Lytx, an AI-powered telematics technology company, is adding new solutions focused on preventive maintenance for light-duty fleets to its array of fleet tools.
The new Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and Preventative Maintenance features are now available for small- to medium-sized businesses with light-duty fleets. These new features are in Lytx’s Fleet Tracking Service, with data collected using the Lytx DriveCam device via an engine control module (ECM) cable. The new solutions don’t require extra equipment or costs for clients who already subscribe to the Lytx Fleet Tracking Service.
Both new features are available for light-duty fleets equipped with the Lytx DriveCam SF64 device—or more recent models—and an OBD-II ECM cable. The DTC and PM features will be available later in 2021 for heavy-duty fleets, according to Lytx.
“Fleets today must juggle multiple siloed technologies, making the task of running their businesses more complex than it needs to be,” according to Rajesh Rudraradhya, Lytx’s chief technology officer. “At Lytx, we're working to connect the data that is in different systems to give customers what they need in one control pane within the Lytx portal. This gives clients the power to focus on what matters—saving time, reducing costs, and delivering the best for their customers.”
Lytx uses machine vision and artificial intelligence to power its all-in-one video telematics, analytics, productivity, and safety solutions for fleets of all sizes and services.
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): Notifying fleet managers when something is wrong, DTCs help resolve maintenance issues faster and reduce vehicle downtime.
Now part of Lytx online dashboard and client email notifications, the new feature covers thousands of vehicle maintenance issues and surfaces diagnostic trouble. As DTCs are resolved, they are automatically removed from the Insights Overview. Reports can be downloaded as a CSV file for use with other departments, such as vehicle repair teams, that may not have access to the Lytx program.
With added visibility to potential problems, fleets can address them before they become more costly. Lytx put together an explainer video on how this works for fleets.
Preventive Maintenance: This new feature helps fleet managers set up regular service intervals, maintaining vehicles to keep them running safely and efficiently, avoiding downtime, and extending the life of their assets. The feature provides an online dashboard to manage service.
Through the Lytx dashboard’s interface (shown off in this explainer video), fleet managers can create services and easily configure odometer-based service intervals, enter details about the service needed and how it was completed, plus vehicle services by date, vehicle type or group, and the complete service history, including notes.
As with DTCs, preventive maintenance reports can be downloaded as a CSV file for use with other teams that may not have access to the Lytx program.
“Maintenance costs are one of the most often-cited and top expenses for truck fleets,” Jim Brady, Lytx vice president of product management, said. “On top of that, a vehicle that’s not out in the field working can critically impact productivity, profitability, and customer service. Our new maintenance management features help fleets ensure their vehicles receive the required maintenance service. We’re proud to offer these features at no additional charge to clients who subscribe to our Fleet Tracking Service.”
