costs and easily route trucks to the nearest service location.” To further illustrate the savings, Thermo King’s asset utilization calculator (see Figure 1) can convert recovered service hours into revenue, as well as provide estimates on how annual run hours, dealer service rates and parts pricing levels impact the total cost per hour. IMPROVEMENTS Telematics technologies also provide the ability to monitor trailer movement and position, and create geofences around important pick-up, drop-off and maintenance locations, Abbott says. Knowing how long assets have been stationary in certain locations and how much the refrigeration unit was utilized while stationary is important to manage asset utilization and identifi es unauthorized usage as well. Fleet managers will know where their units are at all times, she says. “This level of visibility provides the pertinent information needed to effectively schedule, control and manage operations and improve overall asset utilization and fl eet productivity. “By tracking and monitoring all incoming and outgoing fl eet activities, including performance routing, delivery time and destination, assets can be quickly identifi ed for effi cient reassignment.” Multiple telematics capabilities are now enabled over websites and smart devices ensuring connectivity for fl eets and drivers alike. Having access to critical refrigeration unit data on their smartphones, particularly after hours, lets fl eets take KEEP TRACK Once the schedule and checklist have been established, you will need to come up with a tracking mechanism to make sure the trailers are being routed in for the scheduled maintenance. If you have the ability to track mileage action immediately. Mobile apps like the TK Reefer App allow drivers to focus on what they do best – driving and ensuring deliveries arrive on time – since they don’t need to stop and check the reefer unit periodically, says O’Meara. Instant notifi cations of critical events provide peace of mind and ultimately protect the bottom line. Advancements in telematics are making it easier to stay ahead of the competition with an intelligent, information-driven approach to managing refrigerated fl eets. The Engine Oil That Works As Hard As You™. VehicleServicePros.com/10120359 *Source EIA –US Energy Information Administration http://www.eia.gov **Based on annual on-highway diesel fuel usage and average price of fuel at $2.33 per gallon. Continued Page 23 Heavy Duty |
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