You searched for tacho - Suivo https://www.suivo.com/ Centralize your data. Smartify your decisions. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:11:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.suivo.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cropped-Untitled-design-32x32.png You searched for tacho - Suivo https://www.suivo.com/ 32 32 6 Benefits of using the cloud for remote tacho download https://www.suivo.com/blog/6-benefits-of-using-the-cloud-for-remote-tacho-download/ https://www.suivo.com/blog/6-benefits-of-using-the-cloud-for-remote-tacho-download/#respond Mon, 05 Jun 2023 09:12:45 +0000 https://www.suivo.com/blog/ More and more vehicles – and other assets for that matter – are capable of generating data. The possibility to collect that data, gives us valuable insights to make complex workflows faster, more efficient, safer and more optimal. Examples that make better use of the capacity of your fleet, are track & trace, driver analysis, […]

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More and more vehicles – and other assets for that matter – are capable of generating data. The possibility to collect that data, gives us valuable insights to make complex workflows faster, more efficient, safer and more optimal.

Examples that make better use of the capacity of your fleet, are track & trace, driver analysis, eco-scoring tools and remote tacho download solutions.

Here we’re elaborating on remote tacho downloads. As it happens, the European directives make it relevant to any organisation with commercial vehicles of 3.5 tonnes or more.

What is Remote download of tachograph data?

Remote tacho download refers to the process of retrieving data from a digital tachograph remotely, without physically accessing the vehicle or the tachograph. The device is mandatory in the EU for commercial vehicles of +3,5 tonnes and installed to record various data related to driving and rest times, speed, distance, and other relevant information.

What are the benefits of cloud-based solutions to download tacho data?

  1. Accessibility: Cloud-based solutions allow authorized users to access tachograph data from anywhere, as long as they have an internet connection. This eliminates the need to physically visit each vehicle or tacho unit for data retrieval.
  2. Efficiency: Remote tacho download streamlines the process of retrieving data from multiple vehicles. Instead of manually downloading data from each tachograph, cloud-based solutions can automatically collect and organize the information, saving time and effort.
  3. Real-time monitoring: Cloud-based systems like the one from Suivo, enable real-time monitoring of tacho data, providing instant access to crucial information such as driving times and compliance status. This allows fleet managers or compliance officers to quickly identify potential violations or issues and take appropriate action.
  4. Data security and backup: Storing tacho data in the cloud provides an added layer of security. Additionally, regular backups can be performed to ensure data integrity and availability.
  5. Simplified compliancy: The Suivo Tacho Cloud solution comes with features that help automate compliance management. They can generate reports, analyze data for compliance violations, and provide alerts or notifications when drivers are nearing their legal limits, ensuring adherence to regulations and reducing the risk of penalties.
  6. Integration with other systems: The Tacho Cloud solution can integrate with other Suivo modules, such as track and trace or dispatching software. The endless integration possibilities allow seamless data flows between different platforms, enabling better fleet management and decision-making.

Suivo Tacho Cloud as the Worry-free solution for your fleet

The Suivo hardware can: 

  • connect directly to any smart tachograph
  • accommodate remote mass storage and driver card memory downloads.

Tacho Cloud makes local servers, their maintenance and the knowledge they require, redundant.

Related blogpost: FAQ about CANbus, Tacho and (remote) Tacho Download

Read the Solution Brief about Tacho Cloud

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What is CANbus?
  • CAN refers to ‘Controller Area Network’, and is the standard for serial data bus.
  • CANbus was developed by Bosch in the early 1980s and enables real-time 2-way communication.
  • The technology is being used in automotive, machinery, robots, ships, home automation, elevators, etc… and is resistant to electromagnetic interference and therefore has a high reliability.
  • Since 2001 CANbus is mandatory on every vehicle in the EU on petrol; and since 2004 also on diesels.
CANbus

What is the CANbus used for in vehicles?

  • CANbus provides central communication between all onboard systems and receives commands from controls.
  • CANbus contains useful information that can be read by external systems such as the Suivo system, without interruption.

Which data of the CANbus can be captured?

Via the Squarell module with “CANcliQ” and a ‘clamp’ that is connected to the Suivo Extended/Premium tracker we can read out the following data:

  • Mileage
  • Running hours
  • Fuel consumption
  • Fuel level
  • Driving behavior (excessive acceleration, braking, high revs, cruise, idling time etc…)
  • Other data depending on the type of vehicle

Small side notes:

  • The CAN data in Suivo is not realtime; it is collected at the end of each trip.
  • For the time being data like battery level or battery consumption of electric vehicles are not available.
  • When you additionally activate the Suivo Eco Drive module, this results in even more precise data.
eco drive

What is a tachograph?

