How do you install CabLink™ and what are the product specifications?
CabLink installs easily by connecting to a J-1708 bus and rooftop transceiver. You can choose between a Windows-based, wi-fi ready notebook or rugged, handheld keypad.
Specifications:
- Single, integrated unit that operates in concert with a satellite communicator
- Unit measures 1.4 x 4 x 6 inches, fits under dashboard
Why would I choose a satellite-based CabLink system instead of cell phone service?
Here are the two most common reasons why carriers prefer CabLink to a cellular technology-based solution:
- Satellite reception is reliable in all terrains, regardless of elevation or distance from cell towers
- CabLink monitors speed, mileage, engine performance and tire pressure as well as truck location, so you can manage vehicle maintenance and automate mileage and IFTA tax calculations
How does the CabLink solution prevent my drivers from becoming distracted?
You’ll prevent driver distractions by replacing routine check calls with CabLink’s automated location reports, and sending instructions to the driver in text or email messages that he can read before he gets behind the wheel
What engine performance data can I monitor with CabLink?
CabLink’s on-board processor plugs into the J1708 engine bus, where it gathers data and generates reports, including:
- Engine fault codes
- Odometer readings
- Speed and RPMs
- Oil pressure and temperature
- Coolant level and temperature
- Intake manifold temperature
How does CabLink help my company to save fuel?
CabLink gives you precise, actionable data on engine performance and truck location, which translates into detailed reports on driver behaviors that waste fuel. These include:
- Out-of-route miles that can cost up to $5,000 per year per truck
- Speeding and over-revving
- Excessive idling, which wastes one gallon of fuel per hour
What reports does CabLink offer, and how do they contribute to fleet management?
- Location monitoring and geofencing, to ensure that all trucks are on the correct route and drivers are following your directions
- Arrival, departure, start and stop alerts and reports provide important data for dispatchers and customers alike
- Proximity reports contribute to efficient dispatch and reliable customer communication
- Precise mileage and state line crossings for accurate IFTA tax reporting
- Engine performance records for each truck, to help you schedule preventive maintenance and avoid costly breakdowns
- Speed, idling and out-of-route miles reports for each individual driver, so you can assess and correct wasteful or dangerous behaviors
Why do you say CabLink is the most cost-effective in-cab solution for mid-sized to small fleets?
- For years, large fleets have enjoyed advantages in operational efficiencies from in-cab solutions that are unaffordable for most mid-sized to small fleets. CabLink has the communications functionality right for mid-sized and small fleets, without being over-engineered