Transportation companies often use the sweep method to monitor their units, which consists of checking each vehicle individually, based on a checklist, to detect anomalies during trips. However, this method is very inefficient because it requires units to be checked one by one in the system, which significantly increases the likelihood of errors or omissions.

Furthermore, this form of monitoring can be very costly and time-consuming, which could lead to delays in the company's operations, as well as a significant increase in payroll. Therefore, it is necessary to seek new alternatives that allow for greater efficiency and speed in the monitoring of transport units.

Exception monitoring: the leap to automation

The best alternative to the scanning system is the exception monitoring system. This method consists of identifying the business rules that must be followed in the operation of the company and having a system that automatically detects when one of these rules is broken.

This avoids the need to check each vehicle individually, allowing staff to focus their monitoring efforts on those cases where anomalies or deviations occur.

This system allows for a faster response to potential problems, which translates into better control and greater security for the company. In addition, automating this process reduces the margin of error and increases accuracy in detecting problems, saving the company time and money.

What are the business rules in a freight transport security system?

When we talk about business rules, we are referring to restrictions that can be automated within the vehicle security system. Among the most common business rules are authorized routes, authorized stops, and authorized schedules.

These restrictions can be programmed into the exception monitoring system to automatically identify any anomalies in transport units. In addition, more business rules can be added to suit each customer's operation, allowing for greater system customization and greater efficiency in preventing potential theft or accidents.

The key to automation in monitoring

To move from a scanning system to exception monitoring, it is essential to have a security system that not only identifies anomalies but also takes immediate action to prevent theft from being carried out.

The security system must be capable of locking the unit securely and automatically, without the need for intervention by the monitoring team. This ensures that the response to a possible theft is immediate and efficient, significantly reducing the chances of the crime being carried out.

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