Concrete mixer truck telematics is a type of fleet management technology focused on concrete mixer trucks. This is a very specific form of telematics – using global positioning systems (GPSs) and telematics technologies to keep tabs on mixers, each with its load of wet concrete, as they cross the bridge is seen as critical. With data streaming in real-time to a central hub of monitors, this technology assured operators that everything that could be done to prevent a collapse was being done. This included minimizing the weight of the trucks and freight and monitoring temperatures to optimize the consistency of the concrete through the arduous journey across 42 suspension cables to the other side.

The price of concrete mixer truck telematics should weigh in the balance when determining whether or not to invest given their advantages. Concrete mixer truck telematics in real time not only increases the efficiency of the transportation enterprise, by locating the actual location of the trucks in time, reducing the construction waste caused by the frequency of sending manual vehicles to locate the position of the delivery trucks, it also helps to accelerate the dispatch of concrete mixer trucks, thus shortening the construction time. Additionally, the secure telematics system provides timely warnings of potential incidents for enterprises and makes sure that trucks can be controlled in time, providing a high level of safety to enterprise assets (ie, trucks). The mixing condition of the concrete is also monitored in the process through the telematics system. However, the most significant impact occurs while the concrete is on the truck. Mixer trucks are large vehicles with restrictions on turning and driving. If unsuitable routes are chosen, it will result in considerable delays and even waste concrete while not being able to turn at intersections.

As basic systems may just provide GPS location points, while others provide an abundant amount of data regarding locations, routes, maintenance intervals, fuel efficiency, idling times, driver behavior, and much more, telematics systems can vary in price. Depending on the features and needs of a fleet, costs can range widely. The TruckX telematics solutions are designed specifically for the concrete industry, so whatever your budget and operational requirements, fleet managers will be able to find the solution that works for them.

The reason for doing this is that there are safety and regulatory aspects to maintaining these vehicles that are part of the overall mixer operation, so visibility is important. In this case, telematics allows you to monitor the behavior of your driver and the performance of the vehicle in a way that you can proactively partner with the driver in addressing issues before a problem happens, minimizing the risk of an accident, but also making sure that the truck stays in regulatory compliance with your industry, etc. The data from telematics can also be used to schedule maintenance better, which can have a positive impact on the company’s balance sheet by extending the lifespan of the truck and minimizing the cost of maintaining the vehicle.