In our modern era, technology is far advanced in the use of satellites for GPS tracking, which measures time and distance between points on the ground and calculates the speed needed to get from point A to point B.
A fleet management system provides more accurate speed control
The real benefit of vehicle speed monitored by a GPS tracker is to gather data on non-moving car parts that can wear out, such as tires, cables and tire pressure. A speed management system takes into account the vehicle type, function, location, road conditions,weather, environment and more.
This makes the GPS tracker more accurate than the OEM speedometer found as standard in most vehicles. Your car's speedometer is intentionally low-accuracy. Car manufacturers don't want to be accused of speeding, so they often give speedometers an upward deviation of between five and 12 percent. This makes you think you are driving 120, for example, when you are only going 108. This caution only seems to have increased in recent years, we understand from automotive experts. GPS was developed for military purposes and is therefore very accurate. By measuring the distance between your GPS receiver and the satellites, it is possible to determine how fast you are going to within 1 kilometer per hour.
A bigger problem is that the odometer in many cars also does not work quite right and clocks too many miles. Nissan and Honda have already filed complicated lawsuits over this, which have resulted in paying out hefty damages to owners of such cars.
Hard acceleration and abrupt braking is not good for a vehicle
Both accelerating and braking must be done in a safe manner. Accelerating too quickly can be dangerous for both the driver himself and the other drivers around him. Braking too hard is also an unsafe driving behavior. In addition to the potential dangers of hard acceleration and braking, these behaviors cause premature wear on brake pads and other vehicle components, unnecessarily increasing your maintenance costs. With GPS vehicle tracking, you can identify drivers who exhibit these types of driving behaviors, address the situation, and get your fleet in optimal condition.
Address drivers for aggressive driving
Aggressive driving involves driving patterns that go beyond hard acceleration and braking. Drivers who take unnecessary risks often exhibit some or all of the following driving behaviors:
- Speeding
- Hard Braking
- Fast acceleration
- Tailgating
- Swerve in and out of lanes
Larger vehicles have larger blind spots, need more time to slow down and require more space when changing lanes. Ensure that drivers driving a vehicle in your fleet do not exhibit aggressive driving behavior by using a GPS track and trace system.
Real-TimeAlerts
Perhaps one of the best features of a fleet management track and trace system is the ability to send real-time alerts to your drivers the moment unsafe driving behavior is noticed. In addition to alerting the driver that he has taken an unsafe action, this info can also help identify whether it was a one-time event, or if it is a symptom of an unsafe driving style that needs to be addressed. As a fleet manager, you can use these insights to better train individual drivers and set clear expectations regarding fleet usage.
At All-Connects, we know that for your business, your goal is to manage your vehicles as optimally as possible, with as little maintenance costs as possible and with responsible drivers who don't undermine your company's image on the road. Contact us today and we will be happy to tell you about the different GPS tracking solutions that can help you achieve this. We've been in telematics and tracking technology since 2002, so who better to ask for advice than an "old hand in the business"? Fill out the form below and we'll contact you to discuss options for your business.
