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Use Case
Truck Parking

Integrated solution combining a set of IoT Parking Sensors and wireless Guidance Signage.

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Why Truck Parking is Crucial

The European Commission’s directive on truck driver safety highlights the importance of adequate parking facilities. Truck drivers must comply with strict rest requirements, often needing to stop as their driving hours approach regulatory limits. However, finding appropriate parking spaces for large trucks remains a significant challenge, particularly in high-traffic transit regions like Poland, Netherlands, France, Italy or the Czech Republic. This shortage of secure and accessible parking leads to unsafe practices and increases the risk of non-compliance with safety regulations.

Road freight transport is a cornerstone of Europe's economy, facilitating the movement of goods across borders and ensuring supply chain efficiency. In 2023, the European Union's road freight transport reached over 13.2 billion tonnes, translating to approximately 1,857 billion tonne-kilometres.

This immense volume underscores the critical role that trucking plays in the continent's logistics and commerce.

EU Quarterly road freight transport

By type of operation, 2019-2023 (billion tonne-kilometres)

Source: Eurostat

Challenges Faced by Truck Drivers

Truck drivers face several barriers that hinder their productivity, safety, and well-being:

Challenge 1.

Limited Parking Facilities

The scarcity of designated truck parking areas forces drivers to park in unsafe or unauthorized locations, increasing risks of accidents and cargo theft.
Challenge 2.

Safety Concerns

Parking in unsecured areas exposes drivers to theft, vandalism, and personal harm.
Challenge 3.

Regulatory Compliance

EU regulations enforce strict driving time limits to combat fatigue:
  • Drivers can operate up to 9 hours daily, extendable to 10 hours twice a week.
  • A maximum of 56 hours weekly and 90 hours bi-weekly requires mandatory rest periods, which are difficult to meet without accessible parking.
Challenge 4.

Infrastructure Disparities

Variations in parking infrastructure across regions make it challenging to find suitable rest areas, particularly in transit-heavy countries like Germany, France, and the Czech Republic.

Negative Outcomes of These Challenges

The lack of adequate parking facilities and infrastructure results in broader implications:

  • Increased accident risks

    Fatigue from insufficient rest and parking in unsafe locations significantly raises accident rates. It is estimated that in 15 to 20% of crashes driver fatigue is a contributing factor.

  • Operational inefficiencies

    Unpredictable rest stops and time wasted searching for parking disrupt delivery schedules, affecting supply chain reliability.

  • Regulatory penalties

    Failure to comply with rest period requirements can result in legal fines for drivers and employers, damaging reputations and increasing costs.

  • Driver shortages

    Challenges in the profession contribute to workforce decline. With an average age of 47 years, only 5% of European truck drivers are under 25 years old.

Fleximodo’s Smart Truck Parking Solution

To tackle these issues, Fleximodo provides an integrated solution combining a set of IoT Parking Sensors designed for truck parking and wireless Guidance Signage. Here’s how our system addresses the most pressing challenges:

Navigation to Parking Spaces with Guidance Signage

Navigation to Parking Spaces with Guidance Signage

Location: One of the biggest issues for truck drivers is locating a parking space efficiently, especially in busy transit regions.

Solution:
Guidance Signages with Flip-Dot Displays clearly direct drivers to available parking spaces, reducing time wasted searching for a spot. When a driver books a spot, their license plate number is displayed on the signage above the reserved space.

This ensures the spot is easily identifiable by the driver. It also prevents unauthorized vehicles from occupying the space, minimizing violations of parking policies.

Booking System for Advance Reservations

Booking System for Advance Reservations

Location: Drivers often face uncertainty about parking availability, particularly when rest deadlines are approaching. A lack of reserved parking leads to unnecessary stress and non-compliance with mandatory rest periods.

Solution:

Fleximodo’s Booking System enables drivers to:
  • Reserve parking spaces in advance through a simple app interface.
  • Ensure compliance with EU regulations on rest breaks by providing guaranteed parking.

This reduces the risk of last-minute parking struggles and enhances efficiency for drivers navigating transit-heavy corridors.

Preventing Parking Violations

Preventing Parking Violations

Location: Personal cars or smaller vehicles frequently occupy spaces reserved for trucks, leading to frustration and inefficiency for truck drivers.

