Risky Drivers: Identify Red Flags with Fleet Management

Risky Drivers: Identify Red Flags with Fleet Management

Risky Drivers: Identify Red Flags with Fleet Management

Driving on the roads is an everyday activity for most people, but it can also be dangerous if you’re not careful. As a fleet manager, it is crucial to ensure that your drivers are safe and responsible on the road. However, there may be instances when some drivers exhibit risky behavior that can put themselves and other motorists in danger. Identifying these risky drivers early can help you prevent accidents and maintain a positive reputation for your company

Being a fleet manager, it’s crucial to remain aware of surroundings of your fleet and identify potentially unsafe drivers. By spotting these red flags early on, you’ll be better equipped to avoid accidents and navigate your daily commute safely. Remember, defensive driving can save lives. Always remember to keep an eye on suspected impaired or erratic drivers for the safety of everyone on the road.

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1. Erratic Driving Behavior:

One of the first warning signs of a risky driver is erratic behavior behind the wheel. This may include sudden lane changes, tailgating, overspeeding and ignoring traffic signals. Keep an eye out for these signs to be prepared for a potential problem on the road.

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2. Overconfidence in Skills:

Some drivers might be overly confident in their abilities, which can lead to reckless choices. An aggressive driver might speed, weave through traffic, or engage in other dangerous behaviors. If you spot someone exhibiting this type of arrogance, it’s best to give them plenty of space and avoid confrontation.

3. Distraction:

With smartphones becoming ubiquitous, many people find it hard to resist checking messages or social media while behind the wheel. Be vigilant by keeping an eye out for individuals that are not fully engaged with their surroundings. As a fleet manager, make sure all your drivers understand that using mobile phones while driving is strictly prohibited.

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4. Ignoring Road Signs and Signals:

Disregarding traffic rules is a common sign of a dangerous driver. If someone is not obeying road signs and signals – such as running red lights or stop signs – they are putting themselves and others at risk.

5. Driving Under the Influence:

Drivers who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs pose a significant threat to other motorists on the road. Watch for signs such as swerving, slow reaction times, or risky maneuvers that indicate impairment.

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HOW FLEET TELEMATICS MANAGEMENT PLATFORM CAN BE USED TO DETECT RISKY DRIVERS

 

The fleet management platforms like Eagle-IoT can provide real-time data on driver performance, which can be used to identify and address risky driving behaviors. Besides this, Eagle-IoT platforms can also be used to provide driver

training and coaching, which can help drivers improve their driving skills and habits.

Here are some of the ways that fleet telematics management platforms can be used to improve driver behavior:

Driver Behavior Monitoring:

With Eagle-IoT driver behavior monitoring fleet managers can track a variety of driver behaviors, including speed, braking, acceleration, and idle time. This data can be used to identify drivers who are engaging in risky behaviors, such as speeding or harsh braking. Once these drivers have been identified, fleet managers can take steps to address their risky driving habits. Eagle-IoT also provides on trip reports to analyze and compare the performance of vehicles within the fleet along with their respective drivers.

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Driver Scorecard:

Eagle-i Driver Scorecard provides quick access to essential fleet safety data and notable fleet trends to identify and reduce risky behaviors. Based on an organization’s objective KPIs for daily fleet vehicle operations, driver scorecard reports can be customized. The data points are acquired and documented by Eagle-I fleet management system using pre-defined parameters. These parameters can be configured/weighted to match the needs of every distinct client. With a starting score of 100, the driver’s score is determined by subtracting points for the number of prohibited events, such as harsh braking, harsh acceleration, harsh turning and over speeding. The score can be later used to identify and coach risky drivers.

AI-powered Dashcam:

To provide a more holistic view to fleet managers, Eagle-IoT offers video telematics combined with dashcam footage and vehicle analytics to detect risky events/drivers. With the help of video telematics fleet managers can be notified when the driver gets too close to the vehicle in front that they may collide. The sensor will not only beep and warn the driver but will also generate an alert to the fleet manager. Similarly, alerts can also be generated in case of drifting and switching lanes. Fleet managers can also set the alerts in case of forward collision, lane switch, over speeding, harsh braking, signal violation, or seat belt absence. Eagle-IoT helps fleet organization to develop and implement a comprehensive risk management program and an ingrained safety culture to create significant positive impact on fleet’s bottom line. With the most distinctive and properly managed dashboard, statistical data is presented in interactive charts and images that helps in understanding the performance of driver without having any prior knowledge. By anayzing these patterns, strict policies can be enforced against distracted driving and adequate rest breaks can be scheduled for fatigued drivers; to keep everyone safe on the roads while maintaining a reputation for your company.

