The GFI System is a comprehensive fleet information and management tool that includes real time tracking of vehicle position and status; based on 30 second repeat rates plus event triggers. It includes a stand alone Dispatch computer providing a street level (LSD level) map interface showing the position and status of vehicles, and allows for both current and historical queries of pertinent information. Various alarm conditions and exceptions can be easily set from the Dispatch including work alone timers, speed limits and zones, arrival alarms, motion detectors and others. The basic system also includes private websites for real time viewing, as well as compiling and retrieving a number of standardized reports. The basic system can be enhanced by incorporating PDA(s) or other computing devices in the vehicle(s) which offer additional functionality such as navigational aides and two- way communication.

The road network used has been developed from the Canada Road Network, provided by Geomatics Canada. The integrated maps are developed to street level line work in urban areas. In rural areas most rural roads are provided. Many resource roads, summer roads, winter roads and trails are also presented. Within Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta the original township grid (Dominion Land Survey System) is included to the quarter section level. Legal Sub Divisions (LSDs) and their sub-divisions are mathematically derived and can be used for location reports and queries.

Pidherney’s utilizes the GFI GPS System to track, dispatch, map, pull history, investigate and monitor vehicles. All Pidherney’s service trucks and heavy commercial vehicles are equipped with GPS.

Tracking

• Daily reports are emailed from the main GFI Systems servers with information used to track the usage and speed of the vehicles. These reports contain such information as kilometers traveled, maximum speed, start and stop times, and idle time.

Continuous Updates, Alberta wide Coverage

 

Dispatch

• Dispatch uses the GPS system to efficiently and productively dispatch trucks to their required locations. Constant updating of unit information provides indication to the dispatchers of incidents or safety concerns helping to keep employees safe.
• In addition; the GPS system can be accessed from any computer any place in the world with a login and password. This technology allows for foreman and truck pushes on truck hauls to stay informed on the location and progress of the trucks.

Up to date unit info

 

Mapping

• Pidherney’s utilizes the GFI System GPS to map out emergency response routes, job location directions and more. The system allows for the creation of plot files which gives us the ability to design and print our own area maps with labels in sizes upward of 50” square.

History

• All information collected through the GPS system is recorded and stored allowing us to pull vehicle history routes, locations, speed and more from months past.

History for units

 

Investigation

• In the event of an incident or public complaint, we can instantaneously access the GPS system to retrieve information such as speed, direction, and location of the vehicle in question. This information becomes paramount in completing incident investigations and may be used to verify or discount any complaints received.

Monitoring

• With the use of speed zones, a text message and email are instantly sent out to Pidherney’s safety and compliance staff any time a vehicle exceeds a set limit on a particular road or within an area. In addition to this; a buzzer inside the vehicle goes off indicating to the driver that they have exceeded the set limit. Speeds zones are an important part of ensuring compliance in areas where the client has requested a reduced speed, or instruction for reduced speed has been given as per road conditions.
• - The GFI System in addition allows us to monitor the braking of vehicles. By monitor the braking system it provides information on usage which in turn can translate into driver habits. Hard repetitive braking could indicate that a driver is driving beyond their comfort level and may require re-training.

Speed Zone Locations

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