The CalAmp dashboard includes analytics for idling, driving safety as well as scoring and time-stamped track- ing of events such as stop-arm, amber light and door activity. Dashboard screenshot courtesy of CalAmp.
Prince William’s tech is sourced from EZRouting,
which supplies the data, and 4MATIV, which created the dashboard. For Jackson County Schools in Ripley, West Virginia, ve-
hicle data is collected through onboard GPS and telematics systems provided by Zonar. The data is transmitted in real time to Zonar’s platform, which transportation staff can access directly. From there, staff monitor driver behavior, track routes and manage maintenance needs. “The key is turning that information into clear, ac-
tionable reports so we can quickly address concerns and improve performance,” said Rich Casto, the dis- trict’s transportation supervisor. This includes using mileage and fuel consumption
data to meet state reporting requirements. “Engine fault codes give us faster insight into trouble- shooting,” he added. “And we can leverage AI tools to help build step-by-step diagnostic plans based on those codes.” In working with any provider, solid cooperation means
communicating closely from the start, noted Adam Ortli- eb, senior product marketing manager for CalAmp. “Early communication is paramount to deliver better performance,” he said.
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CalAmp takes a consultative approach to clearly un-
derstand the challenges and goals for the transportation director, operations leaders, the superintendent and others. “This collaboration helps ensure the right data is
captured to meet stated objectives and provides a venue for discussing new capabilities that deliver even more impact,” he said. Once the technology is in place, methods of access-
ing data vary. In some cases, the provider pulls the data. In others, it’s accessed directly by transportation staff. For engine analysis, CalAmp extracts data directly from the engine control unit, capturing diagnostic trou- ble codes and making the data available on a mobile app, so maintenance staff can access it in the shop to help inform maintenance decisions. Other examples include analytics for idling, driving safety and scoring and time- stamped tracking of events such as stop-arm, amber light and door activity. “Districts can also choose to directly interface with
data on yellow bus and white fleet vehicles,” Ortlieb explained. “For example, dashcam footage from a us- er-defined window of time is available with a few simple few clicks.”
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