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OA Carpool Telematics

Telematics

As of April 2020, all OA Carpool vehicles are equipped with telematics. Telematics is the technical term for combining on-board vehicle diagnostics and GPS tracking in order to gather data about the vehicle – data that can be employed to assist in carpool management, flag vehicle problems, and influence driver behavior. Through improved driving habits, OA Carpool anticipates saving money, while working with state employees to keep everyone on the road safer. The device will beep to alert the driver if they are driving outside of designated safety thresholds. 

Here are the established safer driving thresholds:

  • Speed warning and alerts - 2 quick beeps and continuous beeping (2 beeps at 74MPH to let the driver know they are over the posted speed limit, then continuous beeping over 76MPH until speed is reduced)
  • Harsh braking, hard cornering or “jack rabbit“ acceleration - 3 quick beeps
  • Extended idling - 1 beep (Allowing a vehicle sit and idle longer than 5 minutes triggers an alert. Reduced idling time will reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse emissions.)


Telematics has also proven to be very useful in the following situations:

  • Assist in locating the vehicle if/when a breakdown occurs
  • Accident/airbag deployment alert if the vehicle is involved in a crash
  • Resolve mileage questions for billing purposes
  • Notification of maintenance/repairs that are needed


To preemptively answer the common question triggered by “GPS tracking” – yes, the device does track the vehicle’s location; however, location tracking is not the primary purpose for implementing a telematics program. OA Carpool intends to use telematics as a tool to improve safety, reduce fuel consumption, reduce costs, and improve overall pool management.

If you have any questions, feel free to call OA Carpool at 573-751-4534 or email us at oa.carpool@oa.mo.gov.

Contact Information

Division of General Services
PO Box 809
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: 
(573) 751-0929
Fax: 
(573) 751-7819