A Comprehensive Guide to Non-Powered Asset Tracking Solutions & How They Can Transform Your Business

GPS Tracking can be used for various purposes and different types of assets by offering several benefits, such as reducing operating costs and improving productivity.

Non-powered asset tracking is one of the asset types benefiting from the features of GPS Tracking. Non-powered assets include trailers, water tanks, heavy equipment, trailers, bins and other types of containers. These types of high value assets are not equipped with a power source and so non-powered asset tracking is the perfect solution to streamline asset management.

 

What is Non-Powered Asset Tracking & Why is it Important?

Non-powered asset tracking is a method of monitoring and tracking assets without the need for an external power source. Utilizing a small, mountable battery-powered unit, companies can track the movement of their high value assets anywhere they may be. This allows fleet managers to keep track of their assets without having to rely on manual processes or more costly solutions.

 

By using a centralized GPS tracking software solution, your company can consolidate location and sensor data of your assets into a single portal to streamline asset management, improve productivity, billing accuracy, and reduce loss.

In addition, it provides you with full asset visibility, including location, status, usage history, and asset maintenance in a web-based dashboard. The software can generate reports for you to get insights into your assets and help you schedule maintenance at right time.

Non-powered asset tracking can help businesses save time and money by reducing labour costs, increasing efficiency, and improving accuracy in inventory management.

 

The Top Benefits of Non-Powered Asset Tracking

Non-powered asset tracking is a cost-effective and reliable way to keep track of valuable assets. It eliminates the need for expensive and complex powered tracking systems, while still providing the same level of accuracy and visibility. With non-powered asset tracking, businesses can benefit from improved efficiency, reduced costs, and increased safety. There are several advantages to using non-powered asset tracking;

 

Visibility

Asset tracking devices provide dynamic data on the location of your high-value assets and sensor data like temperature. With a cloud-based system and integrated mobile application, a fleet manager can get real-time asset tracking visibility with detailed reports on their location while field workers monitor key data like geofence status, fuel level or temperature.

 

Enhanced security

Lost or stolen equipment causes downtime resulting in loss of revenue for businesses that lease or own equipment. Asset theft is on the rise globally.

Using real-time geofence alerts to create a virtual boundary that triggers an immediate warning detects potential theft or unauthorized use. You can prevent potential loss and impact on your business by taking immediate preventative action.

 

Optimize productivity

With centralized data, managers can see quickly where they are wasting assets and money.

In addition, asset management solution can reduce paperwork, simplify workflow and optimize processes by collecting data in one application accessible anywhere anytime.

Fleet mangers can make quicker decisions with real-time insight into the company’s assets’ current location, status, and availability.

 

Enhance Asset lifetime management

When it comes to asset tracking solutions, it’s not only tracking, but also monitoring mechanical health and asset status based on usage indicators. It provides you with a clear insight into the asset status such as fuel level, temperature, speed, and other parameters. This helps manage key activities like scheduling maintenance or delivering fuel on time.

 

Options for any asset type

Choosing the best Asset Tracking Device for your business can be challenging. Especially when solutions and devices vastly vary between providers. Here are some tested and reliable options which meet different equipment needs;

 

For Construction & Trailers

Solar-Powered 4G LTE-M GPS Tracker

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This GPS tracking device is designed to track the location of assets with a large internal battery  and Bluetooth technology for wireless sensors. This is the best mount and go type device for heavy equipment because it is built to withstand the harshest environments, vibration, and dust.

For Reefers

Our Solar BLE GPS Tracker supports wireless BLE sensors for reefer and door open.  This is a simple, cost-effective solution, which doesn’t require any wiring or a costly installation.  This device is purpose-built for this type of application.

 

For Agriculture

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Our rugged tracker supports both powered and unpowered applications and comes with inputs, outputs, and an optional BLE radio for wireless sensors. With an IP68-rated casing, it is designed to operate under extreme environments against water and dust. It is also equipped with GPIOs for varieties of application expandability and flexibility by connecting to a wide range of accessories.

How to Choose the Best Non-Powered Asset Tracking Solution for Your Business Needs

Choosing the best non-powered asset tracking solution for your business needs can be a challenge. With so many options available, it can be difficult to decide which one is best suited for your needs. To make the right choice, you need to consider factors such as cost, scalability, accuracy, and reliability of the system.

With Astreon, we offer seamless integration with Asset Tracking management and devices. We provide tailored Asset Tracking Devices that are compatible with dozens of enterprise systems. Our Asset Tracking Management system also provides dynamic data including the location & status of assets in the field. By customizing the solution with specialty applications, you can customize the solution to your specific needs.

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Ways to Extend a Trailer’s Life and Save on Maintenance Costs

According to the data from INDEXBOX, U.S. Truck Trailer Prices rose 17% to $8,791 per unit due to the higher costs of raw materials that are used to make a trailer and labour shortages. This is causing challenges for the truck industry as inflation and lack of supply are causing haulage companies to extend their trailer life cycle beyond their normal operation.

 

What is the average lifespan of a trailer?

