{"id":2417,"date":"2020-07-06T06:04:23","date_gmt":"2020-07-06T06:04:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quicktransportsolutions.com\/blog\/?p=2417"},"modified":"2020-07-06T06:04:24","modified_gmt":"2020-07-06T06:04:24","slug":"safety-technologies-that-are-a-must-have-for-any-fleet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quicktransportsolutions.com\/blog\/safety-technologies-that-are-a-must-have-for-any-fleet\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety Technologies That are a Must-Have for Any Fleet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you dig down into the data, you will see that fleet safety issues account for a large portion of workplace fatalities today. This fact reveals the importance of putting safety measures in place across all industries, but fleets present unique safety challenges due to their mobile nature. When big rigs are out on the nation\u2019s roads, challenges present themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How do you account for worker safety when workers are\ndispersed throughout your service area? Furthermore, when you are operating\nbig, heavy machinery, how do you ensure your people are professionally trained?\nToday, we examine several technologies that, when used separately or in\nconjunction with each other, can dramatically improve your safety profile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Real-Time Asset Tracking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our first safety technology allows you to locate your\nvehicles and field operators in real-time. This information is crucial for\nfleet managers trying to plan routes. Back in the day, we had to rely on calls\nback to the office, but those days are long gone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With vehicle and asset tracking, managers and dispatchers\nhave access to real-time location information for every vehicle under their\ncare. GPS enables in-vehicle devices to send location information back to the\noffice, where dispatchers track vehicle movement on their electronic maps. In\nthe event of an emergency, the exact location of each vehicle is known\ninstantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vehicle and asset tracking can also be used to create\nboundaries for vehicles based either on timeframes or geographic zones. When\nvehicles move outside these predefined limits, fleet managers are immediately\nalerted. This enables companies to track and quickly apprehend stolen fleet\nvehicles, and address unauthorized vehicle use or misuse. When you quickly\ncontact the authorities, you limit your exposure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep an Eye on Your People<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you employed real-time truck driver monitoring in your\nfleet? If you want a safer fleet, you need information to help you correct any\nunsafe driving practices exhibited by your truck drivers. When people\u2019s lives\nare at stake, you should do no less. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Across North America, distracted driving is estimated to be\na factor in between 25% to 30%<\/a> of all\ntraffic crashes (OSHA). Though most managers would agree that managing truck driver\nbehavior is important to the safety of workers and members of the public, it\nhas been difficult to enforce safety standards from the office\u2014until now. Now\ntrucking companies have the tools they need to enforce a higher safety\nstandard, and it does not matter how large or small your fleet is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A truck driver behavior monitoring system uses vehicle\ntelematics\ndata<\/a> to track information, such as vehicle speed and instances of hard\nbraking or harsh acceleration. Fleet managers can set speed thresholds and are\nalerted in real-time when a driver surpasses the threshold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They can also use this information as a corrective tool to\nalert truck drivers to unsafe behaviors and to ensure drivers are meeting your\ncompany\u2019s safety standards. And in an age where safety standards are stricter\nthan ever, fleet managers need every tool at their disposal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, being able to track your vehicles\u2019 speeds will help\nyour field operators, and other truck drivers, be safer on the road. Not only\nwill you reduce fuel consumption, but you can decrease the chance of an\naccident. Speeding on a leased or private road can also negatively impact a\ncompany\u2019s brand, which could result in customers deciding that they will not\nwork with you or talk positively about your company\u2019s experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When fuel costs account for approximately 30% of most fleet\nbudgets, finding ways to reduce consumption can make a big difference.\nGPS\/Telematics technology allows companies to monitor truck driver behavior to\ntrack how much fuel is being wasted when field operators speed or idle\nunnecessarily. Remember, your truck drivers are not doing these things\nintentionally, but it is in your benefit to help them improve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting the Most Out of Your ELD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The time is here, and the date is passed. It is now time for\nyou to be able to track truck driver hours of service data easily and\naccurately. This is especially important now that the FMCSA has came out with\nnew guidance regarding hours of service. Is your ELD provider prepared to\nadjust to the changes for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since the ELD Mandate passed in the United States, many\norganizations across North America have had to invest in electronic logging\ndevices to track hours of service. No longer can you use an AOBRD to get the\njob done. Paper logs are a long-distant thing of the past. