{"id":19806,"date":"2021-10-18T16:56:25","date_gmt":"2021-10-18T14:56:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intellias.com\/?p=19806"},"modified":"2023-08-28T11:12:24","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T09:12:24","slug":"fleet-management-security","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/intellias.com\/fleet-management-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Fleet Management Security: Technology Stops Negligence"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to the car accident statistics in the US<\/a>, about six million car accidents take place in the US annually<\/b>. These accidents take more than 90 lives daily. Nearly two million drivers get permanently injured in car accidents annually. According to the same stats, alcohol (40%), speeding (30%) and reckless driving (30%) stand behind the accidents that result in death. Ensuring fleet management security<\/span> should be the top task of fleet managers and logistics proviers. Neglecting these values leads to the worst possible losses in human terms – deaths, injuries and health complications.<\/p>\n

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Major issues in modern fleet management\u00a0<\/span>nowadays are driver negligence, rowdy driving, vehicle maintenance issues, unforeseen critical situations, and client-related issues. All of them are more or less connected to fleet management security and safety of driving<\/span>. For all of these reasons, prioritizing safety and security is no less but a must for every<\/b> fleet management technology.<\/strong>
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Why fleet management security and driver’s safety\u00a0matter<\/h2>\n

Quite often, companies concentrate on incident management instead of prioritizing constant driver safety. Unfortunately, fleet managers focus attention on accident management and insurance policies instead of ensuring daily driver safety and monitoring their productivity using fleet management technologies<\/span>. Sure enough, accident management is essential, but it should not shift the focus from continuous fleet safety and security.<\/p>\n

Incident management programs are useful for managing car repairs and accompanying expenses, as well as allocating resources, needed in emergencies. Still, they have nothing to do with improving the safety of the driver, passenger and other road users in any way. It\u2019s a good idea to establish an accident review committee and a risk management program. Making a safety program public and abided like an oath by everyone from top managers to drivers is a must. It will not only help you manage accidents better but will also boost overall driver security and safety.<\/p>\n

If the ethical side of the issue isn\u2019t pressing enough for some businesses, there is a legal one to make a stronger point. It is legally binding for a company to provide security to a driver employee and the public using the services<\/b> as well. So instead of asking whether one should prioritize safety, you should be asking how you can ensure it in the best way.<\/p>\n

What vehicle security issues technology solves<\/h2>\n

Quite often, the vehicles are not safe either. Vehicle security issues include car theft, vehicle breakdowns and loss. Vehicle theft prevention is one of the major pain points for every fleet manager. Incorporation of cutting-edge lost car tracking technologies can cope with the issue well. They allow monitoring the vehicles in real-time, store their location history, and even determine the areas where the car is supposed to travel. In case something suspicious happens, a fleet manager using fleet management technology\u00a0<\/span>will instantly get a notification with the incident description and the last location where the vehicle shared its data. Having this data at hand, fleet managers will have more chances to allocate the car and manage any issues quickly.<\/p>\n

Modern tracking technologies can assist in imposing safety regulations as well<\/b>. With the help of telematics and location based services<\/a>, one can detect dangerous driving patterns before they lead to accidents. You can also track the vehicle performance indicators in live mode and get notifications in case anything breaks down applying digital twins<\/a> of cargoes or the entire supply chain. A driver who gets instant alerts on running out of gas or having any other issue with the vehicle is more likely to address things before they cause problems.<\/p>\n

How to keep vehicles roadworthy<\/h2>\n

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\nAmong all the other responsibilities, fleet managers also have to keep all the vehicles roadworthy. A poorly maintained car is a threat to the driver, the passenger and the rest of the road users.<\/b><\/p>\n

To ensure that every vehicle is well-maintained and does not pose any threat, a fleet manager should provide:<\/p>\n