A geofence is a virtual perimeter around a physical location. With the geofence set, you’ll receive alerts when equipment and employees leave or enter the perimeter. You’ll also receive idle time alerts that help you monitor productivity and utilization of your fleet. Geofencing helps you create accurate billing statements by determining the exact time and extent of the work performed at a job site.

ROI is always a concern for any fleet, but without asset tracking you’re left in the dark. Assets may sit in storage for months and managers may over-purchase equipment without knowing what’s already in their inventory. Asset tracking helps you downsize your fleet to ensure you only have what you need. It also helps you maximize the utilization of your assets to get the most out of your equipment. Since asset tracking also gives you visibility into the deployment of each asset, you’ll also be able to improve productivity.

This should be a top concern for any plumbing company integrating new technology. In order to reap the benefits it needs to be properly implemented and accepted by all users. Next, it must be easy enough and hopefully require very little training. At Azuga, our telematics systems were designed specifically for use by all members of your fleet. The first step is to plug the telematics device into the vehicle’s OBD-II port under the dashboard and steering wheel. Then, download the software via an app on any compatible device. The device and software share data via satellite and cloud-based technology. On the app’s dashboard, you’ll receive easy-to-read reports and alerts that help you efficiently manage your fleet.

Telematics systems use route planning algorithms to calculate the most efficient route, taking into account traffic, weather, and more. The system also utilizes real-time tracking and dispatch integration to locate the nearest available driver to dispatch to calls as they come in. This ensures that your customers receive help as soon as possible, from drivers with the right equipment on hand.

Telematics systems monitor driver behavior, provide theft prevention and misuse, and more. By monitoring driver behavior you can tailor training to the driver to reduce vehicle mishandling. This reduces their risk of accidents, thereby improving safety, reducing liability, and preventing unnecessary costs. Insurance companies see the benefits of the many safety and monitoring systems, as well. By lowering your risk, you lower theirs as well. As a result, they’re typically willing to discount insurance premiums for safe plumbing fleets.

Azuga Fleet helps you focus on preventative maintenance. To do this, we provide features like maintenance scheduling and alerts, vehicle diagnostic monitoring, DVIR form creation, and engine diagnostic monitoring. We also offer driver behavior monitoring which notifies you when drivers are speeding, cornering and braking too hard, and making aggressive maneuvers. This kind of behavior puts more wear and tear on your vehicle, but it also risks your CSA score and puts the drivers in jeopardy. By monitoring their behavior you can correct inappropriate habits with tailored training.

Yes. Driver behavior monitoring helps you ensure the safety of your fleet drivers, but there are other features to help them in emergencies. The most vital is GPS tracking. In the event of a storm that causes vehicle failure, you’ll be able to get emergency services to your drivers. In the event of an accident, you’ll receive alerts to get an emergency services team to your vehicle faster.