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Maximizing Efficiency: How Warehouse Monitoring Can Improve Operations

Maximizing Efficiency: How Warehouse Monitoring Can Improve Operations

Maximizing Efficiency: How Warehouse Monitoring Can Improve Operations

With the rise in e-commerce and online shopping, warehouses have become increasingly important for storing and distributing goods. However, they are also vulnerable to a range of security threats, including theft, vandalism, and employee misconduct. Protecting your assets is critical for any business that relies on warehousing operations. To ensure that products are stored safely and efficiently in a warehouse environment, it’s essential to implement an effective asset management system. This system involves monitoring all assets within the warehouse, including inventory items, equipment, and facilities. Eagle-IoT offers a comprehensive warehouse monitoring solution.

Here are some of the features of warehouse solution:

Inventory Management

To ensure the smooth operation of warehouse, effective inventory management is imperative. From receiving items for inventory to maintaining the quality of stocks while in storage, tracking of stock, packing and shipping out orders, and replenishing stock upon reaching a minimum number in storage are vital features of Eagle-IoT of warehouse monitoring. By staying appraised businesses can ensure that they have the right amount of stock on hand to meet demand. This not only helps in reducing costs but also streamline the operation

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Access Control

Inadequate security measures can lead to susceptible internal threats. To prevent unauthorized personnel from entering the warehouse and damaging or stealing assets Eagle-IoT Warehouse monitoring can also be used to control access to the warehouse. Eagle-IoT provides easy integration of access control into building security systems. This can be done by using RFID tags, biometric scanners, or other security measures. Besides restricting access, arrival and departure times of every individual entering and leaving the facility is also logged with. Access control management to ascertain regularity compliance.

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Forklift Movement Tracking

Eagle-IoT forklift movement tracking provides real-time visibility into the location of forklifts and other vehicles in the warehouse, by placing transponders on forklift, containers and nearby areas to prevent collisions and improve response time in case of any emergencies. Warehouse managers can use route optimization to reduce the number of vehicles in use and decrease the necessary workforce thus increasing warehouse performance efficiency. Moreover, they can also access asset usage, downtime, and availability from Eagle-IoT platform.

Real-Time visibility

Warehouse inventory management requires knowing the exact location of inventory. For efficient location identification and retrieval of information about inventory item, geographic coordinates can be attached to digital objects(geo-tagging). Besides this Eagle-IoT also offers barcode scanning to quickly identify items by retrieving their information, (including location, quantity, and status). With Real-time visibility bottlenecks of inventory can be identified; thus improving picking and packing efficiency.

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Temperature/Humidity Monitoring

Warehouse facility requires consistent monitoring of temperature/ humidity to ensure the safety of temperature-sensitive products. The oversight of high humidity, extreme temperatures or water leaks can lead to damage goods and products stored within the warehouse. But with Eagle-IoT warehouse monitoring, you got this covered. Through Eagle-IoT Temperature Monitoring, environmental conditions are monitored 24/7. Besides this, temperature sensors have multiple levels of alarm thresholds, which can be customized. To prevent damange of goods, alert can be generated when temperature reaches threshold value to act promptly.

Besides this Eagle-IoT Warehouse Monitoring solution also features:

· Real-time monitoring of doors

· Monitoring of water leakage/accumulation

· Running status of the refrigeration units

· Proper rack management and inventory placement

· SFDA compliance

· Thermal mapping

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Eagle-I warehouse monitoring solution provides monitoring of temperature in each of the cold store and refrigerators along with

An access to loT platform for live monitoring.

· Data analysis through graphs indicating preventive maintenance of refrigeration units

· A complete historical report of temperature and humidity for each cold store for regulatory compliance

· Notifications on undesired temperature. No spoilage of perishable goods because of instant cooling unit failure notifications

· Saving time and resources by excluding the need of manual data logging

· Our warehouse management system has pre-built and custom integration capabilities through RESTful APIs.

How Eagle-IoT Warehouse Monitoring Solutions Work?

Warehouse monitoring solutions by Eagle-IoT work through a wireless sensor network that enables the collection of real-time data on a range of environmental factors, including temperature, humidity, light, and movement. This information is transmitted to a cloud-based Eagle-IoT platform that provides users with instant access to critical insights on warehouse performance and asset management. Eagle-IoT cloud-based warehouse monitoring solution offers flexibility, ease of use, and greater automation, saving businesses time and money in the management process. The scalability and customization of the Eagle-IoT Warehouse Monitoring Solution make it ideal for businesses of all sizes and industries, from small retail outlets to large distribution centers. With real-time security alerts, businesses can respond promptly to any potential threats or risks. Remember that prevention is always better than reaction when it comes to asset protection. Don’t wait until it’s too late before taking action! Invest in the right tools and strategies today to ensure the safety of your assets tomorrow.

