Descartes to Launch SmartDownload Telematics Hub at CV Show

Descartes Systems Group is to unveil its smart compliance management solutions at the UK’s CV Show (30 April–2nd May, NEC Birmingham, Stand 5G110). Descartes will launch its SmartDownload Telematics Hub, automatic remote download of tachograph data via installed telematics devices. Transport operators of all sizes will be able to automatically download driver card and vehicle unit tachograph data via their telematics devices, unlocking time savings and ensuring tachograph data is downloaded on a daily or weekly basis – a fundamentally smarter approach to compliance management. Many operators already use telematics to manage their fleet operations; this enables them to extend their use and get more out of their investment in telematics. The Descartes SmartDownload Telematics Hub is able to work with all the leading telematics and HGV manufacturers’ solutions.

The cloud-based solution replaces traditional manual, time-consuming and disruptive download processes of tachograph data. VU data must be downloaded within 90 days, and driver card data is required within 28 days. Automatic remote download of tachograph data means that data can be downloaded to a schedule whilst the vehicle is in operation, saving 20 to 30 mins per vehicle per week downloading VU data and driver card data back in the depot. Downloading data on a daily or weekly basis rather than the legal limits of 28 and 90 days means that issues such as unaccounted mileage can be dealt with before they become a big problem.

SmartCompliance provides operators of all sizes with one integrated package; one single system; one login; one complete picture to manage your compliance.

Andrew Tavener, Head of Marketing at Descartes Systems UK, says: “With a single source of compliance data, companies can leverage automation to move from reactive to proactive management by exception. For example, automated processes for analysing vehicle and driver tachograph data ensures any unaccounted distance or a lower than expected number of vehicle checks are immediately flagged. Likewise, operators can ensure drivers’ licenses are automatically checked based on a driver’s risk profile. With our complete SmartCompliance solution, operators will be able to properly focus on managing the exceptions, rather than the compliant operations and drive additional value from this compliance data.