  • The word “tachograph” comes from Ancient Greek, where ‘tachys’ refers to speed and ‘graphein’ to writing. So it refers to an instrument to record driving speed and driving times.
  • The first tachograph dates back to the 1970s and had an analog disk.
    A digital version was released at the beginning of this century.
  • Since 2006, a digital tachograph has been compulsory in every truck (3.5 tons and more) or bus (9 persons and more).
  • The device works with a company card and driver card.

Why should tachograph data be monitored?

  • The purpose of the tacho is to provide insights into the speed, distance travelled and driving and rest times so that the risk of fraud is eliminated (or at least limited).
  • It is a way to improve and secure the working conditions of bus and truck drivers.
  • The data from the tacho must be kept on a digital carrier for at least one year.
  • The tachograph itself stores all these data in the mass memory, which must be read out every 90 days.
  • The individual driver data is stored on the driver card. Even if there is no driver card in the tachograph, the data is not lost because it is stored in the mass memory.

Why also have a driver card?

  • The driver card data contains the same information as the mass storage device, but is linked to the driver.
  • It gives you insight into driving times, breaks, loading and unloading, etc.
  • So if the vehicle is driven without a card (which is actually a criminal offence), the data is not stored on the driver card, but still in mass storage.
  • The driver card must be read every 28 days.

What is a smart tachograph and a smart tachograph v2?

  • Since June 2019, a “smart tachograph” is mandatory in every new truck or bus in the EU.
  • This is remote readable by authorities via a wireless signal, also while driving and includes geo localization.
  • If you want to have the smart tach read by a party such as (for example) Suivo, then within the framework of the GDPR, the driver has to give (one-time) permission to do so.
  • In the meantime, a second version of the smart tacho was developed. The use of the smart tacho version 2 will be mandatory in each new vehicle starting from August 2023.
  • (Not new) vehicles used for international driving must compulsorily install a tachograph version 2 by December 31, 2024. Analogue tachographs or digital tachographs of the first generation may no longer be used from then on.
  • (Not new) vehicles already equipped with a smart tacho must nevertheless also make the mandatory switch to a smart tacho version 2 in August 2025.
  • Since February 2, 2022, it is mandatory in the EU to record border crossings. Up until now, this has mostly been done manually. The driver has to pull over at the nearest possible stop across the border. The smart tacho version 2 does this registration automatically.

What can a smart tachograph version 2 do?

In addition to detecting and automatically recording border crossings, the latest tacho offers other improvements:

  • Recording of GNNS position during loading and unloading.
  • The driver card only needs to be read every 56 days (instead of every 28 days).
  • Recording of the type of transport (passengers or goods?).
  • Internal motion sensor in the vehicle unit.
  • Automatic registration of start and end locations.

How is tacho data read and which data is involved?

Reading of tacho data WITHOUT Suivo:

  • The data from the tacho is read via a USB stick and this implies a manual physical operation per vehicle.
  • The driver card must be read via a card reader that is connected to a PC.
  • Reading can also be done via bluetooth. However, you will then need a mobile device with software near the vehicle.
  • Reading is also possible via WiFi, but the vehicle must also be close to your WiFi network.

Reading of tacho data WITH Suivo?

If you use Suivo, your tacho data is automatically read every day, regardless of the location of the vehicle. This is possible thanks to the connection of the Suivo Blackbox.

What can we show in the Suivo IoT Cloud Platform?

  • Statuses of your vehicles and / or drivers: REST / DRIVE / WORK / UNLOAD
  • Identification by driver card number
  • Person-based reports
  • Warnings from the tacho shown in real-time

What is Remote Tacho Download?

Sometimes it is as simple as it sounds: it concerns the remote reading of data on your tachograph. Remote tacho download refers to the process of retrieving data from a digital tachograph remotely, without physically accessing the vehicle or the tachograph.

If you do this via the Suivo Tacho Cloud technology, the data are being securely stored in the cloud.

All driver files are daily downloaded and centralized on the Suivo platform and remain easy accessible.

Suivo provides notifications in case of missing information. There is no need to spend hours each week on reviewing the files and asking drivers to pass by.

  • The “.ddd” files are downloaded and stored in the cloud. Note a retention obligation of at least 1 year applies.
  • To use this technology, you will need to purchase the budget-friendly Suivo Tacho Cloud license.
  • The Tacho Cloud Solution only works for digital tacho’s.
tacho digital

How works Suivo Remote Tacho Download with CANbus module and what are some benefits?

