Teletrac has rolled out the newest version of its telematics solution, Fleet Director 8, which features the latest Microsoft Silverlight and Bing Mapping technologies to provide satellite maps, 2D and 3D-perspective roadmaps, users' own familiar landmarks and live traffic information in real time.


"With Fleet Director 8, Teletrac sets a new, higher standard for efficient fleet operations and related performance benchmarks including FMSCA and DOT compliance, preventive maintenance, safe driving, on-time arrivals and fleet customer satisfaction," said Drew W. Hamilton, executive vice president.

Fleet Director 8 vehicle tracking system uses the latest Bing Mapping technology, aggregating maps and data from an array of suppliers. Mapping layers location-relevant data on top of imagery taken from satellite sensors, aerial cameras, streetside imagery, 3D city models and terrain. Meanwhile, satellite mapping provides conventional roadmaps in 2D and 3D views and live traffic data.

The updated version also provides "nearest vehicle" locating, based on Teletrac's computed combination of actual drive time, actual distance and current traffic conditions. Dispatchers can also apply this process to multiple vehicles, enabling them to converge on a destination.

By entering a street address or an unlimited number of landmarked locations, dispatchers are presented with maps showing all vehicles within the map area plus crucial information such as speed, actual distance and estimated time of arrival.

The system's SmartNav navigation automatically finds the most fuel- and time-efficient routes using minute-by-minute traffic data to avoid tie-ups. If a driver goes off route by turning in the wrong direction or missing a turn, Fleet Director automatically revises directions to get the driver back on track.

Fleet Director 8 now integrates with third-party job ticket software products. New features include live traffic data and estimated time of arrival (ETA) integrated with job ticketing. Driver/technicians receive job tickets and checklists customized to specific types of jobs, and dispatchers can quickly rearrange the day's itinerary.

Dispatchers and managers can view real-time information and summary data in Fleet Director's "dashboard" displays.

In addition, with Fleet Director 8, a total of 16 standard reports are available and eight hours of service-specific reports.

More info: www.teletrac.net