Quartix telematics introduces fuel-saving driving style monitoring

MHWmagazine October 17, 2011 Mining, Pack Stack Rack and Roll, Power and Fuel

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."