Unpackaged Orbcomm satellite modems. Photo: Orbcomm.

Kevadiya has selected Orbcomm to provide satellite and cellular communications services and asset tracking and monitoring devices in support of the Veterans Transportation Service (VTS) provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

The combined Kevadiya and Orbcomm solution for the VTS provides routing, scheduling, and trip history for vans and shuttle buses used to transport veterans in need of transportation assistance to VA medical facilities for healthcare appointments. Kevadiya uses the Orbcomm SG-7100 cellular gateway and IDP-280 satellite modem to track and monitor the VTS vehicles. Both of these Orbcomm devices are connected to a Samsung tablet used by the driver that hosts the Kevadiya mobile fleet application, offering dual-mode communications coverage nationwide. The VTS has equipped approximately half of its vehicles with the Orbcomm-Kevadiya solution to date.

Through this solution, Orbcomm and Kevadiya enables the VTS dispatch team to have complete visibility into the location and status of their vehicle fleet, while enabling efficient navigation, routing, driver management and scheduling of patient pick-ups and drop-offs along with enhanced security.