Our hardware can connect directly to Siemens VDO and Stoneridge digital tachographs to read out real-time driver card information, and to accommodate remote mass storage and driver card memory downloads.

The Suivo IoT platform collects the DDD-files required to be compliant. Based on a copy of the company card installed in the secure so-called ‘Suivo Tacho Card Hotel’, your fleet will be a lot easier to manage!

Driver names of both driver cards and working time warnings from the tachograph are shown in real-time on the Suivo IoT Cloud Platform. The tacho identifications with driver cards can also be used for Suivo person-based reports.

The Suivo Tacho Cloud Solution uses the CANbus interface to make a contactless connection to the vehicle’s data network to read out information such as fuel usage and engine parameters. The CANbus interface also connects directly to the digital tachograph to read out real-time driver card information (name and working hours) and to accommodate remote download of tachograph mass storage data and driver card memory. This interface allows Suivo to give you an accurate view on real vehicle fuel consumption and engine usage. On the web application and reports you will get statistics regarding cruise control usage, excessive RPM, as well as fuel used during idling. The vehicle’s odometer and fuel level are also displayed in real-time on the Suivo Live Tracking views.

What is the Driver Awareness Panel?

The Driver Awareness Panel (DAP) connects to the Suivo Carbon tracker to make drivers aware of their driving style. It’s an “on the job” assistance tool to save fuel and achieve direct results. DAP actively and continuously monitors the vehicle CANbus and analyzes the CANbus data. The DAP calculates and compares the data against fleet and vehicle performance standards. The DAP signals any good or bad driving behavior during the trip. This method makes the driver aware of his driving style and stimulates him to act accordingly. Various algorithms are implemented like harsh driving and braking, high RPM and anticipated driving.

How to enhance your ecoscore?

Another way to monitor driving behavior is using the Suivo Eco Drive app. The app provides you with an ecoscore and enables you to gain insights in how environmentally friendly…

  • your fleet is (related to the tech specs of the vehicle(s))
  • and driving behavior is (related to the driver)

Read more about eco-scoring.

Read more on the Suivo Eco Drive app.

Read the customer case of Multiobus.

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Keeping track of where your employees are or what projects they are working on automatically or digitally has numerous advantages: you avoid administrative hassle, reduce paper consumption, optimize planning, increase security and save time in your workflows, right up to invoicing.

Of course, the appropriate identification method for your organization depends on where your priorities lie and on the sector in which you operate.  What do you want to achieve with the identification?

Do you want to provide or deny access to a certain location or vehicle to certain people? Do you want to get rid of paper timesheets? Do you want to map your staff’s travel times? Do you want to be able to invoice easily (per project)? Do you want to comply with government obligations such as the Check-in-at-Work at work sites without too much fuss?

So the priorities can be very diverse and often it is more than desirable that your identification methods work seamlessly with things and systems you already have in place (for example the ConstruBadge or Alfapass). Therefore it’s not unthinkable that you might not see the wood for the trees when you have to decide on a suitable identification method.

We advise you to discuss your needs with your account manager in any case, but here we already give a short overview of the identification methods that are supported by Suivo today.

An identifier is linked to a person in the Suivo IoT Cloud Platform. In this way, one or more identifiers can be linked to that person. When this linked identifier is used, the registration will be linked to the person. This registration and status (at work, on break, on the road, …) can be found per person on the platform.

1.     iButton

An iButton is a device with a microchip with a durable stainless steel housing of 16 mm thick. This electronic key has a chip with a worldwide unique serial number. This serial number cannot be changed and is therefore unique for every iButton.

An iButton can be used for:

  • Identification in a vehicle
  • Identification via a site post

iButton registration vehicle

Do you want to identify people in a vehicle? Then the vehicle can be equipped with a:

  • Mini iButton Reader with LED
  • Dual iButton Reader with LED and Buzzer

One or more people can register via an iButton in a vehicle/machine. The identification can be for:

  • Driver registration
  • Registration of mobility (possible for both driver and passenger(s))

iButton registration site post

A person can register with an iButton on a yard post to:

  • Register for Check-in-at-Work.
  • Register for working hours.

 USB iButton Reader (for desktop).

In the Suivo IoT platform, the unique serial number must be linked to the person concerned. This can be simplified by using a USB iButton Reader. Scan the iButton with the reader and the serial number is completed in the platform.

