A driver monitoring system, or DMS, helps mitigate the risk of accidents by combatting drowsiness and distractions that often occur for drivers, especially when driving long-distances, driving for longer durations, and driving at night.
https://www.jdpower.com/cars/shopping-guides/what-is-a-driver-monitoring-system
Dashcams with AI
Dashcams with AI alert for distracted driving, fatigue, cell phone use, following to close, pedestrian hazards, etc. Features vary by system.
DVIR or AVIR
Driver or Asset vehicle inspection report. Some fleets are required to inspect the safety and condition of a vehicle before and after driving using a mobile app.
ELD
Electronic Logging Device - Required for most trucking companies
Fleet Management
Fleet management is a broad term that encompasses the many actions and processes that must occur for a fleet of five or more vehicles to run on time, within budget and at maximum efficiency.
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/what-is-fleet-management/
Fleet Routing
Fleet routing can help reduce miles driven, maximize hours of service, improve order accuracy, speed up delivery times, increase productivity, reduce wear and tear on vehicles, improve driver satisfaction, and reduce fuel costs.
https://www.worktruckonline.com/10140968/11-things-you-dont-know-about-fleet-routing-efficiencies
Fuel Card
A card designed to track and control purchase of fuel and other items.
Fuel Management
A fuel management system is the process which involves the use of software and hardware technology. These systems are used to monitor, control, and optimize fuel consumption.
https://www.geotab.com/fleet-management-solutions/fleet-fuel-management/
Geostationary Satellites
Geostationary satellites are positioned in a circular orbit in the Earth's equator plan. Because of the altitude for which the satellite is positioned alongside the equator, the satellite appears "fixed" or stationary.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/geostationary-satellite
Geosynchronous Satellites
A geostationary satellite is a type of satellite with the ability to maintain a set position over the globe and have any inclination.
https://www.space.com/29222-geosynchronous-orbit.html