Zonar Ignition debuts as cloud-based fleet management platform

"Whether it’s a school bus, sanitation truck, or specialized utility vehicle, for too long fleet managers have had to choose between clunky workflows or unreliable data when managing drivers, vehicles, and other critical business assets," said Charles Kriete, CEO, Zonar. "With Ignition, we’ve brought together the best of Zonar and GPS Trackit to give fleets a single window into unified workflows and manage all aspects of vehicles, drivers, and assets. This approach helps derisk operations and delivers actionable analytics through actionable intelligence.”

The platform is designed to maximize uptime, reduce costs, and respond to challenges, according to a press release.

First, the platform uses a flexible, cloud-based framework that integrates Zonar data with third-party data sources. It also features an open API and can build AI modules for a customizable experience. Second, Zonar Ignition displays fleet and third-party data on one screen, allowing fleets to asses vehicles, drivers, and assets on a high-resolution map. Finally, the platform aggregates data from its TCU hardware, compliance solutions, driver behavior monitoring systems, and third-party systems for review. Zonar Ignition provides over 30 customizable reports and personalized dashboards that can cover KPIs such as fuel usage, route efficiency, and safety events. The system can also provide live alerts on speeding, idling, or off-route activity, as well as diagnostics help and scheduled maintenance and preemptive alerts.

Zonar Ignition unites “Zonar’s telematics expertise with GPS Trackit’s scalable platform,” the company said. It can also integrate with other Zonar technologies such as EVIR for electronic inspections, CARB tools for emissions compliance, Z Pass for student rider visibility, and Zonar Coach for driver safety coaching.