ARI Introduces New Telematics Solution Designed to Maximize Fleet Value

Mount Laurel, NJ (July 19, 2012) – ARI^®, a leading global fleet services provider specializing in complex car and truck fleets, today announced the implementation of its enhanced telematics solution, which now offers three levels of support designed to increase the knowledge and insight fleet managers can gain from their telematics solutions.  ARI’s unique approach provides a consolidated view of all fleet-related data; helps identify the best telematics solutions regardless of vendor; and provides a long-awaited fully managed telematics solution. This program demonstrates ARI’s continued commitment to creating efficiencies for its clients through the use of new technologies. 

“Telematics technology has the power to capture thousands of data points from a single vehicle, on any given day,” said Tony Candeloro, Director, Client Information Systems at ARI.  “But without a means to aggregate or interpret the data, it becomes siloed and can fall inactive.  Our approach provides fleet managers with a one-stop solution for any telematics need.  From integrating data to managing and running reports, we provide our clients with the solutions that fit their needs, to help them realize the true benefit of these powerful tools.  Ultimately, with ARI’s telematics solution, fleet managers have optics into managing the vehicle, the driver, and the trip”            

ARI’s unique telematics approach offers three levels of service:

• Telematics Data Capture – The web-based ARI insights® system can integrate data from all of the various telematics devices clients employ across their fleet,  combine it with vehicle and driver data already in the system, and provide clients with specialized alerts and reporting tailored to their specific needs.
• Telematics Consulting Services – ARI’s Technology Advisory Team continually monitors trends in the telematics industry, investigates potential vendors and recommends solutions based on a client’s specific business needs.
• Telematics Managed Solution – This all-in-one package includes the benefits of telematics data capture above, data integration into the ARI insights system for specialized alerts and reporting, consolidated contracts and billing, the expertise of the Technology Advisory Team, and first-level support and installation of telematics devices.

ARI has been integrating telematics data for clients for several years, and these enhancements will help managers further identify cost-reduction opportunities, mitigate risk factors, optimize vehicle usage, reduce vehicle downtime and automate existing manual fleet programs, helping to reduce both cost and review time. 

About ARI^® (http://www.arifleet.com/)

ARI, a part of the Holman Automotive Group, is the largest privately held vehicle fleet management company in North America with a workforce numbering more than 2,200 and offices throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the U.K. and Europe. As a single-source fleet management leader, ARI customizes innovative solutions that streamline fleet operations, help lower the cost of fleet ownership and create long-term value for customers. ARI manages over 875,000 cars, trucks and equipment in North America and, combined with its strategic partners, more than 1.8 million fleet vehicles globally. ARI is headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey.