How a Garmin Fleet GPS Can Help Improve Safety for Truckers
Truck drivers have
to comply with a whole range of regulations to ensure road safety. This
includes restrictions in terms of roads they’re allowed to drive on as well as
strict Hours-of-Service (HOS) requirements, helping keep fatigued drivers off public
roadways by placing limits on when and how long drivers should be on the road
for. These regulations are in place to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities related to operating
commercial motor vehicles. Failure to comply can result in heavy fines, loss of
license, or a fleet being stripped of its operating authority.
Fleet
business owners face even greater safety requirements – they must take
additional steps to maximize employee safety. But how is a manager to know
whether his or her drivers are conforming to the law, such as staying
within the speed limit?
One solution to these challenges is the implementation of telematics technology –
also known as GPS vehicle tracking and fleet management. This technology helps
business owners improve driver safety in real-time, which ultimately can
lead to improved productivity, fewer injuries and less vehicle damages. For
example, in-vehicle buzzers can be set to alert the driver when speeding,
idling, accelerating, backing-up, harsh cornering and braking.
Garmin offers
trucking-specific GPS devices that can also help truck drivers find
routes that are suitable for their trucks, log HOS and record their fuel usage,
among other functions. The dezl 760LMT in combination with GPS fleet management technology, such as Geotab’s GO Device, provides a powerful option for business owners.
Click here to learn more about the different ways your business can benefit from
this technology.
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