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Will my device connect to your platform? – this is one of the most important questions to clarify before subscribing to any fleet management solution. Given the competitive and fast-paced nature of today’s business world, losing time and money because of compatibility issues is a luxury companies can’t afford. No matter what devices you’re using, we can integrate them seamlessly. With Mapon and flespi, compatibility issues are a thing of the past – read on to learn how we achieve this. Mapon Focuses on Leading Devices As a fleet management software provider, Mapon focuses on native support for high-performing, well-known telematics devices. We guarantee that our platform will integrate smoothly with devices produced by the following manufacturers: Teltonika Queclink Ruptela Suntech Digital Matter These manufacturers were specifically selected due to the diverse features and use cases their devices provide, ensuring that we meet a wide range of client needs. We also recommend our versatile in-house device, Mapon Expert. Its broad range of features suits both typical and tailored use cases. But what if you use niche devices from smaller brands? Thanks to our integration with flespi, you can still use the Mapon platform and enjoy the full functionality of our fleet management solutions. Flespi Bridges the Gap A view of the Mapon platform demonstrating how to connect the flespi integration to the user’s account Flespi serves as a bridge between Mapon and devices that our platform does not support natively. It provides unified data communication via REST API, regardless of the device’s protocol. The data from your telematics device is then stored in the standardised JSON format.  Why flespi? Flespi is a versatile back-end platform for telematics that allows companies to connect and control a variety of devices. From fleets of large vehicles to micro-mobility options like scooters and bikes, flespi offers a flexible and scalable solution for monitoring and tracking assets. With its extensive support for telematics devices from over 150 manufacturers, flespi ensures seamless integration and reliable data collection. Whether you’re in fleet management, stationary asset monitoring, or usage-based insurance, flespi provides the tools you need to connect almost any device and collect data for your business operations. Key Benefits of the Mapon-flespi Integration Flexibility Without Complexity: With flespi, the Mapon platform can support a wide range of devices without extra time or financial investment from clients or our developers. Comprehensive Solution: Clients can rely on the Mapon platform for industry-standard device support, while flespi ensures that data from most other devices flows smoothly and consistently as well, filling the gap for clients who utilise a wide range of devices. Scalability and Future-Proofing: As clients grow or add different types of devices, they can rely on flespi for seamless integration without requiring Mapon to develop new protocols for each new device they adopt. A Deeper Look at flespi A view of the Mapon platform demonstrating devices that can be activated or deactivated for the flespi integration With its many features and functionalities, flespi is a powerful platform that makes data integration and management easy. flespi’s key capabilities include: Wide device integration: it’s possible to connect a wide range of telematics devices, from GPS trackers to other sensors or Internet-of-things devices. Data aggregation: depending on the devices connected, you can view data about GPS location, fuel levels, speed, temperature, etc. Normalised Data Access: flespi provides access to normalised data via API, making it easy for developers to work with the data. Data Forwarding: You can stream data to third-party platforms, such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or fleet management solutions. Device Management: flespi offers tools for configuring and managing devices over the air. Debugging and Troubleshooting: The platform provides specialised tools for detecting errors, diagnosing connectivity issues, and analysing raw traffic. Data Visualization: flespi allows you to create live dashboards to monitor key metrics in real time. Interested? Here Is What You Need to Do If you want to connect your tracking devices to the Mapon platform via the flespi integration, follow these instructions: Sign up for a Mapon account if you haven’t already Set up your flespi account and choose a subscription plan (you can start with a free account with full functionality for up to 10 devices) Go through the technical steps to make sure your devices start sending data to the platform Your client manager will enable the flespi integration for your company Add an integration account on the Mapon platform and activate devices That’s it – you can now enjoy all the benefits of Mapon, as flespi will safely transport your data to our fleet management software. Don’t Let Your Devices Limit You – Use Mapon via flespi The integration between Mapon and flespi offers a powerful solution for fleet management companies that need flexibility, scalability, and a comprehensive set of features. Whatever your telematics device, you needn’t worry about connectivity issues. Thanks to our integration with flespi, Mapon has the right tools and technologies to connect more than 1270 device types or more than 150+ protocols. Reach out to our team to ensure fully-fledged access to all Mapon perks via flespi!

Logistics company Vervo has been using Mapon services since 2020 to manage its delivery processes more efficiently. As a result, Vervo’s customers can be confident about their cargo’s security and get better delivery time estimates. Read more to find out which Mapon solutions Vervo has chosen!

Many companies realise the need for efficient fleet management and real-time vehicle tracking as their operations grow and fleet size increases. This was the case for our client, SAEK.

Vesivek, Finland’s leading provider of external moisture control renovations, has been handling gutter renovations for over 40 years and roof repairs for almost 30 years. The company started roofing projects in 1993 and has since expanded across Finland and Sweden. 

19.05 trucking has been in the transportation business since 2021 and has been using Mapon solutions from day one. We caught up with the company’s owners, Artur Dukalsky and Pavel Korol, to find out how our solutions have helped a young company grow and deliver quality services in a fiercely competitive industry. Why Mapon? Artur starts by saying that when he and Pavel founded the company, it was immediately clear that telematics solutions must be used. Both founders of 19.05 trucking had a positive experience with Mapon in their previous workplace, and they liked the platform’s logical, user-friendly interface and extensive functionality. The Mapon team getting ready to talk to 19.05 trucking Now, as managers, Artur and Pavel continue to benefit from Mapon – their company uses almost all of the solutions we offer. Driver behaviour monitoring and fleet fuel management are particularly highly valued, as these solutions help quickly identify resource-saving opportunities, and for a young company, this is especially relevant. The Most Important Mapon Solutions In general, fleet managers first notice and feel the impact of high fuel consumption. Fuel monitoring and driver behaviour analysis are essential to improving this metric. The former helps to tackle fuel waste and theft, while the latter detects a range of fuel-wasting driving habits. 19.05 trucking actively uses both solutions, so we at Mapon were particularly interested to hear what results our platform has helped to achieve. Drivers Now Ask for Fuel Control All 19.05 trucking vehicles are equipped with fuel floats. This solution reassures all the company’s employees that their work is done in good faith. Artur points out that drivers also appreciate this approach – even when the fuel floats were not yet installed, employees knew that the company was using sensors to measure fuel levels and respected this decision. Artur Dukalsky explains how 19.05 uses Mapon solutions Artur recalls a case when someone tried to steal fuel from a vehicle while it was parked. After this incident, the company’s drivers themselves demanded a full fuel monitoring system with alarms. Now 19.05 trucking employees can feel safe because their fuel is protected by an alarm system. This is also communicated by stickers on the vehicle – so criminals know the theft attempt is not worth it. Driver Behaviour Monitoring Cuts Costs Mapon’s driving behaviour solution measures eight parameters – four risky and four safe driving patterns. 19.05 representatives point out that analysing grades for harsh braking or acceleration makes more sense in the long term, e.g. within one year. The impact of such driving behaviour can be detected during the annual vehicle inspection and repair. But fuel consumption impacts a company immediately, so it is essential to identify drivers with inefficient driving styles. This is precisely why 19.05 utilises Mapon’s driving behaviour solution. The company owners gave us a specific example of how driving behaviour analysis helped to identify and improve inefficient driving. Fuel consumption reports helped to detect the driver who was spending the most fuel, even though his overall driving style grade was not particularly bad. Here is what Pavel says: “I went for a couple of trips with the driver myself and realised that he drove the truck like a light vehicle. We discussed the situation with the driver, and then I sent him information from Mapon at the end of each day. We had regular phone calls and talked about daily results. We experimented with where and how to turn and at what speed, doing this for about a month so that the driver could develop new habits.” After this training, average fuel consumption dropped by 2 litres per 100 km, generating €300 in monthly savings. Getting back to the driver grades, they were already good at 19.05 to begin with. The company explains this is due to only hiring experienced drivers. In practice, however, a good driving grade does not always mean low fuel consumption. This is why 19.05 stresses the importance of talking to drivers and educating them on how to save money by adjusting their driving style. Driving Analysis Data for Driver Training Pavel is responsible for driver training at the company as he has been driving for many years and continues to deliver cargo in Europe. He also maintains his YouTube channel, Pavel Korol Live, dedicated to the work of a long-haul trucker. Pavel Korol talks about driver training at 19.05 trucking Both managers note that they are lucky with their role assignments at the company. Artur is more of an office person, working with numbers and looking at fleet management from an efficiency perspective, while Pavel keeps in touch with drivers and what’s happening on the road. That’s why he’s responsible for employee communication and training. 19.05 notes that feedback and suggestions from an experienced driver are much better received by employees than comments from an office specialist. Talking to drivers in their language can achieve better results. The aim is not to control for control’s sake or to impose some driving norms but to show how to drive better using the data gathered by Mapon. One of the 19.05 trucks visiting Mapon For Us, Mapon is the Instagram of Fleet Management “Every day we check out what’s new, whether everyone has caught up. I have to say, there are some mornings when the first thing I do is look at the Mapon manager’s app and check that everything is as it should be. Just as other people check Instagram, we in the transport industry check Mapon. Thanks to comprehensive fleet monitoring, we provide a high level of service, and our customers are very satisfied, appreciating that there are almost no delays. But in the background of all this is our work, where we keep track of everything with the help of Mapon.” – says Artur. Tachogram for Quick Payroll Calculations As 19.05 trucking transports goods across the European Union, it also actively uses the Tachogram platform to track drivers’ work and rest times. Another reason to opt for this solution was the need for a convenient accounting system, as the company has one person in charge of payroll: Artur. “As the person in charge of working with data, I can easily obtain reports, round up travel allowances, and other financial matters. It has become 100% easier to calculate payrolls, I don’t even know how I would have done it without Tachogram. It takes me up to one hour to calculate salaries for ten people because I already have a report ready to be sent to the accountant.” Another equally important benefit of Tachogram is the possibility of easily complying with EU working and rest time rules. As not only drivers but also companies must comply with these rules, accurate records of working and rest times are essential. If Tachogram did not provide this transparency, the company would be at great risk of heavy fines. “We no longer worry about reading cards and tachograph data within legal time limits – everything is automated. It’s one less headache for us,” – points out Artur. Pavel adds that drivers are now so used to Tachogram that they get very worried if the platform doesn’t work as it should. Once, Tachogram was unavailable because a tachograph had to be replaced, and the company card had to be removed. During those few days, the company received a huge number of messages and calls from drivers who were worried that Tachogram was not working. 19.05 Recommends Mapon for Everyone The founders of 19.05 trucking have had the opportunity to see the advantages of Mapon as both employees and managers. Now, Artur and Pavel recommend Mapon to everyone working in the transportation industry. “We are like Mapon ambassadors – we tell everyone we know about it and recommend it. “I’ve heard people working for companies that don’t use Mapon complain about missing features or functionality. We always tell them that implementing Mapon would solve their problems entirely. Honestly, I’m not sure how we’d manage our operations without Mapon.” – concludes Artur. Looking to optimise your fleet management and ensure high-quality, reliable operations? Contact our team, and we will prepare a personalised offer based on your company’s needs and possibilities!

