Quartix telematics introduces fuel-saving driving style monitoring

Quartix, one of the UK's leading telematics suppliers, has introduced a driving style monitoring unit and reporting suite that can save operators as much as £20,000 a year on a fleet of 20 vehicles.


The on-line technology gives accurate information on inappropriate acceleration, speeding and harsh braking. If such behaviour is spotted a driver can be persuaded to adopt a more fuel-efficient, economical driving style.


The innovative Quartix system uses a set of algorithms to establish driving style. And because it is not linked to the can bus there are no vehicle-manufacturer warranty issues, and driving style can be accurately determined across different vehicle types.


The new service comes as part of Quartix's popular InfoPlus option, which provides real-time tracking with Google maps for multiple users and extensive management information and reports.


At just £10 per month for the first three months, then £22.90 per month on a 12-month rental option, the entire package is offered with free installation, no termination charge, and unlimited use of all features.


Wide range of reports


The following reports - and many more - are included:

• Daily time sheet

• Start location/time

• End location/time

• Travel time

• Average speed

• Maximum speed

• Idle time

• Live tracking by vehicle

• Live tracking by group

• Nearest vehicle to a post code identifying skill set

• Customised vehicle icons

• Customised locations

• Vehicle route replay

• Weekly time sheet (summary and detail)

• Monthly timesheet (summary and detail)

• Mileage report

• Time on site

• Time away from base

• Vehicle utilisation

• Overlapping vehicles

• Speed report by week

• Geo fencing - mandatory zone

• Geo fencing - prohibited zone

• Geo fencing - London congestion charge zone

• Geo fencing - London low emission zone.

• Out of hours report

• Driving style reporting

• Daily driver briefing reports

• Auxiliary equipment usage

• Links to back office systems

• MOT, road tax, insurance due warning

• Driver trip reports

Commenting on fleet operators' increasing interest in driver-style information, Andy Kirk, Quartix sales and marketing director, said: "Twelve months ago it was relatively new, but more and more people are requesting driving style information. The price of fuel has an awful lot to do with it."


Contact:

Andy Kirk, Sales and Marketing Director Quartix

Tel: 0870 013 6663

email andy.kirk@quartix.net