Drivers are the ground workers in a transportation company, who form the spine of the organisation. They are as valuable as other assets and prove to be the ultimate linchpin on which rests the profitability of a transportation firm.
Managing drivers is not an easy feat. Fleet managers are burdened with the task of scheduling driver time-tables and overseeing the ground operations of the business. They're also encumbered with the paperwork for compliance and regulations and the ones responsible for dispute resolution if they arise.
Fleet managers are directly responsible to the front office for driver performance and thus, like to keep a close eye on their team, always on the lookout for the scope for improvement. What has come to the aid of fleet managers in performing this duty better, is a wide array of Artificial Intelligence - powered telematics solutions, which use myriad wireless sensors, GPS tracking systems and a host of other gadgets to track, record and analyse vehicle and driver data, and help managers make the right decisions.
Why Use GPS Tracking For Reviewing Drivers?
Aggressive driving is one of the biggest reasons for accidents on the road. Almost 8 out of 10 drivers in America have admitted to showing traits of aggressive driving behaviour on a regular basis.
Drivers not only drive a vehicle but also carry the company name, property and reputation. Rash driving by fleet drivers can damage not only company property, but also assets of the client, and other public property. Since damage to property from rash driving isn't covered under insurance, accidents might lead to unfavourable lawsuits and exorbitant settlements.
Over the years, there has been an upsurge in the usage of GPS tracking devices and fleet management software to track, review, and even train drivers for the work.
