Keep to approved routes

Microlise has become the first Paragon telematics partner to take advantage of the advanced feature, which feeds optimised instructions straight into the driver’s cab via a Sat Nav device.

“Transport planners can spend lots of time creating the most optimised plan but if the planned route is not executed when vehicles leave the depot then it becomes harder for transport operations to realise benefits such as reduced mileage and costs,” William Salter, MD of Paragon Software Systems, said. “Our Waypoint Mapping feeds the Paragon route plan direct to the driver, via an integration to Microlise telematics solutions, providing turn by turn guidance through their Sat Nav device to achieve the most efficient and timely journey, while factoring in any road or truck restrictions.”

Providing drivers with guidance in the cab will help ensure that optimised routes are more closely followed, with the transport office able to review any diversions during the driver debrief back in the depot. This ultimately reduces the number of discrepancies between planned and actual routes, so companies can refine schedules and ensure that real costs mirror the optimised plan. 

When used alongside Paragon’s Route Control, Waypoint Mapping will enable transport operations to better comply with time-sensitive road restrictions such as the London Lorry Control Scheme (LLCS) or internal duty of care initiatives, which may prevent drivers travelling past high risk locations such as schools or hospitals. The adoption of Paragon’s Truck Attribute Data will also help avoid routes where the vehicle may exceed the weight or size limits, including narrow roads and low bridges.

Paragon will be presenting Waypoint Mapping at the Microlise Transport Conference (17^th May, The Ricoh Arena, Coventry).