Introduction
Driving behavior is a critical aspect of fleet management that can impact everything from safety to costs and productivity. Every time a driver gets behind the wheel, they have the potential to either help or harm the fleet’s overall performance. The challenge for fleet managers is to identify and address risky driving behaviors.
Fortunately, driving behavior software is a powerful tool for fleet managers to track and analyze driver performance. By monitoring key driving behaviors such as speeding, harsh braking, acceleration, and idling, fleet managers can gain insights into driver performance. They can make data-driven decisions that improve safety, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
Driver Performance
Addressing Risky Driving Behaviors
- Prompt identification and intervention to address risky driving behaviors.
- Proactive measures to prevent accidents and injuries.
Driver Performance Comparison
- Fleet managers can compare and evaluate driver performance.
- Recognition of top-performing drivers based on their driving behavior.
Performance-Based Driver Allocation
- Driver allocation based on performance to optimize resource utilization.
- Effective drivers assigned to critical routes or tasks for enhanced productivity
Warning Alerts
Software provides instant alerts to notify fleet managers about specific driving events or behaviors.
- Speeding Alerts When a driver exceeds the predefined speed limit.
- Harsh Braking Alerts When a driver applies brakes abruptly or forcefully.
- Idling Alerts When a driver does excessive idling.
- Acceleration Alerts When a driver accelerates rapidly.
- Seat Belt Alerts When a driver does not fasten his seatbelt.
Driver Scoring
- Objective Driver Assessment Scoring provides fleet managers with an objective way to evaluate driver performance based on key driving behaviors like speeding, harsh braking, etc.
- Customizable Scoring Parameters Fleet managers have the flexibility to define scoring parameters that align with their specific goals and priorities
- Performance Comparison Fleet managers can compare driver performance, identify top performers and drivers that require coaching and training
- Incentives and Recognition Fleet managers can provide incentives and recognition for drivers who achieve high scores, fostering a positive and competitive environment.
Reports
Reports are crucial for managing driving behavior as they offer fleet managers valuable insights into their drivers performance. By analyzing the data, fleet managers can identify areas of improvement for individual drivers, as well as trends and patterns across the entire fleet.
- Violation Report This report provides any instances of unsafe or illegal behavior by drivers. It include violations such as speeding, harsh braking, etc.
- Driver Rating A report that provides an assessment of individual driver performance based on predefined criteria.
- RAG Score A color-coded system used to provide a quick visual indication of driver. Fleet managers can track and analyze driver performance.
Improving School Bus Safety and Efficiency with Driving Behavior Monitoring
Challenges
- Lack of visibility into driver behavior.
- Public transport operators have limited insight into how drivers are performing and whether they are adhering to safety guidelines and best practices.
- Underinflated or damaged tires can result in decreased vehicle performance and increased fuel consumption.
Solution
- With driving behavior fleet managers can monitor driver behavior in real-time.
- It provides visibility into speed, acceleration, braking, and other key metrics.
- By setting up alerts and notifications for risky behaviors, such as sudden acceleration or harsh braking, fleet managers can quickly address and correct unsafe driving practices.
- Historical data on driver behavior can also be analyzed to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Results
- Improved passenger safety.
- Increased passenger comfort.
- Better driver performance.
