The top telematics use cases in South Africa speak to the efficiency and savings that technology has brought to the industry. This includes fuel savings, asset safety, and company growth (the ultimate goal). Technology isn’t a decision-maker—that’s your job. But it does give you everything you need to make more informed decisions that help your company EXCEL!
Cartrack has gathered some case stories about how our telematics devices & software have impacted the operations of people around the world. Since our products are available in 23 countries, there are a lot of use cases we can refer to so you can make up your mind about integrating telematics into your own business fleet.
But first, let’s look at why we use real life examples in the fleet industry and how this should influence your decision-making process.
As a fleet manager, you should always study real life examples of how telematics influences the industry because your decision making should be based on facts & data. As others try new technological methods to improve their operations, it’s helpful to analyse what might work for your company, as well as what should be avoided.
Knowledge is power, and the more you learn about the fleet industry, the more you can grow your company, save on insurance, and so much more.
When a new method gets adopted, there’s often a risk of it failing. But many companies (both large & small) have already taken these risks on your behalf. So instead of repeating the same mistakes these companies have already made, look to them for wisdom and discernment, and adopt what actually WORKS.
Look at what your peers in the industry are saying regarding a particular technology. Their feedback is invaluable to companies like yours because they’ve experienced the same challenges you have. Whether it’s Google Reviews or HelloPeter, get some insight into how other fleet managers have overcome common obstacles.
Your problems won’t go away by themselves. Problem solving is a vital part of being a fleet manager, and you can learn from others how to troubleshoot issues that plague you on a daily basis.
At Cartrack, we try to think from YOUR perspective, providing you with solutions that will save you money and streamline your operations. Other fleet managers have trusted our solutions for decades, and so can you.
When you take all these and put them together, you ultimately want to be a good decision maker as a fleet manager. It’s your career and the success of your company that benefit here.
Imagine putting some improved stats on your CV for the next time you apply for a fleet management position! We can help you do exactly that. Improvement from one week to the next is what you and we are aiming for here, so let’s make it happen.
Imagine turning a fleet of over 1000 cars into a car-sharing business. That’s exactly what GetGo did. But they also had a few challenges during this transformation, which is where Cartrack’s technology came to the rescue.
Using keyless technology, customers, staff and cleaning crews could access specific cars using their mobile phones. In short, their business went completely keyless, making it much easier to manage those 1000+ vehicles.
This made growing the business a lot quicker, and the risk during the scaling process was lower because they had data to back up their decisions. Their customer base soon grew, and more vehicles were added to the fleet without more admin or strain being added to the staff. That’s because everything could be managed from one central point.
AI also played a huge part in giving GetGo predictive analytics. Things like heatmaps, graphs, and reports were used to grow in the right direction and at the most opportune times. They could also manage their vehicle maintenance rather seamlessly thanks to Cartrack’s predictive AI maintenance software.
Best of all? During the Covid-19 period, GetGo achieved record-breaking profits. They did this by using our scheduling software for their cleaning crew, which added reassurance to their customers that the vehicles were safe to drive after being used by others.
In a country like South Africa, thought leaders are always trying to come up with unique business ideas to improve the economy. Public transport is one of the most prosperous industries to get into, as can be seen by so many springing up over the past decade. It’s also true that many of the public transport companies we currently have are poorly run, or hardly profitable.
Quick fact: The port and rail facilities in South Africa are reaching a point of disrepair that’s likely irreversible. Road transport is the future. This is true for truck fleets, but also for any vehicle-based company.
Here’s a question: Could a car-sharing company be a viable business idea in South Africa?
Using Cartrack’s fleet management technology to consolidate and streamline your transport business is a MUST if you want to succeed. Also remember that if our technology can help launch & run an entire lift-providing service in Singapore, we can help you run your company fleet with the same efficiency!
Thailand is making some reasonable headway in EV transformation. Many fleets are converting, but one company has always seen the gap in the market and taken advantage of it. That company is EVme. They rent out electric vehicles to private motorists AND large businesses that need vehicles temporarily.
Keeping track of these vehicles was hard enough, not to mention keeping track of their respective conditions and mileage. Delivering vehicles became a challenge, because EVme wasn’t always confident that the vehicle they were delivering was in good condition, or that it was sufficiently “ready” for its upcoming tasks.
Cartrack solved this dilemma by helping EVme keep track of each vehicle, automatically scheduling deliveries, servicings, and bookings. Deliveries of fully charged vehicles happened quickly, and EVme had a bird’s eye view of what vehicles were being used, and which were available (and ready). They also always know the condition of their vehicles so that they can book them in when necessary.
Today EVme manages 1 327 electric vehicles, and their admin is automated. Customers are flocking to EVme, because so many companies want to test the efficiency of electric vehicles within their businesses (and do so relatively risk free).
