A new vehicle monitoring system on the Hanford Site has increased efficiency and promotes driver safety by equipping hundreds of vehicles with a GPS device.
Office of Environmental Management
June 22, 2021
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RICHLAND, WA – A new vehicle monitoring system on the Hanford Site has increased efficiency and promotes driver safety by equipping hundreds of vehicles with a GPS device.
EM Richland Operations Office (RL) contractor Hanford Mission Integration Solutions (HMIS) manages and maintains the majority of fleet vehicles on the site. HMIS maintenance crews have installed the GPS devices in more than 1,400 vehicles to support efficient vehicle monitoring and encourage safe driving.
“Full implementation of this system by HMIS for all site contractors supports the goal of consistency in and collaboration on fleet services,” said Doug Chapin with the RL infrastructure and services division. “The devices improve the contractors’ abilities to manage inventory, monitor vehicle performance, and increase driver awareness.”
Additionally, the devices allow site contractors to track fuel consumption, and they even display vehicle fault codes if the “check engine” light turns on. Fleet maintenance crews are able to quickly pinpoint the vehicle’s location.
“We have seen a significant reduction in response times on service calls thanks to data provided by the devices,” said Rick Thompson, fleet maintenance manager for HMIS. “Our service technicians can troubleshoot a vehicle fault code and grab tools and parts before they leave the shop to assist someone.”
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