If your company is looking for a simple way to increase employee productivity, achieve next-level reporting, and promote internal transparency, you have come to the right place. Mapon offers Worktime – an intuitive time tracking solution that will do just that. In this article, we’ll show you the features and benefits it can bring to your fleet.

Cēsu alus, the largest brewery in Latvia, manages a fleet of 64 vehicles and has been using Mapon’s services since 2010. Although at the start of the cooperation, only a few cars were equipped with tracking devices, in recent years, the company has gradually connected more and more units to the Mapon platform. Cēsu alus has now equipped almost its entire fleet and, in January 2024, also connected the Mapon GO app for easier communication with employees. So, we decided that now would be a great time to talk to Cēsu alus safety specialist and fleet manager Imants Pūce about the company’s experience with Mapon solutions. Improved route planning and real-time tracking With Mapon, sales managers’ daily working lives have clearly improved. Among the most useful solutions are real-time vehicle GPS tracking, route planning, and geofencing. Now, sales managers can easily follow the schedule and ensure that the sales representatives have visited all planned stores and customers. The data also helps managers prepare for upcoming work as they plan and adapt routes based on this information. Creating geofences can help with planning since managers can set up alerts about staff activity there. In addition, real-time location also helps the company in emergencies. Imants notes: “Mapon is very useful in situations where you need help on the road. With real-time vehicle tracking, I can quickly find where the car is located and organise help.” More effective driver performance review During the conversation, the company shared its experience with two other valuable solutions – fleet efficiency and driver behaviour analysis. Cēsu alus monitors the employees’ driving speed to ensure that they follow the road laws. For example, Imants shared that he immediately finds out about violations – he receives automatic notifications when an employee is speeding. Cēsu alus looks at driver performance not only to avoid violations but also to improve driving culture and overall fleet efficiency. The company representative also hints at the potential for a safe driving school to help maintain a positive driving culture in the long run. “We measure driving speed and efficiency; I see the efficiency levels for each driver. Low performers are told they must improve their driving style because we try to work on efficiency so that [the results] are not in the red. Harsh cornering or harsh braking are things to keep an eye on,” says Imants. The Mapon platform measures driver performance on a scale from A (most efficient) to F (least efficient) based on several factors, such as excessive idling, harsh acceleration, and harsh braking. Mapon driver behaviour analysis solution Easier communication with employees During our conversation, we were happy to hear that Cēsu alus has improved processes and information exchange with the Mapon platform and the Mapon GO app. Previously, information had to be entered and gathered manually – accounting contacted employees once a month and fleet control every 3-4 months. Now, all the necessary data is automatically available in report format. The company mainly uses monthly and daily reports to look at the kilometres travelled. Another feature that facilitates interaction with employees is the communication section built into the Mapon GO app, which makes it easy for employees and managers to communicate with each other anywhere, anytime. Readily available support The company praises the easy implementation process of Mapon GO. Before connecting the app, company representatives had the opportunity to test it and see if the functionality is useful. From the very start the app itself was intuitive and easy to use, with four main sections: summary, planned routes, communication, and route history. Imants adds that he is satisfied with the technical support, as it is available throughout the whole country. Accountant of Cēsu alus emphasises the positive cooperation with the Mapon team and the availability of all necessary resources: At the end of the interview, Imants emphasised that he would recommend Mapon to others as a good fleet management platform because the software, the equipment, the customer service, and the attitude are of a high standard.

Hemmon Kuljetus is a Finnish transport and delivery company established in the early 1980s. It handles various transportation needs – package and freight transportation, moving services, rental of moving boxes, furniture installations, as well as food delivery, which exploded in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Interested in the history of traffic jams or want to read some facts about traffic in the EU or US? You have come to the right place! We have compiled a list of interesting facts and statistics about traffic and traffic jams. Even though they’re something we encounter almost every day, there is a lot that you might not know. Read about them below or watch a video here!