{"id":5397,"date":"2021-10-09T19:58:11","date_gmt":"2021-10-09T14:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loconav.com\/blog\/?p=5397"},"modified":"2021-10-13T20:08:40","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T14:38:40","slug":"fleet-safety-with-video-telematics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loconav.com\/blog\/fleet-safety-with-video-telematics\/","title":{"rendered":"The Data-Driven Future of Fleet Safety with Video Telematics"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is critical for a fleet manager to safeguard their assets, including their driving crew and their fleet. Simply said, any kind of movement always entails danger. The most serious hazards \u2014 and the most expensive \u2014 are traffic accidents, cargo damage, bogus claims, vehicle repairs, and drivers’ health. In a given year, 20% of the vehicles in a trucking business’s fleet will be involved in a car accident.<\/p>\n

For fleets and trucking companies, improving safety and performance is a must. Technology plays an essential role in reducing the risks associated with driving. The most important role is played by video telematics<\/a><\/span> combined with GPS tracking.<\/p>\n

Challenges in Enforcing Fleet Safety<\/b><\/h2>\n

With great power comes great responsibility. But for fleet managers, fulfilling these responsibilities comes with its own set of hurdles to cross.<\/p>\n

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  • Fleet Safety Policy<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    To set clear and consistent expectations of drivers, it is critical to explain a codified fleet safety policy. Senior management must be vocal in their support for fleet safety protocols. Policies should be revised on a regular basis (to account for unforeseen challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic) and followed without exception.<\/p>\n

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    • Managing High-Risk Personnel<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      It is not enough to have a fleet safety policy; you also need to continuously implement it and hold drivers accountable. Most fleets have introduced safety training programmes and technology, such as in-vehicle cameras for driver coaching, to change risky driving behaviours. In a high-turnover situation where driving is not the primary responsibility, keeping safety in mind is a major difficulty.<\/p>\n

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      • Distracted Drivers<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        The most major and continuous risk that fleet managers must avoid is distracted driving. Fatigued driving is also linked to distracted driving. Today’s field workers are being pressured to accomplish more with less, which contributes to driver fatigue. To reduce in-vehicle distractions, fleet managers must design and enforce policies as well as study the use of technology. The main fact is that a vehicle has far too many technologies that can cause driver distraction. Some fear we are losing the war against driver distraction due to the ease with which we can make and receive calls and texts via mobile phones.<\/p>\n

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        • Budgeting Constraints<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          While management frequently speaks a great deal about the importance of fleet safety programmes, convincing them to invest money is a different story. Due to economic constraints, many fleets are unable to afford training programmes or purchase optional safety equipment packages when acquiring new vehicles.<\/p>\n

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          • Data Analytics<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            The way employees operate a vehicle affects how safe they are on the road. You can have a direct impact on driver safety if you can change driving behaviour. Telematics monitors adherence to fleet safety regulations and flags high-risk drivers. Furthermore, telematics technology is still evolving. For example, to boost security and safety, fleets are evaluating bi-directional video systems incorporating artificial intelligence. Even with telematics devices installed, drivers continue to do things they should not, but these high-risk drivers can now be detected and transgressions can be reported.<\/p>\n

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