Driving heavy vehicles is one of the most dangerous professions in the world. If you want to improve the safety of your fleet, installing telematics devices in company vehicles will help monitor unsafe or unnecessary driving behaviors through detailed reporting and will also provide fleet managers with reliable data that will help them detect potential issues before they arise.
1. Reduce speeding and dangerous driving
Using telematics, drivers can better understand their driving performance to reduce any risky behavior, such as speeding, hard braking and harsh acceleration. Fleet managers and supervisors can also access this information and encourage drivers to adopt safer driving behaviors to reduce the risk of collisions and traffic violations.
2. Manage driver fatigue
With DIGIPARC's GPS tracking system and electronic logging system for hours of service, drivers can continuously track their hours to ensure they are working within a reasonable range and ensure they are taking appropriate breaks as needed. Fleet managers can also monitor the distance and time a driver had traveled.
3. Manage vehicle safety
A well-maintained fleet is essential to enhance fleet safety. Before telematics, many fleet managers followed old maintenance schedules, which can include indiscriminate changing of oil and fluids.
With telematics, managers can carry out maintenance based on the vehicle's condition, since telematics devices connect directly to the engine control unit and provide various data reports. Not only does this allow you to better understand the condition of the vehicle, but also to anticipate breakdowns before they occur.
4. Provide real-time visibility of the entire fleet
Having visibility across your entire fleet is essential for assessing and controlling risk. Lack of visibility can create a multitude of problems, from reduced productivity to fleet inefficiency and shipping delays. Greater fleet visibility is also helpful when collecting logistics data, as shippers today expect carriers to provide accurate data that can lead to a better overall customer experience.
5. Foster a culture of safety and responsibility
Today, data is essential to successful fleet management. Having clear, real-time data on your drivers, vehicles and their destinations will give you better visibility into your fleet operations.
Access to accurate, real-time data also promotes a culture of safety and accountability for everyone in the chain of command. Drivers will be aware of their hours and responsibilities for checking their vehicles. Managers can remotely monitor fleet operations and check on each driver to ensure they are on track and well. Senior management can leverage advanced analytics to reduce costs, streamline processes and proactively manage compliance.
