FLEETDRIVE
Safety
When telematics is used in commercial vehicles , the data provided can vastly improve driver behaviour and safety of the vehicles .
Telematics can capture data such as speed , location , idling time , fast acceleration or braking , sharp turning , fuel consumption , vehicle issues , and more . Telematics can also provide critical information in the event of an accident to improve the financial payouts or provide evidence to support your drivers when other drivers are at fault .
An onboard telematics system tracks driver behaviour – speed , braking , accelerating , idling , and any behaviour you think is warranted . Some systems can even give your driver a score , which you can use to introduce driver training , apply rewards or follow-up disciplinary actions .
Efficiency
A survey conducted by US marketing group C . J . Driscoll & Associates looked at over 500 American fleets across 3 months , with two thirds surveyed reporting an overall return on investment ( ROI ) in their fleet management systems .
Moreover , 30 per cent of respondents of a Bobit Business Media survey said they experienced a ROI in six months or less . Just how long it will take for your organisation to recover costs depends on the size of your fleet and the ways in which you are using your vehicles .
The use of telematics can also help to drastically reduce your fuel costs – which is critical given fuel usually accounts for the largest part of a fleet ’ s expenses . Fuel can be unnecessarily used when drivers speed , idle their vehicles , or brake or accelerate harshly so being able to see these faults can save a heap of money once the problem is rectified among your drivers .
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