Connected Vehicles, Fleet Telematics, and GPS Tracking

Merchants Fleet helps you tap into the full, detailed picture of your fleet’s daily operations. Our premium tracking will give you high-quality data recording and accurate engine diagnostics, all communicated securely and in real time. Examples of data include low coolant levels, issues with the hydraulic braking system, low oil pressure, brake temperature warning, and rollover sensor.

From a maintenance perspective, connected vehicle data and telematics can provide you with the same maintenance codes that technicians receive when working on a vehicle. This can offer insight into potential issues and help you detect a problem right away, especially if a check engine light goes undetected for a period of time.

Connected vehicle data and telematics can also capture data points associated with driver behavior, such as how long a vehicle has been idle and harsh braking, cornering, and accelerating.

• View Data from the Vehicle’s Engine, Drivetrain, Instrument Cluster, and Other Subsystems

Connected vehicle data and telematics can help you obtain vehicle location information; you can even issue a “virtual perimeter” around certain geographic areas — otherwise known as geo-fencing. Once the perimeter is implemented, you can receive data on when your vehicles enter and exit the area and see how long they spend at a customer’s site. All of this data can help ensure more accurate billing.

Connected vehicle data and telematics provides the most reliable and accurate odometer readings. Historically, odometer data has been generated from less reliable sources, such as maintenance checks and fuel transactions, which is subject to human error. With connected vehicle data and telematics, you can rest assured that your odometer data is up to date, which can help you optimize the lifecycle of your fleet.

Electronic Logging Device (ELD) compliance and Hours of Service regulations are not just the law — they are important ways for drivers to manage fatigue and stay safe. ELD restricts drivers from driving commercial vehicles over a number of hours within a certain time period. These safety mandates help eliminate long-term driving violations.

Telematics will streamline ELD logging procedures, reduce paperwork, and facilitate quicker inspections, making it simpler to stay in compliance with the latest regulations.

• Mobile App Available for Easy, On-the-Spot Access
  • Drivers Receive Alerts When It’s Time to Take a Break
  • Managers Can Log In and Easily View Any Violations
• Automatically Monitor Duty Status Changes
• Track Regulated Driver Time Spent in Each Duty Status
• Provides IFTA Reporting

IFTA is a federal law in which you must pay back taxes on mileage traveled and fuel purchased. Telematics will provide you with the information you need, including distance traveled per state, which make generating an IFTA report easy and efficient.

Through the power of connected vehicle data and telematics, you can capture detailed information about braking habits, speed, after-hours usage, acceleration, and other individual driver behaviors. This includes speeding (for example — every time a vehicle goes over a certain threshold or a certain number over the posted speed limited), harsh braking, harsh cornering, harsh accelerating, and idle time. Not only are these driver behaviors dangerous, but they can create undue wear and tear on your vehicles.

You can then use this data to reduce risk, reinforce your company’s safety policies, and improve driver on-road behavior.

• Gain Advanced Insight Into Drivers’ On-Road Activities with Safety Reports
• Provide Immediate Feedback and Improve Driving Practices with In-Vehicle Driver Coaching
• Instant Notifications with Accident Detection Alerts
• Maintain a High-Quality Record of Overall Vehicle Health

Connected vehicle data and telematics allows you analyze vehicle cost and emissions to make informed electrification decisions. You can easily view odometer readings to determine how many miles you’re driving in a certain time period and see fuel costs, which can help determine which vehicles are a good fit for electrification.

Advanced connected vehicle data and telematics technology doesn’t equal complicated. Merchants Fleet is here to make installing, activating, and using your connected vehicle data, telematics, and GPS tracking systems user-friendly so you can get the most information possible from day one. Once you start capturing data, you can leverage our fleet consulting experts to identify trends and make adjustments that improve fleet performance and reduce costs.

• Easy Enrollment, Device Installation, and Vehicle Activation
• Online Portal Training for Users
• Easy-to-Understand Scorecard from Strategic Consulting Integrates Telematics Data

Merchant Fleet’s connected vehicle technology, TotalConnect, powered by MOTORQ, gives you the deep visibility into your fleet in order to make effective, analytic driven improvements. With TotalConnect, you can expect:

• Real-Time Data to Guide Important Fleet Decisions
• Seamless Integration of Fleet Data
• Cost Savings Potential
• A User-Friendly Data and Analysis Platform