Product Description Summary & Analysis Draft 3

According to the article “Telematics will change trucks and trucking” (Kilcarr, 2015), connectivity and opportunities created by data analysis is going to change trucks and the trucking industry. The article introduces key benefits of having an electronic logging device, such as connecting truck drivers via smart phone applications, better utilization of data and mixing of data and video. The easy to deploy Saavy FleetTrac telematic device will facilitate such connectivity for telematics in trucking. It features a powerful antenna whilst allowing concealed mounting even within a vehicle. In the article by Kilcarr, Wallace Lau argued that “connectivity is the biggest enabler of a lot of potential benefits for this industry.” Through connectivity drivers avoid traffic congestion when operating night time schedules. Even as trucking companies turn to telematics solutions, monitoring the hours of service (HOS) compliance remain a main concern. Therefore, companies implementing telematics solution should emphasize on systems with durability and consistency.

For functionality Savvy FleetTrac can be customized. In order to meet the individual customer’s needs the Savvy FleetTrac is adjustable, easy to install and requires no external antennae. Savvy FleetTrac is also distinctive due to the low power consumption, so it meets all current and potential environmental regulations. Additionally, it also boasts an integrated rechargeable backup battery which enables prolonged independent operational duration and warrants low external power supply usage.

The Savvy FleetTrac similarly to the Geotab GO7 are ruggedized devices which reduces the risk of downtime caused by harsh weather conditions. Savvy FleetTrac however uses GPS uses GLONAS satellite signals and GSM cell tracking which provides consistently accurate location tracking compared to the Geotab GO7 which only uses a hybrid GPS/SBAS engine.

The Savvy FleetTrac device uses a web-based software in which users can access it without local installation easily through the internet, via cloud storages on premises. The ability to access via mobile devices from anywhere and at any time empowers users of the Saavy FleetTrac to receive a clear overview of their processes and can monitor their activities. This in turn raises another main concern regarding information security. With data being garnered, hacking would disrupt telematics in trucking. To address this concern, Savvy FleetTrac transmits data securely via encryption on top of data transmission checks which ensure the safety of the information.

In conclusion, the Saavy FleetTrac is a very good product that not only provides accurate and consistent tracking which improves HOS compliance monitoring, but also addresses concerns on security breaches.

References:

Geotab (n.d.). Retrieved 23 September from https://www.geotab.com/vehicle-tracking-device/

Geotab (n.d.). Geotab Go Rugged brochure Retrieved 17 October from https://www.geotab.com/wp-content/themes/geotab-template/resources/doc/geotab-go-rugged-brochure.pdf

Kilcarr, S. (2015). Telematics will change trucks and trucking. Retrieved 23 September from http://fleetowner.com/technology/telematics-will-change-trucks-and-trucking

Savvy Telematics (n.d.). Retrieved 23 September from http://www.savvy-telematics.com/en/savvy-fleet-trac.html

Savvy Telematics (n.d.). Savvy FleetTrac datasheet Retrieved 17 October from http://www.savvy-telematics.com/downloads/prospects/141020_en_Savvy%20FleetTrac_datasheet.pdf