TransCore introduces CabLink 100 percent satellite mobile terminals with next generation technology for small to mid-sized carriers and private fleets that need economical options for in-cab communications and sensor-enabled tracking and monitoring of mobile assets.
The introduction of CabLink showcases a new streamlined design from the previous Text and Track product, integrates multiple components into one smaller unit, expands onboard processing capabilities, and increases engine monitoring functionality.
With fuel costs soaring, pressure to maximize asset utilization through technology has reached a critical point. Speeding costs about 1/10 of one gallon of fuel for every MPH over 60, while 6 to 10 percent of every trip can be attributed to out-of-route miles.
Likewise, an average of $9,102 per truck per year is spent on idling (based on 264 days on the road). All these scenarios burn unnecessary and costly fuel. By deploying telematics devices, fleets can monitor performance remotely, setting prescribed usage parameters so alarms are triggered if a vehicle deviates.
"For small fleets struggling to absorb the financial impact of the fuel increase, there's never been a more crucial time to deploy systems that are less capital intensive and can have an immediate return on investment (ROI)," explained David Sward, TransCore's GlobalWave general manager.
"With fuel costs what they are, the ROI has practically doubled, cutting pay back time almost in half or with low cost lease-to-own programs the ROI can be virtually immediate."