When you purchase a modern trailer, you can expect it to last at least approximately 8 years or about 40,000 engine hours. With proper maintenance, you can extend these averages significantly.

 

What can you do to extend your trailer’s lifecycle?

Every trailer has a maintenance schedule that should be followed. You should service your trailer at least every six months.

 

Tips on how to maximize a trailer’s longevity

Increase inspections and maintenance

In addition to the annual safety inspection and driver pre-trips, additional preventive maintenance inspections are recommended throughout the year. The more inspections, the less of a chance of a roadside breakdown and unexpected repair costs.

 

Check your tires regularly

Tire monitoring or inflation systems are recommended. Include a check of tire condition avoiding blowouts on the highway. These preventive measures save fuel, loss revenue from unexpected breakdowns, and lives.

 

Thoroughly wash your trailers

Always keep your trailer clean to reduce maintenance cost. A range of problems can be caused by unclean trailers including mold and mildew, cross- contamination, food borne illnesses, including rodent and insect infestation.

 

Lube it correctly

The correct lube in appropriate quantity is a must for proper trailer operation. Enough new grease must be added to purge the old grease. The debris that cling to old grease makes it ineffective. Adding new lube removes dirt and ensures safe operation.

 

Take time for brakes

The first sign that it’s time to replace your brake pads is if you hear persistent squeaking or squealing. Another sign is when you see the indicator light on, or when it’s taking longer to stop and the pads appear to be thin.

 

Ultimate Preventive Maintenance Measures

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Combining more advanced digital tools and fleet management software will make monitoring your trailers easier. This will help extend their lifespan.

Astreon is one of the leading providers of fleet management solutions, such as GPS tracking, dashcams, ELD compliance, and trailer tracking.

We offer tracking devices purpose built for dry vans, reefers, flat beds, and more, helping you make the most out of your equipment.

Asset Management Software gives you deep insight into your assets. It enables you to control every aspect of your equipment from maintenance to fuel management and make use of cost-effective and reliable remote monitoring.

 

 

 

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Make the transition to automated digital processes with our new app, Driveroo

Are you tired of looking through stacks of paper on your desk to find a work order?  Are you a Fleet Manager working to analyze data based on paper processes and fighting to find improvements in your business?  Are you fighting to get field workers to fill out accurate pre and post trip vehicles inspections?

Paper based and manual processes create massive issues in any business. From lost forms, to non-compliance, to driving operating costs up, this just doesn’t work in today’s competitive landscape.

For repair technicians, repairs based on paper inspections is outdated and inaccurate.

Fleet Managers need access to reliable information to aid in making the best decisions for your Fleet.  Fleet metrics provided by a fully integrated Fleet Management solution is what you need.

 

Driveroo: A new mobile and cloud-based fleet operation management solution

Astreon is excited to introduce Driveroo, a Digital inspection application with built in workflows to automate and streamline business processes.  A proper solution to solve the manual process and paperwork headaches many businesses still suffer from.

 

Inspection management

Driverooo takes your business to the next level with streamlined digital workflows that improve efficiency and productivity, while providing immediate visibility to the condition of your assets.

The Driveroo app has many features that save time and money in the inspection and repair process, including text-to-speech functionality and electronic reports that streamline the inspection process. Driveroo provides the tools to present a clearer picture to clients, which helps to ensure that preventative maintenance does not lapse, leading to major repairs and/or catastrophic failures down the line.

In addition, the Driveroo app allows repair technicians to scan the VIN information instead of typing it in manually. Graphic icons of damaged parts can be used to help clients understand areas in need of repair. By visualizing every problem, you and your clients can see where the issues are and what needs to be fixed quickly.

 

Driveroo App Features at a Glance:

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  • Instant VIN scanner
  • VIN-based Inspection and financial transaction history
  • Speech-to-text customer contact
  • Email quotes to customers with photos
  • Automotive icons to streamline inspections
  • Turbographics to help customers quickly understand repair issues
  • Universal Mobile Receipt, (Communicate with customers through text, email, phone)
  • Customers receive an interactive repair report
  • Unlimited tracking of vehicles (subscription service)
  • Unlimited statistics (subscription service)

 

Other asset-specific inspections with Driveroo

Driveroo enables you to inspect other types of assets and fleets.

  • OSHA Compliant Forklift Inspection
    • Empower your operations to complete fast forklift inspections
  • DOT eDVIR Inspection
    • Streamline your inspection process to ensure DOT compliance
  • School Bus Pre-Trip Inspection
    • Ensure your school bus fleet is well-maintained, safe, and always ready for action
  • Vehicle Condition Report
    • Inspire customer confidence with detailed pre-purchase inspection reports.

 

Fleet and Asset Management

Driveroo can turn any paper form into a fast, mistake-free automated process to boost operations and lower costs. Driveroo enables you to customize exact visual representations of your vehicles, and tailors every workflow to fit your unique process with as many or as few steps that you need. It’s the easiest way to get the exact solution for your fleets.

