1. real-time monitoring and documentation
With GPS-based telematics systems, winter service vehicles can be tracked in real time. This not only enables precise route planning, but also exact documentation of the gritting work. For example, the Bauhofmanager software enables the precise recording of gritting data such as the amount of material used and the distance traveled. This ensures that every deployment is traceable and documented and is immediately available in the event of liability issues.
3. Operational planning and coordination
Thanks to digital route planning and work preparation, winter service assignments can be coordinated efficiently. The Bauhofmanager software provides work instructions with detailed maps and photos, which are made directly available to the drivers. Thanks to the mobile use of the software, it is possible to see at any time and from anywhere which vehicles are currently in use and whether gritting has already been carried out. This prevents duplication of work and ensures that every area is treated at the right time.
5. documentation for liability cases
An often underestimated advantage of telematics systems in winter service is the automatic documentation. All gritting data and vehicle movements are recorded digitally so that reliable data can be accessed at any time in the event of legal or insurance-related questions. With the Bauhofmanager solution, gritting routes can be tracked precisely and detailed route logs can even be downloaded.
2. Optimization of the spreading routes
The efficient use of resources is extremely important in winter road maintenance. Telematics solutions help to determine the best gritting routes by taking into account current weather conditions, road conditions and the traffic situation in real time.
A special function is the“Geofence Red-Green Comparison” from Bauhofmanager. In this module, special areas and routes are marked on the map as geofence corridors. With a RED-GREEN status – green stands for already completed – you can immediately see live for each winter maintenance operation which areas have already been visited (“green”) and which areas or route sections have not yet been completed (“red”). The RED-GREEN status can be called up for the current day or the past and can even be sent as a time-controlled report. This allows winter service managers to receive information every morning as to whether all important tours, routes and areas have already been completed and cleared (“green”) or whether important areas are missing (“red”).
4. precise spread rates and environmental protection
Another major issue in winter service is environmental protection. GPS tracking and the integration of spreading and plowing data make it possible to track exactly how much material has been spread. Accurate recording of the spread rate not only ensures precise compliance with specifications, but also protects the environment and road surfaces by ensuring that road salt is only used where and in the quantity required.
Telematics makes winter services fit for the future
Telematics solutions not only make winter road maintenance more efficient, but also more accurate and environmentally friendly. Precise gritting monitoring, accurate documentation and optimized route planning can save resources, reduce costs and improve service for citizens. Winter road maintenance thus becomes an all-round optimized task in which technology makes a decisive contribution to success.
