Monitoring and managing drivers and vehicles can be a challenging task when the fleet is scattered across large expanses and remote locations; this is where in-vehicle monitoring systems (IVMS) can prove invaluable.
The GPS vehicle tracking and reporting provided by IVMS can be a powerful tool when it comes to ensuring the safety and performance of every driver and vehicle in a company fleet – wherever they are, day or night.
This has become a more pressing issue following the national rollout of harmonised workplace health and safety laws in most states, as the laws place greater obligations on managers to ensure the safety of their company’s mobile workforce.
Securatrak Managing Director Mark Holmes said GPS vehicle tracking can help companies deliver safer fleet operations, and can also provide an immediate return on investment in terms of lower fuel and maintenance costs, and improved productivity and operational efficiency.
“Securatrak’s Go6 fleet management device works hand-in-hand with the MyGeotab software to provide detailed information on driver and vehicle performance, giving organisations deeper intelligence to allow them to continually improve their fleet operations,” he said.
“As we always say, you can’t manage what you can’t measure.”
The IVMS is simple to install, provides precise turn-by-turn GPS tracking in real time and audible instant driver feedback. All monitored activity is linked directly to a single vehicle and driver, creating traceability and accountability.
“Using the IVMS, organisations can ensure that correct driving practices and routes are being followed by their mobile workforce. Securatrak’s systems accurately monitor location, idling time and route deviations, as well as speeding, harsh cornering, impact events and more,” Mr Holmes said.
Journey management planning is another essential element of stringent fleet management practice to ensure the safety of lone workers who are on the road for extended periods.
Securatrak’s Journey Management Centre acts as a company’s eyes in the field. Its operators log and monitor a driver’s trip from beginning to end to ensure that they take scheduled rest breaks and arrive at their destination safely. Operators will also advise management of any adverse incidents such as an accident or the activation of a duress alarm, providing peace of mind.
“We offer a range of fleet management solutions to enable businesses to be smart, effective and in control of their vehicle fleet,” Mr Holmes said.
Lone drivers can be a company’s most at-risk employees.
For more information visit www.securatrak.com.au