Access Control: Securing Your Fleet Starts with Smart Access Control

Managing the security of your fleet of vehicles and the integrity of the goods they transport can be a complex process. Whilst it is crucial to specify appropriate physical deterrents to deter cargo criminals, it’s equally important that your fleet management system actively supports and enhances your security protocols.

One aspect that is often overlooked is the role of access control. A well-designed access control system doesn’t just restrict entry—it ensures that only authorised personnel can access vehicles and cargo at the right time, without disrupting the efficiency of your operations.

Trusted by hundreds of fleet operators across Europe, the Maple IQ platform provides a flexible, tailored approach to access control that integrates seamlessly with your existing processes. Below, we explore some of the most widely adopted features our clients rely on to keep their road transport operations secure and efficient.

1) Transponder Operation

The Maple platform puts you in complete control of your fleet security operations. The system allows you assign individual credentials whilst maintaining complete visibility and traceability of every access event across your fleet. The Maple IQ platform allows you to;

Key benefits:

Configure RFID fobs to allow access to a specific vehicle or defined group.
Add date and time restrictions if required.
Set fob expiry date.
Neutralise any lost or missing fobs.

2) Fob Validation

TA powerful option for operations involving numerous personnel and shared vehicle access. With this system, each operative must actively validate their fob for a specified duration—such as 12 hours, 24 hours, or one week.

By requiring regular validation, you reduce the number of active fobs in circulation, tightening security whilst maintaining operational efficiency.

Key benefits:

Ideal for large scale operations where multiple users require access to different vehicles.
Maintain operational efficiency without compromising security.
Full visibility of all fob validation activity.

3) Challenge Response

Challenge Response eliminates the need for physical keys or fobs—making it ideal for logistics operations where access to a vehicle’s cargo area needs to be tightly controlled. This method of control negates the need for drivers to carry access fobs, making the logistics operation easier to manage, whilst elevating security. When a vehicle reaches its destination, an authorised user verifies the location before issuing a time-limited access code, generated using the unit’s unique digital seal number. This ensures access is granted only when and where it’s needed, minimising risk and streamlining operations.

Key benefits: