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The field of telematics is always evolving, with businesses seeking innovative solutions to cater to their growing needs.
Within the fast-paced technological environment, MTData has developed its latest in-vehicle driver tablet solution – Talon.
The company says Talon has been designed to provide a broad range of industries with the ability to keep the connection between fleet managers and drivers effective, seamless, and efficient.
Providing the entire business with a ‘complete’ telematics solution, Talon and Hawk-Eye, MTData’s web-based software, enables fleet managers to access and review all fleet data in the one place.
The two solutions seamlessly integrate with one another, where all driver input and vehicle information is made available in Hawk-Eye.
According to MTData, the innovation supporting Talon has taken fleet management technology to the next level.
Drivers will now have all the tools they need to keep moving forward efficiently with Talon’s comprehensive range of features, including driver login, fit for duty declaration, fuel entry, electronic document management, engine data, two-way communication, and mapping.
The benefits of Talon’s functionality do not stop there says MTData.
Fleet managers can schedule, plan and dispatch jobs directly to drivers, directly from Hawk-Eye, providing them with all the required information to complete the job efficiently.
Talon enables drivers to obtain proof-of-delivery using the sign-on glass capabilities, or the image capture feature in the unit.
To help businesses enhance their drivers’ safety and meet compliance requirements, Talon supports fatigue management, where drivers are visually and audibly prompted to take a break and the duration required displays on the screen.
In the event of a driver not taking or logging their break after being notified, they will receive audible and visual alerts, and operations, and compliance teams can also receive notifications of this event.
Understanding the importance of a two-way communication solution, Talon features a software controlled in-vehicle driver phone which logs all incoming and outgoing calls in Hawk-Eye.
Two-way messaging and emailing, with text-to-speech announcements, are also supported.
Managing vehicle performance is just as important as maintaining driver performance. In addition to the real-time tracking solution,
MTData offers capabilities to monitor driver behaviour, including harsh driving and speed, as well as engine performance.
The engine management interface provides live ECM data including, oil temperature, pressures, RPM’s and gear recording, odometer readings, and fuel consumptions, which are available to view in both Hawk-Eye and the in-vehicle driver solution.
MTData says its telematics provide many benefits to businesses and its operations including, improving driver performance, increasing productivity, enhancing driver safety, and reducing costs.
The company is a leader in GPS telematics and fleet management solutions by designing, developing and manufacturing its solutions in-house.
MTData says it is extremely passionate about delivering real business solutions, and creating better business benefits for its customers.
