planning and optimizes the delivery time, as well as preventing the loss of one’s property by specifying its coordinates.
• Manage and Monitor the Driver: We also have an app for managing and monitoring your drivers, saving you both time and money. Record the behavior of drivers, such as speed, hours on the wheel, and level of adherence to certain safety measures. This assists in increasing drivers’s performance, decreases on-road incidences, and guarantees specific compliance with company standards.
• Detailed Reports: Get complete reports of your spending with the use of this special app. Some of the information within these reports includes trip logs, fuel usage, service schedules, and driver ratings. When it comes to decision-making and optimal fleet planning, it is advantageous to have such rich information at one’s disposal.

Results

Features such as real-time tracking, monitoring capacity, and timely notification were manifested in a real sense in the direction of a platform update where the client was capable of monitoring truck shipments, identifying overspeeding, and improving safety and compliance. Technically, the enhancements in the graphical user interface and the laying out of reports made the system more user-friendly, satisfying, and easier to operate, and they also provided improved resource reporting that facilitates decision-making. In total, the solution decreased operational expenses, brought more efficiency to the fleet, and enhanced the position in the IoT market for the client, thus providing higher value to the clients.

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