Case: Route42

Who is Route 42?

Transport efficiency is crucial in the transport and logistics industry. Therefore, Route42 has developed an open, intelligent transport system for trucks and trailers to address efficiency issues faced by various organizations. This allows the platform to integrate with various cloud solutions. Optimizing current transport processes for its customers is Route42’s primary goal.

Route42’s platform makes it possible to:

• Optimize waiting times;
• Monitor vehicle occupancy;
• Discover the most efficient routes;
• Gain insight into driving behaviour;
• Get an overview of the entire fleet.

In addition to optimization, Route42 is also committed to safety, equipping vehicles with dashcams. Drivers receive a notification, based on eye tracking, if they become distracted or tired. Drivers are also notified if they do not keep a safe distance in traffic. All this information is transmitted from the truck or trailers to the cloud.

What was the challenge?

Route42’s customers operate across Europe. Previously, trucks and trailers had poor network connectivity in border areas. However, it is crucial to have a strong network connection so that Route42 can constantly provide its platform with accurate data. Overall internet connectivity is the main goal. Thingsdata was tasked with ensuring continuous and independent internet access in border areas, crucial for providing Route42’s platform with accurate data at all times.

What was the solution?

Thingsdata provides secure multi-network M2M SIM cards that automatically switch between all European networks, ensuring the best available connectivity regardless of the vehicle’s location. It offers guaranteed best connectivity in all European countries and the sim cards can be managed and monitored in a state-of-the-art sim management system from Cisco.

The result

Thanks to Thingsdata’s connectivity solutions, Route42 maintains a secure and reliable network connection, allowing the SIM cards to deliver accurate data consistently. This data includes location, driving behavior, fuel levels, and tire pressure. The platform uses this data to make recommendations for more economical driving, thus reducing organizations’ carbon footprints and promoting traffic safety through cockpit monitoring.