Focus Where It Matters
With more distractions on the road than ever, staying on top of fleet driver safety is essential. Speeding greatly increases risk—a vehicle going 45 MPH in a 35 MPH zone is 11 times more likely to crash. In fact, 77% of accidents stem from driver error such as hard braking, harsh cornering, or speeding.
The costs are equally alarming. The FMCSA reports that a large truck crash with a fatality averages $3.6 million, while those with injuries cost nearly $200,000, and the average crash still totals about $91,000. Insurance premiums for large trucks average $18,000 per year, but technology can help: GPS tracking and anti-theft devices can reduce premiums by 5–12%, while video telematics can lower claims costs by up to 80% and cut collisions by about 50%.
Attorneys are digging into driver data like never before, finding plenty of ammunition to build cases against fleets. Even if you’re diligent with warnings, reprimands, and safety training, poor documentation can make you appear negligent in court.
Paper-based records almost always contain inconsistencies, and one oversight could cost millions. Gridline gives you a clear view of driver behavior with customized reports and real-time notifications, while documenting every element of your safety program so a missed signature or forgotten form never puts your business at risk.
When you consistently coach your drivers, you can reduce risk and dramatically increase safety across your fleet. The most effective coaching is a two-way street where drivers are motivated to perform well, rather than simply reprimanded for their mistakes.
Gridline’s driver coaching tools enable you to put your drivers first. By providing your team with relevant information, tools, motivation, and training, you can bring out the best in your drivers and give them the satisfaction of a job done right.
We live in an age of distractions—even on the highways. An increasing number of accidents are caused by distracted driving, which is why video telematics systems are more essential than ever. Multitasking while driving doubles the risk of collision, and taking your eyes off the road for just five seconds at 55 miles per hour is the equivalent of driving the length of a football field blindfolded. The risk rises even further when devices are involved, increasing by seven times when a driver reaches for something and by 23 times when a driver is texting.
How can you know when your drivers are distracted? A video telematics system makes it simple by monitoring driver behavior in real time. After reviewing video data, you can provide coaching that prevents risky habits before they become accidents. In the process, you reduce the risk of crashes and strengthen overall fleet driver safety.
Roman Gelfand, CIO
Plastic Express
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