Solution:

By deploying a set of IoT Parking Sensors designed for truck parking, we can:
  • Detect whether the vehicle is a personal car or a truck.
  • Identify if the vehicle matches the reservation or is violating parking policies.

Parking operators are notified instantly of any violations, enabling quick resolution.

Precise Monitoring with Nanoradar Technology

Precise Monitoring with Nanoradar Technology

Location: Accurate detection of parking space status is crucial for efficient operation, especially in large parking areas or under varying environmental conditions.

Solution:

Our IoT Parking Sensors utilize nanoradar technology to:
  • Accurately determine whether a spot is occupied or free.
  • Measure the exact type and size of the vehicle occupying the space.
  • Minimize false readings and maximize system reliability

The Tech Behind Fleximodo’s Solution

To address this pressing issue, we adjusted our devices to meet the specific needs of truck drivers. Here’s how our solution works:

IoT Parking Sensors

Our IoT Parking Sensors are specifically adjusted to detect various vehicle types, including trucks with or without trailers. These sensors provide real-time data on parking space occupancy, enabling efficient management and allocation of parking resources. The technical specifications are as follows:

  • Detection method: Nanoradar sensing for enhanced detection reliability—up to 99,96%.
  • Autocalibration: Based on a robust algorithm for the magnetometer.
  • Network compatibility: NOptimized for IoT networks such as LoRaWAN, Sigfox, NB-IoT, and LTE-M.
  • Ingress protection: IP68-rated casing with ultrasonically welded, 100% hermetic sealing.
  • Operating temperature: Designed to function in a wide temperature range, ensuring reliability in various environmental conditions.
  • Battery life: Engineered for long-term operation up to 8 years with minimal maintenance.

These sensors are designed for straightforward installation and minimal maintenance, making them suitable for diverse parking environments.

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Guidance Signage with Flip-Dot Displays

Our Guidance Signage employs Flip-Dot Display technology, offering several advantages:

  • Wireless operation: Completely wireless, eliminating the need for expensive cable infrastructure.
  • Solar-powered: Equipped with integrated solar panels, ensuring sustainable and eco-friendly operation.
  • Energy efficiency: Flip-Dot Displays consume power only when changing the display status, significantly reducing energy consumption compared to conventional LED displays.
  • High visibility: The displays provide excellent readability in various lighting conditions, with contrast increasing with ambient light, offering a glare-free natural view.
  • Durability: Designed for high reliability, with no bulbs to replace and minimal maintenance required.

These features make our signage an environmentally friendly choice with easy installation and maintenance.

By integrating these technologies, Fleximodo offers a comprehensive solution that enhances the efficiency and safety of truck parking facilities, addressing the critical challenges faced by drivers and operators in the industry.

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Join us in transforming truck parking

Fleximodo’s innovative solution directly addresses the critical pain points in truck parking, offering a set of best detection accuracy, safety, and compliance support for drivers, parking operators, and logistics companies. By integrating IoT Parking Sensors and Guidance Signage, we enhance the overall parking experience while reducing operational costs and improving infrastructure utilization.

Discover how Fleximodo’s solution can help optimize your operations and ensure a safer, more efficient future for the trucking industry.

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"The exceptional precision of Fleximodo-Digital Parking IoT sensors left us speechless. Unlike many other sensor producers, Fleximodo provided an interactive support team that accompanied us throughout our project, helping us promptly resolve any issues that arose. The combination of flawless detection accuracy and dedicated customer support exceeded all our expectations, and we couldn't be more satisfied with the overall experience."
SPEL

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"The outstanding support from Fleximodo during our large-scale projects has been invaluable. Their team is always prompt and ready to assist, and what truly sets them apart is their flexibility in adapting the software to meet new customer requirements. This level of customization and responsiveness has made a significant difference for us, and we are extremely pleased with the partnership."
PRIMEC

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"Fleximodo’s real-time battery monitoring has been a game-changer for us. With each sensor message, we get the actual battery capacity, which gives us better control over our project. This has helped us quickly spot any network issues and manage our large project in Lisbon more easily. Having this level of visibility has made everything run much smoother."
CWAY

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"We really appreciate Fleximodo’s wireless displays for their easy installation compared to other systems we've used. Not only are they simple to set up, but they also perform reliably in the tough outdoor conditions here in Saudi Arabia. Their durability in extreme environments has been a huge benefit for us."
ARAMCO

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