Fuel theft has always been a big concern for trucking companies and businesses that rely on a fleet of vehicles. Surveys show that almost 50% of fleet managers report up to 5% of fuel spent being lost on theft and other fraudulent activities.
It is estimated that a business operating a fleet of 200 trucks can experience around $0.5 million in losses every year from fuel theft. There are other studies claiming that the potential losses can be even bigger. Fuel theft is a big issue all over the world. The latest technology, powered by gps tracking based fuel level sensors can help combat the menace of fuel theft and make your business more efficient and productive.
How Fuel Level Sensors Help Overcome Fuel Theft?
Fuel level sensors can alert fleet managers of any sudden drops in fuel levels, which can be caused by potential thefts. When combined with GPS trackers, fuel level sensors can alert you immediately whenever someone attempts to siphon off fuel without authorization. With such technology, you can ensure that your fuel stays safe, whether on the road or when stored in stationary tanks.
When used with telematics systems, fuel sensors can also provide you with precise data on the location where your drivers refuel or lose excessive amounts of fuel. With the help of real-time GPS tracking, fuel reports can display whether fuel transactions were completed or not.
Key Features
The ideal fuel monitoring system enables fleet managers to keep track of both fuel levels and fuel consumption. Some of the key features of such a system are as follows:
- Preventing fraud, unauthorized fuel usage, and draining
- Measuring fuel level in tanks
- Detecting fueling from unauthorized fuel stations or locations
- Wireless, temper-resistant, and BLE fuel level sensing technology
GPS-based fuel level sensing technologies are specifically designed for company fleets. They can be used for fleets of trucks, generator base tanks, fuel storage tanks, and yellow machines.
Benefits of ESCORT TD Online Fuel Sensor
Imagine a capacitive fuel level sensor that is integrated with a GPS tracker for monitoring and designed into a single casing. That is exactly what the ESCORT TD Online is. This proprietary system is the first unit to integrate fuel level sensing with built-in GPS/GLONASS tracking.
Some of the key features that can benefit your fleet operations in detecting and addressing fuel theft are as follows:
- Relying on GPS/GLONASS receiver to keep track of movement and location
- Receiver built into the casing along with the fuel level sensor
- Built-in system for keeping track of motor hours
- Allows connectivity through the insertion of a Nano SIM card
Understanding Fuel Level Sensors
Fuel level sensors work by providing real-time monitoring of fuel levels. Whenever any unusual drops take place in the fuel levels, they detect and trigger an alert. For example, when a large volume of fuel gets siphoned off in a short period of time, the sensor detects a sudden decrease in fuel levels. The data is immediately relayed to the fuel management system, along with the location data from the GPS tracker. This can instantly alert the fleet manager.
Additionally, the knowledge that fuel levels are being continuously monitored can deter potential perpetrators. This can reduce any chance of theft attempts being made.
Conclusion
While fuel level sensors are considered exceptional technology solutions for making your fleet fuel management more efficient and productive, the integration of GPS systems can add more dimensions to their functions. ESCORT TD Online does exactly that. When installed across your fleet, these GPS-based sensors can provide you total control over your fleet’s fuel consumption.