Related products

iButton

2.     RFID card

RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification and can also be used to identify individuals. Suivo reads the serial number from the RFID chip so that it can then be linked to a person in the Suivo IoT Cloud platform.

The following technologies can be read:

  • MIFARE
  • 125Khz
  • DESFire

RFID identification in a vehicle

The vehicle can be equipped with:

  • a Mini RFID Reader (125KHz) with LED only
  • RFID Reader (125KHz) with LED and Buzzer
  • Mini RFID Reader (MIFARE) with LED Only
  • RFID Reader (MIFARE) with LED and Buzzer
  • XL RFID Reader (MIFARE/DESFire) for Encrypted Sector Data with LED and Buzzer

One or more persons can register via RFID in a vehicle/machine. The registration can serve:

  • to register as a driver
  • to indicate mobility (possible for both the driver and the passenger(s))
  • As an access control (who is allowed to drive which vehicle/machine)

Identification via RFID on a yard pole

ATTENTION: The yard stake only registers MIFARE.

A person can register with an RFID badge at a yard pole for:

  • registration for Check-in-at-Work
  • registration of working hours

USB RFID Reader (for desktop)

In the Suivo IoT Cloud platform you need to connect an RFID card to a person. When a person registers with his/her RFID card his/her name appears in the Suivo platform. Suivo reads the unique serial number of the card. If the serial number is not known, a USB RFID Reader can be used to easily read the serial number and enter the information in the platform.

Suivo offers a USB RFID Reader so that a RFID smart card can easily be linked to a person.

Related products.

RFID

3.     ConstruBadge

The ConstruBadge is a personal visual identifier for each construction trade worker.

Workers who belong to PC124 receive a new ConstruBadge every year.

The ConstruBadge contains the following information:

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Social Security number
  • VAT-number of the employer

ConstruBadge Reader

A vehicle or yard pole can be equipped with a specific ConstruBadge Reader.

Identification via ConstruBadge Reader

When an identification is done with a ConstruBadge on the ConstruBadge Reader, Suivo checks if the social security number is known in the database. There are following options:

  • Option 1: National registry number is known in the Suivo IoT Cloud platform
    • An identification is added for the given person
    • A Check-in-at-Work registration is performed (if applicable and if the module is activated)
  • Option 2: State registry number not known in the Suivo IoT Cloud platform
    • A person is created in the Suivo platform where First Name, Last Name and National Registry Number are taken from the CostruBadge.
    • An identifier is added for that person
    • A Check-in-at-Work registration is performed (if applicable and if the module is activated)

ConstruBadge

4.     Alfapass

Alfapass offers a unified ID control for ports. The pass serves as an entry ticket to the ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge and is valid for 3 years.

The Alfapass Reader reads the following encrypted data:

  • Unique Alfapass number
  • Port Facility number
  • Group ID
  • Subgroup ID
  • End date

For the person where the use of the Alfapass as a means of identification is indicated in Suivo, the above data will be completed as an attribute. When reading the Alfapass all these data will be updated.

It is also possible to use a MIFARE badge on the Alfapass reader, but in that case only the unique serial number of the card will be read.

Alfapass

5.     eID card

Suivo offers the possibility that a person can register for Check-in-at-work via a Belgian identity card (eID). The eID contains a QR/barcode on the back. The QR/barcode contains the person’s social security number.

A wharf post can be equipped with a QR/barcode reader. When a person scans his identity card via the QR/barcode reader then he/she is correctly registered with the NSSO, provided that the employer has a VAT number.

This solution is ideal for Belgian (sub)contractors with employees who are not known before they arrive on a construction site.

eID card

6.     Limosa Document

Anyone who is not subject to Belgian social security, and who comes to work in Belgium on a temporary and/or part-time basis, must be able to present a Limosa-1 reporting document.

A wharf post equipped with a QR/barcode reader can scan a person’s Limosa document. He or she can thus also be correctly registered with the NSSO and thus comply with the mandatory Check-in-at-Work.

This solution is ideal for foreign contractors.

More on Limosa and Limosa application.

Limosa

7.     Driver card (Tacho)

The driver card replaces the tachograph disk and is personal to the driver. This card contains the data of each individual driver and stores performance data (driving, resting, etc.). The driver card has a validity period of five years. Each driver may have only one driver card and may not use an expired or defective card.

When the vehicle is equipped with a Suivo black box + “FLEX” CAN-BUS Interface + Tachograph Download upgrade, the Tacho statuses are automatically displayed in the platform.