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The problem is many organizations invested in ELD technology\nthat may not be the most effective for their business and safety objectives. By\nselecting a device that meets the minimum requirements of the ELD Mandate,\ntrucking companies might miss out on powerful features that can ultimately\nbenefit their business operations. It is important to do your due diligence\nbefore making a big ELD purchasing decision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making the decision based solely on low cost may lead to\nunreliable technology. By selecting a more comprehensive solution, you can go\nbeyond compliance to see the benefits of improved safety and efficiency. It is\na good opportunity for your fleet to become compliant while improving how your\ncompany does business. This looks good to customers, employees, and everyone\nelse you do business with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asking the right questions and conducting comprehensive research is key to making sure that you choose an ELD vendor that you trust. But what exactly should you look for? A good ELD provider should have a long-term successful track record of deploying in-cab mobile computing devices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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They should also be financially stable and able to update\nELD devices in the event of regulatory changes, such as the FMCSA\u2019s recent new\nguidance. Of course, they should offer excellent 24\/7 customer support.\nFinally, do they go beyond ELD compliance and offer fleet management\nfunctionality to deliver you long-term value and leverage your ELD technology\ninvestment?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Importance of Vehicle Inspections <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can you best ensure your vehicles are road-worthy? By\nusing safety technologies, of course! There are plenty of driver vehicle\ninspection solutions on the market today. You would be doing your trucking\ncompany a disservice by not utilizing one of them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Driver Vehicle Inspection (DVI) solution that requires\ndrivers to carry out a complete inspection of their vehicle before operating it\ncan be an important component of an organization\u2019s safety policy. And it can\nprevent you from suffering a broken-down situation while out on the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Real-time collection of vehicle inspection faults ensures\nthat vehicles with known issues are not being used on the road. DVI inspections\ncan be carried out using a mobile computer, tablet, or smartphone. Best in\nclass DVI functionality will prevent a driver from operating a vehicle if the\ninspection has not been done or if a serious fault has been recorded. This\nensures that drivers are meeting DVI regulations before they even begin\ndriving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a DVI solution, specific personnel, like the\nmaintenance manager or a driver\u2019s supervisor, can be alerted via email when a\ndefect is reported. Additionally, a DVI solution can be integrated with fleet\nmanagement and maintenance software, so that an accurate record is kept of the\nvehicle\u2019s history and faults, and vehicles with issues can be scheduled for\nmaintenance immediately. This removes any pesky scheduling or calendar problems\nfrom getting in the way of timely maintenance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keeping Communication Open<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the things that can hobble a fleet, or any business\nfor that matter, is a lack of communication. Fast and effective communication\ncan be the one thing that brings order to a fleet\u2019s business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an emergency, it is imperative that the lines of\ncommunication stay open. With in-vehicle mobile computers, drivers and\ndispatchers can communicate using text messages in real-time. This eliminates\nreliance on radio communication, keeps vital lines of communication open and\nkeeps the driver\u2019s eyes on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only can truck drivers\u2019 alert dispatchers to safety\nissues in their vehicle, but dispatchers can also instantly send an individual\ndriver, or a group of drivers, messages about unsafe situations, such as an\nimpending storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can receive real-time alerts when a critical event or problem occurs. The alerts can be set up to monitor a driver\u2019s habits when they brake too hard or get notified when a vehicle is reporting that it is low on fuel. Alerts will also notify you if a serious problem occurs. If one of your vehicles were to be involved in a crash, you will be able to receive real-time alerts notifying you of the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The fact is these kinds of safety technologies are critical\nto ensuring your truck drivers remain safe out on the nation\u2019s roads. They help\nmitigate harm and potential litigation. They also help instill good habits in\nyour truck drivers. Why not invest in safety?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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