When a vehicle is being driven all over town, a GPS tracking solution makes it easy to see each and every stop that vehicle makes. However, when a few different drivers are using that same vehicle, it can get confusing to pinpoint exactly who was driving at any specific time. Many fleet managers allow their employees to operate more than one vehicle, wherein lies the issue: how can a manager keep track of fleet drivers without assigned vehicles? The Fleetmatics solution allows users to see stops, locations, and times for all vehicles. But did you know that Fleetmatics also offers the additional service of Driver ID?
Fleetmatics Driver ID is an add-on service for driver management that allows the user to identify the individual driver of a vehicle. This is accomplished by a small key reader that is added to the dashboard. Each driver has a key fob to present to the reader and check in during vehicle startup.
So besides the obvious benefit of being able to identify different drivers, what are the other benefits to Driver ID?
Cut back on manual processes
In organizations that do not assign vehicles to drivers, the fleet managers may rely on paper logs to keep track of who has driven which vehicle. Fleet drivers may be required to sign out a vehicle prior to use and sign it in when they return. Driver ID makes driver management easier by eliminating manual paperwork, cutting back on human error, and making vehicle usage logs more accurate.
Pinpoint the rogue driver
When one driver is driving erratically, Fleetmatics is able to alert you. The software records instances of speeding, harsh braking, and rapid acceleration so that you can tell your drivers to cut back on these behaviors. Driver ID helps to tell you which fleet driver is the offender of these unsafe driving practices. You can quickly identify which driver is making your fleet look less than stellar.
Simplify Payroll
While the basic system allows you to create timesheets based on engine startup and shutdown times, Driver ID integrates to help simplify payroll based on how long individual drivers are behind the wheel. Cut back on lengthy payroll processes and spend more time focusing on your business.
Fleetmatics Driver ID helps to simplify the driver management process ever further. It helps you keep track of not only all your fleet vehicles, but also to know who is driving them 24/7.