If the driver is linked to his Driver Card via the serial number (B4100000117400) in the Suivo IoT Cloud platform, then this person will also be automatically linked to the Tacho statuses.

Related products.

Tacho

8.     People Tracker

A People Tracker can be seen as a fixed identification or location device for a person. The tracker can be linked to a person as a location in Suivo. This location can then be used in combination with the Suivo Timesheet app or Time Logger app to combine hours with mobility.

Thereby the location of the People Tracker can be used to make additions in the Suivo Time Logger app, see next point.

People tracker

9.     Suivo Time Logger App

A person can use the Suivo Time Logger App to identify themselves digitally.

One or more persons can register through the app by choosing a predefined status.

Registering can be done in the following ways:

  • Manual entry: person chooses their name from the displayed list
  • Via scanning your RFID badge: activate scanning by clicking on the icon in the app.

If the person is already known in the Suivo IoT Cloud platform, the Suivo Time Logger app can also serve as a Check-in-at-Work tool.

Overview of our apps.

Suivo Time Logger App

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    Asset tracking market in the Benelux https://www.suivo.com/blog/asset-tracking-platform-market-in-the-benelux/ https://www.suivo.com/blog/asset-tracking-platform-market-in-the-benelux/#respond Tue, 02 Mar 2021 09:45:29 +0000 http://www.suivo.com/cool-stuff/asset-tracking-platform-market-in-the-benelux/ It’s clear that the vehicle, machine and asset tracking platform sector has undergone some significant changes. And that’s even before we consider the impact of COVID-19.

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    Trends, COVID-19 and the impact on local customers

    An American multinational in telecom acquired in 2016 a telematics company based in Dublin. The biggest telematics supplier from The Netherlands was sold to a Japanese multinational auto and truck parts manufacturer in 2019. And more recently, a Nordic company took over a Benelux telematics solution end 2020. It’s clear that the vehicle, machine and asset tracking platform sector has undergone some significant changes. And that’s even before we consider the impact that COVID-19 is likely to have on platform centralization and the opportunities this could create for new takeovers.


    It’s time to look at the organizations that use these tracking platforms. What is the impact on the products they use? Do they need to worry about continued support for the hard- and software components they currently use? What about the local legal requirements? Or country specific solutions? Will they need to switch to a new system within a certain timeframe or can they continue using the old platform, knowing that there is unlikely to be much development in the future?

    Asset tracking and critical daily operations

    Vehicle, machine, and asset tracking is critical for daily operations, with construction and utility companies increasingly using asset tracking platforms to manage their fleet of vehicles, machinery, small tools, and other equipment. These organisations understand that it’s more than just knowing where an asset is, it’s about guaranteeing the safety of employees, planning projects so deadlines can be met, ensuring transparency of machine usage to help manage the costs of complex projects, and more.

    It’s also important to have the right vehicle, machine, and asset tracking platform and the right assistance from suppliers as they continue to develop and support their systems. To give an example, legal requirements about check-in-at-work, km registration, km compensation, time registration (CAOs), mobility compensation, etc. are constantly evolving and it’s essential that your tracking platform is updated with each change. Tracking platform suppliers that offer local knowledge and development teams are a good solution.


    Your asset tracking platform supplier has been taken over. What next?

    So, what happens if your local supplier is taken over? 20,000 is a huge number of customers for a Benelux supplier. But what happens if a global player with 300,000 or more customers takes over? How relevant are these local customers when they represent less than 10% of the total customer base? Will their requests be heard? Will a legal change that only affects a small minority be a priority on the global roadmap which is managed for 300,000 customers?


    How engaged is your asset tracking platform supplier?

    We’ve noticed that customers are increasingly concerned about these questions, and we completely understand. To help you ensure that your organisation will be in the hands of a truly engaged supplier, we’ve created a list of critical points for you to check.

    • Hidden costs

    As the expression says, there’s no such thing as a free lunch. So, if you’re offered the tracking hardware for (almost) nothing, where are the hidden costs? And, if it turns out that it really is free, then you’re probably the product. In which case, it’s up to you to decide if that’s okay for your situation and check that the hard- and software has the functionality you need, including being able to work with all your vehicles, machines, and assets, and being able to connect with tachograph or CAN-bus (if required).

    • Hardware specifications

    What about the autonomous equipment and asset trackers: do they have the same specifications as the hardware you are using now? Same battery lifespan? And the same connectivity quality? Lastly, is the supplier offering the same coverage in the Benelux as they do elsewhere, for example, in the US or the Nordics?

