Northgate has re-launched its intelligent telematics service to provide fleets with live fleet user data that will help maximise cost efficiencies and alleviate operational expenses.
Northgate offers two service levels of telematics provision: Control provides live vehicle tracking, journey history, the ability to monitor out-of-hours use, vehicle activity, and can generate reports which help the effective utilisation of vehicles; Control+ delivers additional features such as out-of-hours reporting, driver behaviour alerts, a full report suite, as well as access to performance dashboards, and real-time alerts via SMS.
The company also offers useful optional add-ons to further enhance its telematics capabilities. Front-facing cameras can be requested for capturing any evidence required in the event of an accident as well as informing operators on driver behaviour. In scenarios where drivers hop in and out of multiple vehicles, Northgate can add driver tracking as a bolt-on service. Esso Fuel Card connectivity is also available to keep track of fuel expenses, saving customers an average of 7p per litre on pump prices. It can also provide face-to-face training sessions to ensure the telematics services are used to maximum effectiveness.
Northgate’s cloud-based telematics platform is not only designed to gather impactful data on fleet usage but is also intuitive to use. With the ability to prioritise key information via branded dashboards, individual users can view different information according to their needs. Its clean interface clearly displays live locations via a map view, while additional data is accessed via easy-to-navigate tabs.
Recording multiple data points, from journey history and average speeds to vehicle idling times, the reporting software arms fleet managers with the information needed to maximise the efficient use of fleets.
