The telematics solution
for refrigerated vehicles
The integrated, simple and efficient telematics
solution for optimising the management
of your fleet.
Productivity gains
Optimise your deliveries and reduce your costs by maximising the availability of your vehicles.
With Smart Connect, you can:
- Locate your fleet in real time across Europe and geolocate a vehicle with traffic and weather conditions
- Reduce daily operating costs
- Obtain a vehicle utilisation report: mileage tracking, utilisation rate, etc.
- Improve driving behaviour
- Obtain a safety report: incidents and offences recorded
Controlled cold chain
Maintain the quality of your products by constantly monitoring temperatures. Smart Connect alerts you to any abnormal situations.
With Smart Connect, you can guarantee compliance with the cold chain and quality standards thanks to:
- Monitoring of case temperature using an EN12830-certified probe
- Real-time temperature excursion alerts
- Guaranteed product core temperature
- Product core temperature monitoring using an EN12830-certified pricking probe
Tracking deliveries
Increase customer satisfaction by communicating the right information about the status of your vehicles live.
Thanks to this monitoring, you will be able to:
- Shorten routes and keep customers informed
- Calculate the most appropriate route (real-time adjustment)
- Notify the recipient of an imminent delivery
- Receive operational alerts in real time: report bumps and abnormal activity
More responsible consumption
Reduce your carbon footprint by controlling the fuel consumption of your vehicles and using eco-driving reports.
With Smart Connect, you can:
- Get a fuel consumption report and a carbon footprint calculation
- Obtain an eco-driving score
At your service
Rent with
peace of mind
Because supporting you on a daily basis is our priority, we have created Petit Forestier Full Service: a range of solutions and services designed to simplify your life and help you concentrate fully on your business.
With Smart Connect, our integrated telematics solution, you can optimise your fleet management and increase your productivity with ease.
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A package tailored to your needs
Petit Forestier Smart Connect packs
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- Locating the fleet throughout Europe
in real time - Reducing daily operating costs
- Improving driving behaviour
Options
- Meeting the legal obligations
of road transport
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Mono- Bi-temperature
- Locating the fleet throughout Europe
in real time - Reducing daily operating costs
- Improving driving behaviour
- Shortening the rounds
and informing customers - Ensuring compliance
with the cold chain
Options
- Meeting the legal obligations
of road transport - Going further in monitoring
the cold chain
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Mono- Bi-temperature
- Locating the fleet throughout Europe
in real time - Reducing daily operating costs
- Improving driving behaviour
- Shortening the rounds
and informing customers - Ensuring compliance
with the cold chain - Guaranteeing product core temperature
Options
- Meeting the legal obligations
of road transport - Going further in monitoring
the cold chain
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Seamless onboarding
for maximum efficiency
Our experts support you every step of the way, ensuring a smooth and intuitive experience with Smart Connect. With real-time assistance and user-friendly tools, you can easily optimize your refrigerated vehicle fleet and maximize efficiency. Enjoy a fully personalized service, reduce operational risks, and gain full control over temperature monitoring, fleet tracking, and fuel optimization.
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Simplicity and performance
Equipment details
For information feedback, the Smart Connect packs includes:
Included in packs
Telematics box
This box is a gateway that plugs into the vehicle. It enables communication between the vehicle's various components and the transmission of data in real time, regardless of position.
Included in packs
Wireless thermometer-hygrometer
Intelligent sensor developed in partnership with Petit Forestier for continuous, accurate monitoring of temperature and humidity in the vehicle body. The sensor transmits temperature and humidity information wirelessly in real time.
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Details of telematics options
All these devices are easy to install and are connected either directly to the telematic box or via Bluetooth.
Dashcams
Our on-board cameras, enhanced by a layer of Artificial Intelligence, enable you to increase the safety of your drivers and exonerate them in the event of an accident where their responsibility is not engaged.
Downloading
social data from
the tachograph
Allows you to download driver card data remotely without having to call your drivers back to the depot.
Engine immobiliser
Allows you to deactivate or activate your vehicles' ignition remotely.
Door sensor
Detects when a door opens and closes to ensure the cold chain is maintained and your goods are safe. Works with sectional and swing doors.
Your questions,
our answers
Everything you need to know about telematics and vehicle management.
- What is an on-board telematics box?
A telematics box is an electronic device installed in a vehicle to collect and transmit data in real time.
- What is the role of telematics?
Telematics makes it possible to monitor, analyse and optimise vehicle use.
- Optimisation of journeys and maintenance costs
- Improved driver safety
- Reduced fuel consumption
- How does telematics work?
Telematics works in three stages:
- Data collection via a telematics device installed on the vehicle
- Transmission of information to a cloud platform
- Analysis and reporting to optimise fleet management
- Is telematics compatible with all types of vehicle?
Yes, telematics is a versatile solution that can be installed on different types of vehicle: trucks and refrigerated semi-trailers, vans and light vehicles, HGVs.
Telematics solutions are suitable for any fleet, whatever its size or sector of activity.
- What are the concrete benefits of a telematics solution for SMEs?
Contrary to popular belief, telematics is not just for large companies.
SMEs can benefit in a number of ways:- Reducing fuel costs by optimising journeys and eco-driving.
- Vehicle security with anti-theft alerts and real-time geolocation.
- Automation of administrative tasks (activity reports, regulatory compliance).
- Improving customer satisfaction by guaranteeing punctual and transparent deliveries.
- How long does it take to install a telematics system on a vehicle?
The installation of a telematics box is quick and can be carried out in less than an hour per vehicle. Petit Forestier staff carry out the installation in one of our 12 UK depots. The on-board computer, temperature sensors and refrigeration unit are connected and communicate via Bluetooth.
Petit Forestier also offers a support and training service to help you integrate telematics into your fleet management.
- How can telematics help improve customer satisfaction?
Optimised vehicle management improves the quality of service provided to customers.
Telematics makes it possible to :- Guarantee precise delivery times thanks to real-time tracking.
- Provide customers with notifications of the imminent arrival of their goods.
- React quickly to unforeseen circumstances (e.g. route changes in the event of traffic jams).
- Improve traceability of deliveries with detailed reports on the transport of goods.
- What are the customisation options for a telematics solution?
As each company has its own specific needs, telematics solutions can be adapted with different options:
- Temperature monitoring for refrigerated transport (with alerts in the event of deviations).
- Management of driving times to comply with road transport regulations.
- Customised reports on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
- Remote engine immobilisation to prevent theft.
- Door opening sensors for cargo safety.
Companies can therefore choose a solution tailored to their priorities (savings, security, compliance, productivity).
- Is telematics secure? How is vehicle data protected?
Data security is an absolute priority in telematics solutions. All information collected is encrypted and stored on secure servers, guaranteeing its confidentiality.
Data protection measures:
- Advanced encryption of transmissions to prevent interception.
- Storage on secure servers that meet cybersecurity standards.
- Restricted access to information via identifiers and authorisation levels.
- Regular software updates to prevent cyber-attacks.
Petit Forestier guarantees a high level of data protection, ensuring that data is used securely and in compliance with current regulations (GDPR, ISO standards).
Switch to Smart Connect
today to optimise
your refrigeration fleet
- Comprehensive, high-performance telematics solution
- Optimised journeys and driving behaviour
- Reduced vehicle maintenance costs
- Compliance with refrigerated transport standards
Our range of refrigerated trucks
A wide range including light commercial vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, trailers, semi-trailers and alternative energy vehicles.
