MINING FLEET SOLUTION

INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS

The global dump truck and mining truck industry is estimated to reach $92.1bn by 2031 (Allied Market Research, 2023), double the 2021 value of $45.5 billion. This means that more trucks will be put into service, adding to the existing 56,000 mining trucks (90 metric tons or above) that are active at surface mines worldwide (The Parker Bay Company, 2023), posing even greater challenges for fleet management.

INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS

CHALLENGES

Personnel Safety

A haul truck has a 40-foot blind spot to the front and a 70-foot blind spot on the right side. This poses a tremendous danger to workers and other light vehicles on the jobsite, as the truck operator may not be able to see them from the side mirror or windshield. Nearly 46% of the 37 total fatalities in the United States involves powered haulage in 2021 and the median cost per fatality is $1.42 million (NIOSH Mining).

Excessive Idling

Mobile equipment on mine sites can idle while waiting in line to load or unload. This not only consumes more fuel but also increases maintenance costs. Another type of idling is underutilization, where mobile equipment may be left unused in the yard for various reasons. Getting the most out of a truck is a major challenge for fleet managers.

Unexpected Downtime

Unplanned downtime of a mining truck can cost over $1000 per hour, which can literally be translated as lost profit. Possible causes of unplanned downtime include equipment failure, inadequate or deferred maintenance, improper operation, etc. If these issues are not addressed, the cost will be much higher.

YES

CHALLENGES

Personnel Safety

Excessive Idling

Unexpected Downtime

YES

SOLUTION

DEVICE

Jimi IoT’s trackers and dashcams, installed on your assets, collect data on statuses, including idling. They also monitor driver attentiveness and road conditions, provide driving assistance, offer in-cab alerts to remind drivers, and facilitate fast access to dispatch or emergency services in case of any exceptions. With support for peripheral cameras and sensors, the devices can be tailored to suit various mining applications.

CLOUD

As the cloud server analyzes data from your devices, it visualizes the business-critical data in intuitive graphs and lists on a platform or mobile app (Tracksolid Pro or your own). This enables operators or managers to intuitively view the field situation in real-time from the back office.

PLATFORM

The platform alerts operators or managers to any exceptions, such as driver fatigue or distraction, or leaving or entering a designated area. Additionally, it allows remote monitoring of drivers and heavy machinery in real-time, scheduling of maintenance, and tracking of fleet distribution. These functionalities provide better control over field fleets and the mobile workforce.

SOLUTION

DEVICE

CLOUD

PLATFORM

BENEFITS

The JC450 camera system provides fleet managers (on a cloud-based platform) and operators behind the wheel (when a display is purchased and installed) with a near-panoramic view of a truck and leave no room for blindspots. This visibility greatly reduces blind spots around the truck. It is a great way to protect workers on mine sites, reduce accidents and save millions and good corporate reputation.

Eliminate Blindspots
with Near-Panoramic View

Truck operators often spend long hours behind the wheel in demanding and sometimes hazardous conditions, especially in the summer when the sun is scorching and temperatures are high. A DMS camera can emit audible alerts upon the detection of any fatigue or distraction sign such as yawning or phone use to help operators stay vigilant. And such an incident is recorded and uploaded to the platform and fleet managers can decide if coaching is needed.

Alert on Fatigue to Keep Operator Vigilant

The dashcam incorporates ADAS to audibly alert the operator if the truck is too close to the mobile equipment ahead, allowing the operator to adjust its speed in real time to avoid a collision. The device also pushes a notification to the head office, allowing the fleet manager to intervene if circumstance calls.

Avoid Collision to Protect Operator & Equipment

The personal tracker is an additional safety measure for workers on the mine site. It allows them to check in and out and call for help in the event of an emergency such as an accident. Given that the work environment is complicated and an injured worker may go unnoticed, the panic button on the personal tracker can buy time for the injured and save lives.

Enable Workers to Get Timely Help in Emergencies

With a click of the mouse, the cloud-based platform visualizes the distribution of trucks on the mine site. Fleet managers can see how long a piece of mobile equipment has been idle and decide how to put it into best use to increase overall productivity.

Maximize Utilization to Increase Productivity

The fuel data and the operating conditions of a truck on the cloud-based platform are presented in graphs or lists for fleet managers to review. This can help them make better decisions about future equipment replacements and know where they can improve to reduce carbon footprint and fuel costs.

Real-time Data Insight to Assist Decision-Making & Compliance

Regular maintenance is critical to keeping a truck running at optimal performance. Once a maintenance schedule (based on ACC-on duration or mileage) is created on the platform, operators and fleet managers can receive a reminder when the time comes.

Schedule Maintenance to Ensure Optimal Performance

In emergencies, fleet managers can remotely send a command to the dashcam or tracker to cut off fuel or power supply to mining trucks traveling below 20km/h to prevent further damage and protect operators and others on the site.

Allow Remote Control to Prevent Events from Escalating