Dynafleet is a transportation information system offered by Volvo Trucks. This system allows users to view a number of parameters in real time, including current vehicle location, vehicle fuel consumption, driving time, vehicle emissions, and service intervals. This service was introduced in 1994.
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How it works
Dynafleet is a web-based package that communicates with the mobile tracking hardware installed on the delivery vehicle. GPS devices and associated hardware communicate detailed data to Dynafleet's main database, which can be accessed via the internet from any PC. The in-vehicle communication screen allows for two-way communication between the driver and the headquarters.
In addition to fuel consumption, this hardware is able to record how many times the vehicle stops, cargo during each stage of the journey, and the consumption of its AdBlue.
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Packages
Dynafleet offers several different packages, depending on the client's requirements. The three services provided by the system include:
- Fuel & amp; Environment: provides access to a number of reports, including fuel consumption, environmental reports, and vehicle service intervals.
- Driver Time: offers remote tachograph downloads, activityreports, etc.
- Positioning: provides a detailed map, showing the location of each delivery vehicle.
- Messaging: provides the capacity to send text messages between drivers and their home office.
Increased efficiency
Dynafleet gives everyone in the transport chain important information. This in turn improves understanding of the entire operation, and costly mistakes can be avoided. Assignment is done more efficiently and planning is easier.
The driver receives quick and accurate information in clear text. The driver's environment is safer and there are fewer misunderstandings. With Dynafleet, drivers can take decisions that promote more economical driving.
Traffic planners can take decisions that take advantage of the entire fleet of vehicles and minimize empty roads. This allows the company to handle more orders with existing personnel and existing vehicle fleets.
The fleet manager can plan the service interval so that the fleet's active time is maximized. Information stored in the system allows managers to follow-up everything from private vehicles to the entire fleet. Dynafleet also gives the company an objective base to reward those who do things right.
In the office, administrative work becomes easier. Dynafleets are easily integrated with existing office systems through software options (APIs). This simplifies administration because Dynafleet information is accessed from regular office administration programs.
Mobile app
Volvo also introduced the mobile app for their Dynafleet service, available on iPhone, iPad, and android. New features include fuel efficiency scores. This works by tracking fuel consumption for each vehicle and driver in a particular fleet. Using this, the Dynafleet application calculates fuel efficiency scores for four key areas: anticipating and braking, engine and gear use, speed adaptation, and discontinuation. Each score can then be broken down into special parameters for more detailed information.
References
External links
- The Dynafleet website
- Virtual Dynafleet Tour
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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