    • Does one size fit all?

    Do you need a one size fits all approach to asset tracking? Or do you need to combine both active and passive tags for material and tool tracking? It’s worth checking what you need and what the supplier can provide, as some suppliers are more flexible than others.

    • Mobile apps

    Is there a mobile app available? If so, will it match your needs as you expand in the future? And what functionalities can you use today? Possible functionalities include an overview of all assets, damage reporting, asset booking for projects, inventory or inspection lists, check-in-at work, time registration, delivery and transport scheduling, and eco-driving monitoring. Even if you don’t use these functionalities now, would they (and/or other functionalities) be useful in the future? And are these functionalities available in your country?

    • General and industry specific features

    Does the asset tracking platform offer vertical products and solutions (to be used in all industries) as well as comprehensive features needed in your specific industry? For example, you might need check-in-at-work, km allowance, time registration (CAOs), or mobility compensation features.

    • References

    Take a look at the organisations that already use the asset tracking platform: are there relevant and recognised references from your industry based in other countries? If not, what is the likelihood that the new platform will be made to fulfil your specific requirements?

    • API options

    API connections are essential for ensuring smooth integration with your other software packages. So, ask your asset tracking platform supplier about the API options they foresee, how they are charged (especially if the platform changes and the interface needs to be updated to local players), and if there are any new API costs and what they cover.

    • Technical issues

    What happens if there is a technical issue? Will your asset tracking platform supplier be able to repair the problem quickly? Is it possible for a technician to visit your site or are all technical employees based in a central location with only a commercial team in the Benelux? As much as we don’t like to think about it, sometimes you need to think about the support your organisation can rely on in the worst-case scenario.

    Changing for the better

    But it’s not all negative. Change and disruptions always give us the chance to change for the better. So, look at it as an opportunity and evaluate the actual systems you currently have available and what your organisation needs to live up to its future potential. Consider:

    • What is your current system missing?
    • What have you always wanted to improve or streamline, but nobody listened?
    • How happy are you with the user interface and mapping features?
    • Would you prefer to have a more modern look and feel?
    • Do you need more frequent data and map updates?
    • Would more users make the tracking system more efficient and increased the overall benefit of the system?
    • Is this the right time to implement a more modern time registration system that almost completely eliminates administration effort?

    In other words, instead of simply jumping from one supplier to another, this is the ideal time to compare different platforms. So, make a list, dream big, and take the chance to change!

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    Industry – Buses https://www.suivo.com/industry/buses/ Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:55:32 +0000 http://www.suivo.com/?page_id=6936 Stay in charge of your buses Correct time estimates, a structured overview and valuable insights give you a grip on your fleet. Whether we’re talking about regular, occasional or special people transport, this leads to a competitive advantage. Benefits for bus & coach companies Suivo offers ready-made solutions for the specific challenges that characterize your […]

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    Stay in charge of your buses

    Correct time estimates, a structured overview and valuable insights give you a grip on your fleet. Whether we're talking about regular, occasional or special people transport, this leads to a competitive advantage.

    Buses tracking
    time registration

    Benefits for bus & coach companies

    Suivo offers ready-made solutions for the specific challenges that characterize your sector.

    • Online Time Registration to provide input and support for wage calculation.
    • Clear reporting and invoicing based on correct trip information.
    • Legal compliance with automated remote tacho and driver card download.

    Time registration

    All the different CAO's (collective labor agreements) make wage calculation very complex. In addition, for some trips a journey sheet must be physically present in the bus.

    • Suivo links trip data from all your drivers into your payroll. This saves your administrative staff easily several days of work a month.
    • Different systems because we adapt to your needs. Time registration can have very specific requirements.
    • Tacho download can be automated and the tachostatus is visible in the Suivo platform.
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    Bus trip application

    Bus trip application

    Get immediately started thanks to the deployable modules that help you meet the expectations of your staff, clients or the government.

    • Clear reports about routes, trips, estimated and actual arrival times. This is important information for regular bus transport. The reporting to your client (DeLijn) is based on this.
    • The Bus Trip app registers all trip information in function of the requested timetable and links it via an interface (API) with your ERP system. You can also simply download it directly (xlsx, csv, …).
    • Driving time data is made available digitally, which makes processing much easier and error-free.
    FOR YOU?

    Coach and bus transport solutions

    With a user-friendly track and trace system you make sure that your planning & schedules go smoothly. Furthermore, you can make sure that all available drivers are working as efficiently as possible.