 

Driveroo Astreon Bundled Features

eDVIR: Verified Inspections

Streamline the vehicle inspection process and ensure legal compliance. The intelligent mobile app empowers drivers to complete inspections without the paperwork – all in a few quick and easy steps.

 

Scheduled Maintenance

Design preventative maintenance schedules based on vehicle mileage or vehicle inspection data. Set up custom vehicle maintenance reminders for managers, drivers and everyone in your team.

 

Proactive Driver Management

Empower your drivers and operators with a powerful, visual mobile app that’s easy to adopt and simple to use. Zip through reports, and put everything they need on their smartphone. Receive notifications of missed or incomplete tasks.

 

Geofencing

View the real-time location of your vehicles. Get alerts when drivers stray outside designated zones, or when vehicles leave a specified location without a completed vehicle inspection.

 

Document Management

Ensure that all licensing and registration documentation stays up-to-date. Securely store and manage any records online, and assign individual access rights to drivers, managers and other members of your team.

 

Asset Assignment

Assign vehicles or equipment to your team members and manage assignments in real time. Search by operator or by asset to access scheduled assignments. Quickly add, edit or move assignments and send automatic notifications to drivers and operators.

 

Safety and Incident Reporting

Quickly guide your operators through every step of important checks and reports. Driveroo Fleet is easy to adapt to your specific needs to make sure all checks are complete and all the necessary information is captured for reporting purposes.

 

Custom Fleet Dashboards

Analyze data and design easy-to-read custom reports to gain a deeper insight into your business operations. Make decisions driven by reliable data collection and thorough analysis of cost and efficiency.

 

Transform your business to digital workflow today

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Our mobile and cloud-based fleet operation management solution, Driveroo, enables your business to transform digital streamlining, including saving time and lowering operational costs.

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How GPS Tracking can improve construction operations

GPS Tracking can be used in various industries and they take advantage of features of GPS Tracking. It not only tracks objects but also maximizes the productivity and efficiency of your vehicles and assets. Today GPS tracking services become a key management tool for the construction industry.

Why GPS Tracking for the construction industry?

Your equipment and vehicles are vital to your business. It is important to have all of them available and efficiently utilized. Without proper maintenance, your equipment can experience breakdowns.  Without GPS Tracking, your business experiences missing equipment or theft, impacting productivity and safety. Here are factors construction industry can benefit from GPS tracking;

Monitor & track your assets

This is a major feature when it comes to GPS tracking. Literally, it tracks your assets and locates where your valuable assets are in real-time. If your asset is missing, you can track your asset using data sent by a GPS tracking tag.

Not only tracking your assets, but also monitoring your assets can increase security and reduce theft.

In fact, up to $1 billion in equipment, materials and appliances are stolen from construction sites every single year, and less than 25 percent is recovered, according to the National Equipment Register. With GPS tracking, any unauthorized movement or activity will be reported to you and you can act quickly.

Improve safety and save money

Working in the construction industry can be life-threatening. In fact, 20 percent of worker deaths in the United States are in construction according to the statistics from United States department of labor. GPS tracking devices play a huge role in preventing critical accidents and increase safety. GPS tracking devices can provide reports and notifications regarding the driving habits of their workers. It can also establish a baseline score across all drivers in your fleet based on their driving habits. It is an easy and intuitive way to provide coaching to your drivers by analyzing and highlighting the top critical events that contributed to their scores.

Here are statistics with regard to the medical costs and possible saving by coaching safety to construction workers;

  • Construction companies save $4 to $6 for every $1 invested in safety programs
  • In 2019, the average cost of a medically consulted injury was $42,000, while the average cost per death was $1,220,000
  • On average, construction companies spend 3.6 percent of their budgets on injuries, but only 2.6 percent on safety training
  • 55 percent of workers believe they need more safety training, and 25 percent worry about being injured every day

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Safety can be improved by not only workers but also by the quality of equipment. Using GPS tracking comes with other benefits, such as capturing and reporting fuel information and comprehending equipment/vehicle’s life cycle.

Efficient use of equipment

Using equipment efficiently helps save money. When your heavy equipment is idling, it means you are losing profits and it results in increasing wear. According to On-Site, it says that “Manufacturer Komatsu estimates that an average machine’s idle time is 40 percent. It is estimated that an hour of idle time has the same impact on an engine as driving approximately 40 kilometres (25 miles) because the combustion process is affected. Idling increases the likelihood of the oil temperature dropping below 100 C, which can cause water to build up and result in fuel dilution and increased acids, all of which accelerate engine wear.”(On-Site) .

GPS tracking software can provide a powerful dashboard to plan, control, and manage the costs of vehicle maintenance. Leverage those data, and you can reduce idling.

Astreon Asset Tracking for construction

Protect valuable fleet assets. Enhance asset management. Increase profitability.

Effective asset tracking gives businesses an advantage that propels them ahead of the competition. Astreon provides dynamic data including the location & status of assets in the field. Control every aspect of your equipment from maintenance to fuel management. Make use of cost-effective & reliable remote monitoring. Embrace flexibility and extensive support for a wide range of tailored devices & sensors.

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