Mapon Blog

Here we write about our latest updates and share our knowledge by publishing insightful articles on how to use fleet management telematics solutions to take your business to a new level!

3 ways to manage the surge in fuel prices

While fuel prices have always been a sore subject, due to recent events surrounding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it’s become a pain point for many. Fuel prices have since spiked, leaving everybody with a question if, when and by how much will the prices come back down. And although frustration and denial may be part of the road to acceptance, we believe in focusing on the solution. In this article we discuss how smart and fact-based fuel management can help your team use fuel more effectively and give you more control over your expenses now and in the future.
A connection between a Mapon Expert device, a digital tachograph and a long haul truck.

How to start using digital tachograph download and analysis tools?

Tachograph download and analysis tools became relevant after 2006, when digital tachographs gained wide recognition in the world, marking a whole new era in the road transportation sector. Since then, fleet managers have realized the importance of having precise and easily accessible data that can lead to smarter business decisions. Predictive analytics and accurate reporting based on digital tachograph data are the main factors that can improve your fleet efficiency and safety on the road. However, there are various kinds of digital tachograph software that can be used for downloading and analyzing the incoming data, depending on the size of your fleet and business necessities. In this article, we’ll go over the main factors that can help you with digital tachograph data download and analysis. gained wide recognitionPredictive analytics and accurate reporting based on digital tachograph data are the main factors that can improve your fleet efficiency and safety on the road. However, there are various tools that can be used for downloading and analysing the incoming data, depending on the size of your fleet and business necessities. In this article, we’ll go over the main factors that can help you with digital tachograph data download and analysis. gained wide recognition

Mapon Expert – an advanced GPS fleet tracker for effective fleet management

Since the company’s beginning, Mapon has made in-house hardware. This allows us to build on our original design by simply upgrading the firmware (and software) as we go. Our high-precision GPS tracking device, Mapon Expert, pairs perfectly with our platform and gives the user more data points than other devices. Read on to find out about our device’s capabilities!

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How to automate toll paying in Hungary via e-track?

With integrations you can join functionalities of different systems you use, therefore increasing the capabilities of each system and making working with them more convenient. It allows you to save your time because instead of inputting data in two places, you can simply do it once. Instead of switching between systems, you can just open one. And so on. That’s why we’re offering our clients the opportunity to use the Mapon platform’s integrations with the leading transportation and logistics industry IT systems and digital tools. 

3 ways of using telematics solutions to ease wage calculation

Telematics solutions are renowned for optimising fleet operations– they help track assets, monitor fuel usage, and enhance efficiency. But beyond these widely known benefits, telematics can significantly simplify wage calculations. In this article, we’ll discuss how to use data collected via telematics to calculate driver payroll in minutes, make wage calculations more precise, and comply with regulations.

How to use data from Mapon in the Trans.eu freight exchange?

By using integrations you can expand the functionality of the systems you use and in many cases streamline your business processes while doing so. In simple terms, integrations can save you time because rather than inputting data into many systems, you can just do it once. 

Which telematics solutions can assist in EU law compliance on driving and rest times?

At the beginning of this year, a local business owner approached Mapon for a consultation on digital tachograph rule compliance matters and how telematics solutions could help his business in the future. The situation was this – he at that moment was dealing with a court case threatening to revoke his license due to tachograph rule violations. While this is a common occurrence, it’s also easily avoidable. From reminders and basic tachograph data downloads to smart analysis tools that will do the thinking for you, introducing telematics solutions in your fleet might be the answer you’re looking for.  There are several regulations issued at the EU level and even additional ones on the national level that concern tachograph follow-up matters, the most widely-known being Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 and now – the Mobility package. And while these laws, amendments and explanations are widely available, it’s almost impossible to follow-up with every detail, if you choose to do it yourself. In this article we’ll introduce you to Mapon solutions that can help manage your fleet’s tachograph data and make sure you always stay in line with EU rules and regulations.
route planning and optimisation solution use cases demonstrated on the mapon fleet management and asset tracking platform

4 ways to use route planning and optimisation software

The growth of the global online retail business has increased the workload for transportation and delivery services, pushing them to look for technology that would help to manage business more efficiently. Route planning and optimisation is one of the solutions that companies seek for and there’s a good reason for that – according to Logistics Bureau, organisations that focus on the supply chain and delivery process optimisation can deliver more while saving up to 15% of the operational costs.

How to view Thermo King device data in the Mapon platform?

Integrations allow you to view all the data about your fleet in one platform which makes managing your drivers and vehicles easier. That’s why we continuously work on creating new integrations between Mapon and the most popular digital logistics solutions and telematics devices.