Transportation
The OverSight system from Locus Traxx makes every vehicle in your fleet and its cargo self-reporting. Even non-powered equipment like dry trailers.
Real-time information on the location and status of each vehicle and the status of the shipment is automatically sent to your desktop. Time consuming and error prone manual tracking methods are now a thing of the past.
Overview
The OverSight system from Locus Traxx makes sure every vehicle you own is properly operated and makes sure every refrigerated shipment you ship arrives in perfect condition.
OverSight does this by making each piece of equipment and every shipment self-reporting. Self-reporting equipment and shipments continuously send real-time information on location and status to your desktop. Manual methods of equipment tracking and pack-and-pray refrigerated shipments are now a thing of the past.
SMARTTAG™ SENSORS
A combination of rugged SmartTag sensors continuously monitor a variety of vehicle and shipment conditions. SmartTag sensors can monitor, engine hours, fuel level, temperature, security and other conditions.
SmartTag sensors use sophisticated, long-range RFID to communicate their readings wirelessly at regular intervals. Sensor readings are transmitted automatically to the OverSight data center by the SmartTraxx telematics module that accompanies every vehicle and shipment. Even unpowered equipment like trailers can become self-reporting.
SMARTTRAXX™ LOCATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
SmartTraxx telematics modules gather SmartTag sensor readings and add GPS location data. This critical information is then sent wirelessly to the OverSight data center for analysis, reporting and Intelligent Alerts.
You can choose between low-cost cellular communications or use satellite communications if you need coverage in remote areas.
ANALYSIS AND REPORTING
All incoming data are analyzed for potential issues. If an issue is detected - such as piece of equipment where it shouldn't be or a shipment at an unacceptable temperature - the OverSight system will automatically issue an Intelligent Alert.
INTELLIGENT ALERTS
Intelligent Alerts are email or text messages sent to the individuals responsible for the vehicle or shipment. Each Intelligent Alert contains all the information you need to take action. This includes the reason for the alert, the current location of the vehicle or shipment, the current status, and contact information for the driver.
OVERSIGHT DASHBOARD™
All information is instantly available online through the easy-to-use OverSight DashBoard. The OverSight Dashboard lets you quickly look up the status and location of every vehicle and shipment. You can also choose to view any of a number of pre-formatted reports.
Use Cases
USE CASE – EXTEND VEHICLE LIFE
“Purchasing new vehicles just isn’t an option right now. I need to do everything I can to extend the life of my existing vehicles.
The Intelligent Alerts OverSight sends out make it easy to schedule and perform the regular maintenance that’s so critical to extending the life of my vehicles. It’s a simple and effective way to make sure my current vehicles last longer.”
USE CASE – UNAUTHORIZED USE
“Unauthorized vehicle use increases our fuel and maintenance costs. It also throws off our maintenance schedule.
OverSight sends me a message if a vehicle is working when it should be idle, or when a vehicle travels beyond a pre-set boundary. OverSight can even tell me when fuel levels decline without vehicle movement due to excessive dwell or fuel theft.
My drivers are all aware that OverSight is monitoring our equipment. Knowing that use and location are being monitored has been a strong deterrent to unauthorized use.”
USE CASE – SHIPMENT SAFETY
“Shipping temperature-controlled products is a big responsibility. I have to make sure that conditions in transit don’t harm the products I’m hauling.
The OverSight system continuously monitors and reports the temperature and location of my shipments while they are in transit. If a temperature increases, I get an alert and can contact the driver to check on the status of the reefer.
With OverSight, I’m able to offer my customers continuous visibility into temperature thoughout a shipment. I also get alerts if a door is open when it shouldn’t be. That really helps maintain the safety and security of food and pharmaceutical products I ship.”
USE CASE – VEHICLE AVAILABILITY
“When I receive a request for a vehicle, I use the OverSight DashBoard to look up the current location and status of the vehicle I need. I can quickly identify the nearest vehicle and know that it’s ready for service. I can even match it to an available trailer.
The speed of access and the accuracy of the vehicle location and status information lets me get the most use out of my current vehicles.”
FAQ
Q: How does the OverSight system work?
A: The OverSight system makes anything self-reporting. It does this through a combination of active RFID sensors that detect and communicate changes in conditions. Sensors continuously transmit their readings to a Smart Traxx communication module attached to the vehicle. The Smart Traxx communication module adds GPS location data and sends the information to the Smart Traxx data center for analysis, reporting and, when required, Intelligent Alerts.
Q: What kind of things can OverSight monitor and report ?
A: New sensor capabilities are being added all the time. Most commonly we detect and report: location, temperature, engine hours, fuel use, movement and security (based on door open).
Q: Can I monitor and report multiple things on one vehicle or for one shipment?
A: You can absolutely monitor and get information on multiple conditions. A fairly typical example is location, temperature, security and fuel use. Other data points can be derived from these including unauthorized use, fuel theft, excessive dwell and travel to an unauthorized location.
Q: How hard is it to change what I choose to monitor?
A: It’s very easy to change monitor settings. Our Smart Traxx equipment supports over-the-air programming. There is no need to revisit the equipment unless you need to add a new sensor.
Q: How frequently is the information sent?
A: Information is sent as frequently as the customer wants. This can be every minute, daily or anything in between.
Q: What can I do with all that data?
A: To make sure you are not overwhelmed with data, Locus Traxx inspects the incoming data for any readings that fall outside the settings you established. For example, if the temperature of a frozen shipment starts to trend toward thawing you will get an Intelligent Alert. Intelligent Alerts are sent as text or email messages when a reading indicates the need for action. All the data collected are available online for quick review or reporting throught the OverSight DashBoard.
Q: What information is included in an Intelligent Alert message?
A: The information contained in an Intelligent Alert is customized for each customer but usually contains:
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Date and time the alert is issued,
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Information about the device being tracked such as vehicle or shipment ID,
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Driver information (when relevant) such as name and phone,
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Type of alert (such as unauthorized use or out of range temperature reading), and
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Ideal reading and current reading (such as ideal and current temperature).
Q: What happens when an Intelligent Alert is sent?
A: Each Intelligent Alert needs to be cleared through some action. For a shipment with a temperature problem, this might be a call to the driver to inspect his reefer setting.
Once the Intelligent Alert is cleared, the alert will be removed from the alerts displayed on the online OverSight Dashboard.
The OverSight system will record the action that was taken to clear the alert, when the action was taken and who took the action. This record can be a very helpful diagnostic tool to eliminate the cause of repeated alerts.
Q: What if I want to change an Intelligent Alert setting?
A: Intelligent Alert settings can be easily changed online through the OverSight DashBoard. The only requirement is that your user ID has the rights to make the change.
Q: How do I get access to the online reports?
A: The online reports are available through the OverSight DashBoard to anyone with a valid user ID and password. You can log into the reports from locustraxx.com/login.html. If you need a user ID and password you can contact your program administrator or Locus Traxx support at 561-665-5560.
Q: What happens if the system stops working or I have a problem?
A: Locus Traxx provides 24 hour phone support and online text support during normal business hours.
Q: What is the phone support number?
A: The phone number for technical support is 561-665-5560.
Q: Where does power come from?
A: Our wireless Smart Traxx sensors are battery powered. For the Smart Traxx GPS and communication modules we offer both wireless, solar power and wired power options. The selection is based on the needs of the customer and the type of installation.