South Africa (along with hundreds of other countries) are beginning to clamp down on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance. The mandate is simple: “Lower your company footprint as much as possible.” While these accompanying regulations haven’t been made mandatory yet, it’s likely they will be in the not-too-distant future.
Quick fact: Even now, insurance companies, banks, and retailers are favouring fleet & delivery companies that are seen as environmentally responsible.
EV fleets have a bright future in South Africa. But that transition from petrol/diesel to EV is a complicated one. Without the help of a telematics service provider that’s familiar with EV transformation, it’ll take you years to reach full ESG compliance.
Food for thought: If you partner with a company that has a track record of pioneering fleet industry trends, you’ll already have access to the best advice when you DO decide to go electric.
Let’s look at a use case from South Africa now. Concord Cranes is a crane hiring company that has many high-profile construction clients. Keeping these clients happy is their highest priority, but they were sometimes forced to meet this priority at the expense of their own machinery.
The cranes they delivered to customers often came back after a long day of operation, but Concord Cranes had no way of knowing just how long their cranes had been operating for (or at what capacity they’d be able to operate in future).
Cartrack installed special IoT “power take-off” sensors onto each crane, giving Concord Cranes the ability to monitor each one’s operating time by the minute. They also had eyes on their cranes when they were hired out, thanks to our tracking devices.
But above all of that, Concord Cranes always knows the health of each crane, because our AI keeps tabs on their performance and real-time condition. Their cranes only get serviced when necessary, extending the longevity of each unit for maximum utilisation & profitability.
You might be thinking that this use case is only applicable to construction companies. But did you know that Cartrack can implement this same technology for vehicles as well as equipment? Think trailer hire, farming equipment, high value cargo, etc.
While the construction industry is a booming one in SA, delivery trucks & vans fill our roads every day. By monitoring the condition of each of your vehicles, you can proactively service them when it’s needed. This is so much better than keeping to a calendar-based schedule, often servicing vehicles unnecessarily or incorrectly.
The beauty of AI predictive maintenance software: Our technology pinpoints exactly what needs servicing and when that service should take place. Using AI, it then auto generates a maintenance schedule for your convenience, and tracks everything accurately so you can keep your vehicles on the road.
The story of Homegrown Juice in New Zealand is a simple one. This innovative company delivers healthy organic fruit & veg juices to various retailers. They have very strict guidelines about the temperature these juices must be transported at.
Temperature monitoring is where Cartrack really shines! We help Homegrown Juice to deliver their stock at a much lower risk, because their refrigeration units use our door sensors and cargo cameras. These alert their fleet managers every time a door is opened, and our temperature monitors want them when temperatures deviate from the ideal level.
Cameras also serve to help them understand who is responsible for temperature deviations, which makes training their staff a whole lot easier! The software we provided them with also generates graphics that record and archive their temperature fluctuations, helping them manage their stock more closely.
South Africa wastes around 10 million tonnes of food every year, and most of this waste happens while it’s being transported. Truck accidents are sometimes to blame, but more often than not, it’s because food spoils on its way to warehouses or retailers.
Cold chain logistics is an essential part of any food delivery fleet. Cartrack offers several solutions for your cold chain logistics operations, like vehicle & cargo cameras, cargo door sensors, and temperature control strategies.
The real life use cases above cover construction, food transport, public transport, and car hire. But what about YOUR industry? Let’s look at some ways Cartrack’s technology helps industries like yours to optimise their operations.
One of the most interesting use cases to take note of involves the more-than 100 000 vehicles Cartrack recovered over the past 10 years. People’s lives have been significantly improved because of our gold-standard tracking capabilities, and thousands of criminals are sitting behind bars because of our tracking technology.
Cartrack’s technology has been instrumental in keeping mining workers safe from vehicle accidents. Our vehicle safety cameras work tirelessly to prevent fatigue and distraction from causing devastating incidents that could likely cost someone their life.
Getting a security guard or an ambulance to a scene on time is an often vital necessity. Cartrack helps your emergency responders avoid heavy traffic, bad roads, and road blocks to assist your drivers to make good time on their arrivals.
Whether it’s farm vehicles or farm equipment, Cartrack has a device to help those in the agricultural industry optimise their operations. Read about our non-powered asset trackers and how they help farmers keep track of their equipment on a large piece of land.
Courier companies handle hundreds of deliveries every day. Keeping track of each one (not to mention the stock they carry) is an essential part of keeping customers happy.
Government workers need the fleet management software we offer to perform more tasks per day to meet their tight quotas. If efficiency is top of your priority list in the utilities sector, then give Cartrack a call today!
Electricians, plumbers, painters, tilers… if you’re in the construction or home repair industry, why not strategise business growth by expanding your fleet and managing your service technicians the easiest way there is.
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