TELEMETRY AS AN IOT TOOL IN VEHICLE FLEET SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Abstract

Telemetry is one of the main Internet of Things (IoT) tools applied to fleet management, allowing geographic tracking, speed measurement, and monitoring of other variables in real time, through wireless communication in remote and urban areas. This study aimed to verify the application of this IoT technology in the safety management of vehicle fleets, exploring its contribution to the reduction of incidents and the increase of operational efficiency. Telemetry technology, with data transmission and continuous monitoring, enables managers to make more assertive decisions about the safety of drivers and employees, in addition to optimizing logistics and reducing costs related to fleet operation. The methodology was based on an exploratory and analytical approach, combining a conceptual review of articles and books with a case study applied to a large mining company located in Minas Gerais, in 2018. The results indicated that, after the implementation of the telemetry system, there was a significant reduction in the frequency of speeding and, consequently, in the number of accidents. In addition, it was possible to identify recidivism patterns among drivers, which reinforces the importance of continuous monitoring. It was concluded that telemetry, as an IoT tool, not only contributes to increased safety, but also improves operational efficiency, allowing proactive fleet management and opening opportunities for future research, such as the use of big data for predictive analytics.