{"id":7970,"date":"2014-10-20T09:00:04","date_gmt":"2014-10-20T13:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stagingms\/?p=7970"},"modified":"2024-11-28T04:31:44","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T09:31:44","slug":"fleet-technology-improve-driver-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gofleet.com\/fleet-technology-improve-driver-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Fleet Technology Can Improve Driver Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"
Safety should not be estimated or second guessed. Fleet managers cannot afford to skimp on training for their drivers. To improve driver safety, the first step is to make sure the entire business adopts a culture of safety. If the company owners and managers do not participate and support safe practices, the fleet safety<\/a> improvements cannot be accomplished. Fleet managers are now turning to technology to help guarantee their drivers perform their jobs securely and safely.<\/p>\n Ongoing Safety Training<\/strong><\/p>\n Fleet managers need to foster an environment of safety and a culture of personal responsibility promoted for all employees. This will ensure that the drivers are all performing safely and to the best of their abilities. Upon hiring, all drivers should participate in a training orientation program including requirements for driver fitness, the proper way to perform vehicle inspections, driver qualifications, driver wellness and company rules.<\/p>\n Using constantly evolving technology, drivers should comply with an ongoing safety regimen. Telematics can be used to closely monitor drivers\u2019 behaviors<\/a> on the road such as speeding, hard acceleration, hard breaking, and utilization of seat belts. There are limitless amounts of measurements GPS fleet tracking technology can be analyzed. Each company should choose the core behaviors that impact the safety of their drivers the most.<\/p>\n