    API integrations

    API integrations

    Get the most out of your data. Suivo API integrates your data fast and easy so all your systems are using the same data.
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    Driver behavior

    Monitor speeding, acceleration and fuel consumption. Improve your driver’s savety & reduce your costs.
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    Navigation & communication

    From basic communication needs to innovative, advanced communication & navigation options.
    tacho

    Remote tacho download

    Remotely read and download both the driver ID and the mass memory of your tachographs.
    security

    Security

    We help you protect what is valuable for you: fleet, machines and equipment. All you need to carry out your business!
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    Track and trace

    The beating heart for most of our customers, with Google Maps at it’s center. Knowing the location of all your assets!
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    Trip logging

    Electronic driver logs make it easy to keep track of working and resting times. No more paper or manual tacho downloads.
    CLIENTS

    Autocar and buses

    Compliance with your agreements is key. Respecting departure times is crucial for clients. Discover how these great companies make their customers and passengers happy.

    multiobus

    Multiobus | Suivo ensures efficient fleet management

    Multiobus registers and monitors driving behavior over their complete fleet of auto cars and busses with Suivo soft- and hardware components. Resulting in a noticeable drop of fuel consumption and at the same time an increase of safety for both, chauffeurs and passengers.

    Let's get in touch.

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    Remote tacho download https://www.suivo.com/solutions/remote-tacho-download/ Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:19:51 +0000 http://www.suivo.com/?post_type=features&p=4942 Remotely read both the driver ID and the mass memory of your digital tachograph (DDD files).

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    Industry – Transport https://www.suivo.com/industry/transport/ Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:13:12 +0000 http://www.suivo.com/?page_id=3332 Transport Managing a fleet of trucks and trailers demands advanced tools. You need to adapt the planning quickly and help your customer immediately. Discover how we solve this for transportation & distribution companies! One system for all Trucks, trailers, drivers, subcontractors, order management, … What you need is accurate information to efficiently coordinate it all. […]

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    Transport

    Managing a fleet of trucks and trailers demands advanced tools. You need to adapt the planning quickly and help your customer immediately. Discover how we solve this for transportation & distribution companies!

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    One system for all

    Trucks, trailers, drivers, subcontractors, order management, ... What you need is accurate information to efficiently coordinate it all.

    • Trucks, trailers, forklifts and more can be tracked. Our great portfolio of trackers, autonomous trackers, active and passive tags obtain data from your fleet.
    • Transport orders can be directly connected to your TMS. Our mobile Transport app provides features like digital delivery notes, damage registration and even automated invoicing.
    • Access drivers information via the remote tacho download. Dispatch transport orders to the drivers who are available and have still enough driving time to do the job.

    Receive economic advantages

    Thanks to the ecological and economic benefits of our solutions, you can apply for subsidies. The subsidy for transport is available until the end of 2020.

    • Helping you with application. Many of our customers already made use of the advantages since installed in 2017. We can assist you with the application process.
    • Up to 80% pay-back with our solutions that are falling under this regulation. Use these solutions to modernize your fleet management systems!
    • Maximum subsidy per vehicle is € 5,000 and € 100,000 for the total application combined.
      Don’t miss out on this!
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    FOR YOU?

    Transport solutions

    Is the trailer occupied? Is it parked where it's supposed to be? Suivo offers answers to these questions so you can optimize the usage of your vehicles and assets.

    API integrations

    API integrations

    Get the most out of your data. Suivo API integrates your data fast and easy so all your systems are using the same data.
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    Driver behavior

    Monitor speeding, acceleration and fuel consumption. Improve your driver’s savety & reduce your costs.
    Maintenance

    Maintenance and inspection

    Guarantee uptime, stay on top of things and be always compliant with all safety regulations.
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    Navigation & communication

    From basic communication needs to innovative, advanced communication & navigation options.
    tacho

    Remote tacho download

    Remotely read and download both the driver ID and the mass memory of your tachographs.
    security

    Security

    We help you protect what is valuable for you: fleet, machines and equipment. All you need to carry out your business!
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    Time tracking

    Keep track of driving/working times of your mobile workforce. Automate the mobility allowance for construction teams.
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    Track and trace

    The beating heart for most of our customers, with Google Maps at it’s center. Knowing the location of all your assets!
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    Trailer & container tracking

    For some companies, containers, chassis and trailers are important parts of their fleet. It is therefore only logical that they ask for a suitable track and trace solution.
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    Trip logging

    Electronic driver logs make it easy to keep track of working and resting times. No more paper or manual tacho downloads.
    CLIENT CASES

    Fleets running with Suivo

    These awesome companies use our transport features already. Read the cases to find out how!

