Networkfleet has announced that Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) has chosen Networkfleet’s telematics solution integrated with AssetWorks FleetFocus asset management software to track GPS location and report on maintenance issues for 400 utility service vehicles.
Networkfleet says BGE intends to use the joint technology solution to streamline maintenance scheduling and reduce vehicle downtime.
The integration of Networkfleet’s telematics technology with FleetFocus gives BGE access to vehicle location, engine diagnostics and vehicle maintenance alerts without having to switch to another application, Networkfleet says. Additionally, real-time odometer readings are sent directly from the vehicle to FleetFocus, which is said to save time, increase accuracy and allow for timely scheduling of preventive maintenance.
“After carefully considering multiple vendors, BGE chose Networkfleet and FleetFocus primarily because of their close integration. If Networkfleet’s system detects a vehicle engine problem, a service request is automatically generated in FleetFocus,” says Burton Jackson, director of fleet services for BGE. “The interaction between the two systems will make our fleet management process more efficient and more cost effective. Identifying potential component failures in advance helps us reduce the cost of repairs and increase the life of the vehicle.”
BGE serves more than 1.2 million electric customers and more than 640,000 gas customers in the Baltimore metro area. BGE will install Networkfleet with AssetWorks FleetFocus integration on heavy-duty vehicles.
