Smarter Fuel Security For Heavy Vehicles

Fuel theft is one of the biggest issues in heavy commercial vehicles (HCVs). Fuel is becoming increasingly vulnerable to theft, especially when fuel prices are on an upward trend. Fuel theft can be both external and internal. External theft makes fleet managers and owners feel insecure, while also creating dangerous situations for drivers. In these cases, stolen fuel is not the only problem: parts damaged by thieves and delays in transportation are other negative impacts on a fleet’s operations.

Internal theft is one of the most insidious types of theft fleets can face because it is usually very difficult to detect. That’s why internal theft can have a huge negative economic impact on fleets over the long term.

A unique market research study found that, whether external or internal, 82% of fuel theft takes place through fuel caps. To help fleet managers and vehicle owners address this problem, Trak offers a solution called Smart Fuel Cap. Trak’s IoT-based fuel security system provides accurate data on cap opening and closing events, open durations, and locations (when paired with a GPS tracker), as well as unauthorized access to the fuel cap thanks to its innovative Rotatesense® tamper detection feature.

Main features of Trak Smart Fuel Cap

• Plug and save: It communicates wirelessly with Bluetooth GPS tracking devices such as Teltonika, Queclink, Ruptela, Xirgo, etc. There is no cabling, no tank drilling, and no calibration needed. It is easy to install, just like a standard fuel cap.

  
  

• 24/7 security: In contrast with HCV CAN data, which can go offline when vehicles are parked, Trak Smart Fuel Cap stays active 24/7 and protects your vehicle against potential fuel theft incidents.

  
  

• Push notifications: By using GPS tracking platforms such as the Wialon, Navixy, GpsGate, any many other platforms, you can get instant notifications and alarms about smart fuel cap status.

  
  

• Rotatesense®: If someone tampers with the cap or tries to gain unauthorized access, you will be notified immediately thanks to tamper detection feature.

  
  

• Security alarm system (optional): You can adopt a security alarm system that can trigger both an in-cabin buzzer and an external siren at the same time.

  
  

“If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.” Trak gives customers the opportunity to track and measure their heavy commercial vehicles’ fuel cap metrics, so they can improve fuel security by controlling their fuel tank in ways they never could before.