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    Th. Wouters finds its chassis with Suivo

    Thanks to their dispatchers always knowing where there is a free chassis, the company is now able to plan trips more efficiently and arrange future technical inspections and maintenance on time.

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    Molenbergnatie | Innovative transport management

    Molenbergnatie commits to innovative transport management with Suivo. Molenbergnatie resolutely chose to modernize its business processes. "Innovative transport management in a digitizing end-to-end supply chain."

    Heli

    Heli goes into the cloud

    In order to remain competitive, we needed to bundle all phases of our machine rental - from orders, through planning and transportation and even inspection and repairs - into one system.

    Van moer

    Van Moer Logistics tracked 1400 trailers

    The major advantage of the Suivo system is the simplification of our planning, which allows us to save a lot of time. Other benefits include theft prevention and accurate reporting to our customers. (...)

    Let's get in touch.

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    Agora selects Suivo tracking system https://www.suivo.com/blog/agora-selects-suivo-asset-tracking-system/ Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:22:42 +0000 http://local.suivo.com/index.php/2021/02/02/agora-selects-suivo-asset-tracking-system/ This investment forms part of the modernization of the company’s IT environment.

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    Agora, the market leading wholesale center for professional florists and garden centers, has turned to Suivo and Go4Logistics for an integrated telematics and logistics solution that will ensure perfect follow-up of their delivery vehicles, including distributing daily schedules and task lists for drivers. This investment forms part of the modernization of the company’s IT environment.

    Integrated overviews, more control and real-time information flows

    When discussing their requirements, Agora highlighted three issues that they wanted the new solution to solve: more control over empty goods management; better overview of all transport orders; and real-time information flows between branches, drivers and sub-contractors.

    1. More control over empty goods management

    Transporting flowers and plants is more complex than simply loading a truck in one location and unloading it at another. Instead, the delivery truck needs to arrive at the delivery location with special containers that keep the flowers in perfect condition during transportation. It is not easy for Agora to follow-up on the total amount of containers needed and the exchange of them at different locations.

    By creating a connection between the Suivo transport app and the empty goods management software module in the Go4Logistics’ backend ERP, Go4TMS, Agora will be able to accurately monitor and follow-up their special containers, as well as the rest of their assets.

    2. Better overview of all transport orders

    Currently, Agora edits sales orders in three different systems, making it difficult for the transport department to follow-up in an efficient way. Go4Logistics recommends using their order import module in their Transport Management System (TMS, a Microsoft Dynamics application) to capture and manage all orders in one system.

    3. Real-time information flows

    Agora’s purchasing companies in France, Italy and the Netherlands deliver to its 22 Cash & Carry branches in Belgium and France via their own fleet of 12 trucks. The fleet is supplemented by up to 30 additional sub-contractors driving their own vehicles during busy periods such as Christmas or Mother’s Day.

    Suivo suggested a mobile app for all Agora and sub-contracted drivers to ensure better follow-up of deliveries (and empty goods management). The mobile app would be linked to Go4Logistics’ Go4TMS and provide each driver with his/her daily schedule and enable him/her to finish their daily tasks, for example: scanning goods, registering empty goods, handling returns, damage registration, photographing damage or transport documents, signing receipts, and emailing POD. The app would also transmit information in real-time back to Go4TMS to enable dispatchers to follow-up deliveries.

    Additionally, Suivo recommended installing a professional vehicle tracking system for Agora’s 12 trucks. The tracking system will be completed with a driving analysis application and an option for a digital tachograph download. The system ensures a perfect follow-up of the trucks’ locations, the driving analysis application maps the driving styles of the different drivers and the automatic tachograph download gives the dispatcher a clear overview of the driving and rest times of each driver.

    Suivo and Go4Logistics integration

    Together Suivo and Go4Logistics offer a total solution that fits Agora’s requirements by automating internal information flows to bring Agora’s customer service to a new level.

    About Agora

    From its five Cash & Carry branches in Belgium and a further 17 in France, Agora offers everything that professional florists and garden centers need under one roof: daily fresh cut flowers and green materials, a wide selection of indoor and outdoor plants, basic necessities and the latest trends in decoration. Agora also has purchasing companies in France, Italy and the Netherlands.

    Want to read about other companies that have chosen the Suivo Asset Tracking system? Check out our customer cases!

    Or read up on our solutions for the transport industry.

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