A BLACK BOX CAN . . .
contribute greatly to fuel economy, monitoring engine idle time and speeds.
reveal when trucks are being held up at pickup and delivery points. Corrective action improves both driver and vehicle productivity.
provide feedback to help in scheduling work assignments and monitoring driver performance.
pinpoint unauthorized use of vehicles.
assist in the routing of vehicles to eliminate traffic bottlenecks.
verify distances and loads when compared with reports turned in by the driver or by routing or scheduling software.
set the standards for incentive programs for a further reduction in fuel and maintenance costs.
control coffee break time and spot unauthorized stops.
show when the driver starts his runs and therefore starts his day.
help determine the driver shift patterns, which can be improved for fuel savings, plus longer transmission, clutch and engine life.
be useful in determining warranty responsibility.
be useful in disproving false speeding charges and other alleged traffic violations.
lower insurance rates.
record when a driver is fatigued or momentarily falls asleep at the wheel.
record overheated tires or under-inflated tires
be helpful in fighting false claims in court cases.
* be instrumental for proving company contentions during collective bargaining sessions with the union.
improve driver productivity, which leads to paying less overtime.
improve vehicle productivity, which leads to operating fewer vehicles.
help lower maintenance costs and reduce driver abuse, which leads to longer vehicle trade-in cycles.
reduce driver stress and fatigue.
provide a record of dispatch time against actual departure time.
show fleet management the actual time drivers spend loading or unloading at customer locations.
show a driver's actual time and mileage driven, eliminating claims for hours he really didn't work.
allow fleets can accurately pay state fuel and road taxes with the use of printed documents showing state line crossings.
assist shop personnel in scheduling equipment for preventive maintenance inspections.
drastically reduce unnecessary engine idling, which wastes fuel and causes engines to operate at dangerously low temperatures. Reduced idling leads to lower maintenance costs, lower fuel costs and less air pollution.
improve defensive driving habits.
monitor the use of engine brakes and anti-lock brakes.
reduce catastrophic engine failures caused from engine overheating.
open many avenues for pinpointing specific maintenance and operational problems. Power takeoffs, coolant temperatures, oil temperatures, fan clutch actuation, and even the operation of the motorized tailgate can be monitored for number of applications and duration.
give the driver valuable information on driving records. The driver or owner-operator can build a factual "resume" to prove he or she is truly a professional driver.
enhance the corporate image for fleets and owner-operators when trucks are driven safely. Driving at legal speeds, not tailgating and driving defensively are quickly noticed by the motoring public. This is another sales tool needed in a highly competitive market.