Renault Trucks is adding two new modules to their Optifleet fleet management solution – “Health” and “Safety”. These are designed to help keep accidents and unplanned truck downtime to a minimum. Optifleet now features five modules, each of which can be activated independently of the others to suit the needs of each operator.
The ‘Check’ module monitors and optimises the fuel consumption of hauliers’ trucks, reducing overall CO2 emissions as a result, and analyses their drivers’ eco-driving performance, monitoring for any changes. This module also provides a live view of the battery charge level on electric vehicles.
The ‘Map’ module can geolocate trucks in real time, giving fleet managers the information they need to optimise their routes and improve customer satisfaction by informing them of the exact time the delivery driver will arrive.
The ‘Drive’ module monitors drivers’ activity and rest times. Tachograph data can be downloaded remotely to assist with administrative operations.
New Features
Renault Trucks is now adding two new features to Optifleet: the ‘Health’ module and the ‘Safety‘ module:
The new ‘Health’ module sends messages about the warning lights on each vehicle’s dashboard, either as a real-time notification on the Optifleet portal or as an e-mail alert. The fleet manager can then plan the appropriate maintenance work and predict any potential truck downtime.
The new ‘Safety’ module monitors events related to a vehicle’s safety systems, such as the Advanced Emergency Braking System (AEBS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS). This module also detects any excessive braking or acceleration. It sends the data, either in real time to the Optifleet portal or by email, to the haulier, who can then use it to perform an objective analysis of driving patterns. Targeted training can then be given to selected drivers to reduce the risk of accidents and premature wear and tear on vehicle components.
The Optifleet Check, Map, Drive, Health and Safety modules are available on the Renault Trucks T, C and K ranges. The Check, Map and Drive modules are available on the Renault Trucks D and D Wide ranges (electric and diesel).
Operators interested in integrating Optifleet data into their own fleet management software can access this data in real time through Optifleet’s APIs (Application Programming Interfaces).
