Telematics is the synergy between telecommunications and information technology to contact, track, and monitor remote assets such as fleet vehicles. Telematics software collects and sends data analytics remotely. To achieve this, sensors and connected telematics devices are installed in vehicles to collect and send data. This vehicle telematics data typically includes information about where the vehicle is, how fast it is going, how fast it is accelerating, how fast it is stopping, how well the engine is working, how much fuel it uses, and other important parameters. The data received is sent to a central system or computer, where it is processed and examined.

Why do you need a fleet management system?

A fleet management system is a complete solution designed to assist businesses in properly managing and monitoring their fleet of vehicles. It offers various advantages, including higher operating efficiency, cost savings, improved driver safety, better vehicle maintenance procedures, and increased customer satisfaction. Fleet management systems give you the tools and information to manage your fleets and optimize operations.

What solutions does MiX Telematics offer?

With over 25 years of experience in the industry, MiX Telematics offers a wide range of solutions for fleets of any size. From GPS tracking and AI dashcam solutions to KPI management and OEM integration, MiX’s products are designed to simplify and optimize your fleet to boost safety and maximize your ROI.

Is MiX Telematics Right for Your Fleet?

Fleet telematics solutions enable a wide range of applications including vehicle tracking and fleet management as well as remote diagnostics and maintenance. Our products can improve driver behavior, optimize routes, reduce fuel consumption, and prevent dangerous driving events that can lead to losses and lawsuits.

McGill’s Buses

McGill’s Buses, Scottish bus company operator, puts the safety, comfort, and satisfaction of their customers at the top of their priority list using MiX Telematics’ solutions.

McGill’s Buses is one of Scotland’s largest bus operators, undertakes up to 500,000 journeys every week. To ensure each journey is as risk-free as possible for their customers, they connected with MiX Telematics to implement telematics solutions to ensure their drivers always operate their vehicles safely and smoothly and increase visibility of the performance of their buses’ engines.

"Customer safety, comfort and satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do. Combining access to driver performance data with MiX Vision AI’s in-vehicle camera footage allows us to investigate the causes of incidents and take steps to minimise the risk of them recurring. The engineering telemetry has given us increased visibility of engine diagnostics so we can prevent breakdowns and reduce the potential impact on both customers and the business."
Thomas Millar, Quality Control, McGill’s Buses

To improve their drivers’ behaviour, increase compliance and better passenger comfort and safety, McGill’s Buses needed a comprehensive suite of fleet management solutions.

These solutions from MiX Telematics offers McGill’s greater insight into engine diagnostics, driving behaviours and idling hours than they’ve ever had before. Their team can now receive real-time feedback whenever their drivers engage in risky or unsafe driving events, like speeding, and are notified of critical maintenance issues that may lead to breakdowns that will disrupt day-to-day operations. All the solutions, including MiX Vision AI in-vehicle cameras, the MiX Rovi Mini driver feedback device, and the MiX 4000 on-board computer, provide increased visibility, visual evidence of activities on the road and the ability to implement preventative measures.

McGill’s Buses has received significantly positive results since implementation of MiX’s solutions. Harsh braking events have reduced by 55% and speeding has dropped a whopping 95%, leading to a decrease in accident risk. On top of that, negative red driver scores have decreased by 73%, with most of their drivers now in the green and driving much more safely and conscientiously.