Fleet and Freight Management - Fleet and Freight Management Functionality
Subsystem Description
The Fleet and Freight Management Subsystem (FFMS) provides the capability for commercial drivers and fleet or freight managers to receive real-time routing information and access databases containing vehicle and/or freight equipment locations as well as carrier, vehicle, freight equipment and driver information. In addition, the capability to purchase credentials electronically shall also be provided, with automated and efficient connections to financial institutions and regulatory agencies, along with post-trip automated mileage and fuel usage reporting. The Fleet and Freight Management Subsystem also provides the capability for fleet managers to monitor the safety and security of their commercial vehicle drivers and fleet. The subsystem also supports application for hazmat credentials and makes information about hazmat cargo available to agencies as required. Within this subsystem lies all the functionality associated with subsystems and components necessary to enroll and participate in international goods movement programs aimed at enhancing trade and transportation safety and security.
Functional Area: Commercial Vehicle and Freight Security
Coordinated response for commercial vehicle and freight security incidents. Remote monitoring of commercial vehicle driver and freight equipment to vehicle assignments as well as detection of breaches or tampering.
Functional Area: Fleet Administration
Commercial vehicle fleet tracking, dispatch, and reporting - includes interfaces to state/federal commercial vehicle administration, toll administration, emergency management, and traveler information service providers. Supports pre-hiring checks and performance monitoring for drivers.
Functional Area: Fleet HAZMAT Management
Notification of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) shipments to emergency management centers for commercial vehicles managed by the center - includes information on the nature of the cargo, the vehicle, and its expected route.
Functional Area: Freight Administration and Management
Management of the movement of cargo from source to destination via links to intermodal freight shippers, government agencies, and depots as well as links out to the freight equipment.
Functional Area: Manage CV Driver Identification
Commercial vehicle fleet support systems to collect and store driver identification records, including PINs and biometrics. Remote authentication of the drivers and supports remote disabling of the vehicle if an unauthorized access is detected.