Mitigating Fleet Risks Using IoT Technology
WORDS BY ANBY ALCOMENDAS
Internet of Things ( IoT ) solutions not only connect vehicles and provide robust data for fleet management , but it can also be a critical part of fleet risk management .
Risks abound in the mobile workplace from vehicle collisions , property and asset damage , cargo loss and damage , to driver or motorist injuries and fatalities . All these can result in legal , medical , and even financial liabilities .
But the good news is fleet operators can minimise the impact of incidents , meet regulatory and compliance needs , and retain their brand and company reputation with the help of IoT solutions . These are some of the ways IoT-based technologies can help keep fleets safer and more secure :
1 . Identifying Unsafe Driver Behavior – IoT technology is an excellent tool for identifying unsafe driver behavior . IoT apps can connect drivers ’ phones to the vehicle and track things like speeding , using mobile phones , slamming brakes , accelerating recklessly , idling , or veering away from the set route .
2 . Driver Training – Fleet managers can use the data above to supplement performance reviews and to determine if drivers need
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