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Russia-Chinese cooperation: Using GLONASS and BeiDou for peaceful purposes

Russia-Chinese cooperation: Using GLONASS and BeiDou for peaceful purposes

Russia-Chinese cooperation: Using GLONASS and BeiDou for peaceful purpose

On July 26th, Russia passed a law named “On ratification of the agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on cooperation in the use of GLONASS and Beidou global navigation satellite systems for peaceful purposes” which approves the cooperation of using GLONASS and BeiDou for peaceful purposes between Russia and China.

According to the report, the law was approved at a meeting of the Council of Federation of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. The intergovernmental agreement was initially signed in Beijing, on Nov 27th, 2018 during the 23rd regular meeting of the heads of government of Russia and China. Under the agreement, both the countries are planning to place measuring stations in their own countries for the other country’s GNSS, on a reciprocal basis.

This agreement provided the framework for institutional and legal cooperation in the development and manufacturing of civil navigation equipment using GLONASS and Beidou systems. Not only this, but it will also establish cooperation in the development of Russian-Chinese standards for the application of navigation technologies. Moreover, it will also set standards for controlling and managing the traffic flow across the world’s sixth-longest international border (4,200 kilometers long) between Russian and China.

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The Top 13 KPIs Every Fleet Manager Should Keep an Eye On

The Top 13 KPIs Every Fleet Manager Should Keep an Eye On

The top 13 KPIs every fleet manager should keep an eye for

Businesses with vehicles being their primary asset are unable to achieve the desired level of efficiency without a fleet management system, required for their growth and success, revealed by the research conducted by business and technology analysts. Top leading organizations are choosing to invest in fleet technology with a set of KPIs for burgeoning and managing their fleet. But what are the most important KPIs for leveraging analytics to generate major gains in efficiency?

While the term “key performance indicator” (KPI) refers to the key measures that reveal a business’s success, performance or capacity utilization, however, the benefits can be categorized as; Safety, Efficiency, and Compliance. While KPIs can vary depending on fleet size but they should cover the aforementioned sectors.

Safety KPIs

When it comes to fleet safety, monitoring driver behavior and analyzing the results is vital to train the drivers and to enhance the safety culture in an organization. The top safety KPIs include:

Speed violation

Harsh braking and acceleration incidents

Corner handling incidents

Accidents

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The data is notified to fleet managers in real-time and shared with drivers through their desired

notification alert setting or it can also be accessed through the Eagle-I dashboard, which not only allows the driver to review their own performance but also allows the fleet manager to compare the performance of peer drivers. Moreover, Eagle-I provides access to scorecards which can also be used to indicate each driver’s risk profile for future training.

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Efficiency

The efficiency of the fleet can be measured in terms of operational cost and in the wear and tear of an asset. Eagle-I helps you in analyzing the efficiency by vehicle groups, ungrouped vehicles or for the whole fleet. Efficiency KPI are mentioned below:

Fuel economy per vehicle

Fleet asset utilization

Costs per hour

Costs per device

Vehicle activity (Ignition on and off time)

Day-to-day analysis of fleet helps the fleet manager in optimizing asset utilization and sometimes it can happen by reducing the extra number of vehicles in their fleet. Eagle-I fleet management and vehicle tracking solution can help you to determine whether you really need all your company vehicles without the need to prepare huge reports manually – the system will do it all for you Moreover, it can also help in reducing fuel cost, maintenance and insurance costs

Compliance:

  • Compliance KPIs may include:
  • Available Hours of Service (HOS)
  • HOS violations
  • Unassigned mileage by vehicle

The purpose of collecting data by setting KPIs for an extended period is to create a historical record of operational data which can analyze the current and historic KPI data to predict what is likely to happen in future. Moreover it provides you the insight to make changes to reduce risk, improve the efficiency of your fleet, and enhance customer service. Being able to track your fleet performance not only optimize the size of your fleet but also save your valuable resources – time and money – in the long run.

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Who gets more distracted: older driver vs. younger driver?

Who gets more distracted: older driver vs. younger driver?

Who gets more distracted: older driver vs. younger driver?

According to the latest study conducted by the University of Utah in conjunction with the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety to find the connection between the rapid increase in technology and older drivers. The findings show that the drivers ranging from 55 to 75 took 4.7 to 8.6 seconds longer to complete tasks such as programming navigation or tuning the radio as compared to the younger drivers ranging from 21 to 36 years old. Moreover, they experience slower response times and had increased visual distractions when interacting with in-vehicle infotainment systems.

According to the official website of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, it is a nonprofit organization which researches the causes of traffic fatalities and injuries and educates the public on ways to prevent crashes. The research was conducted on 128 drivers, with two different age groups, younger drivers belong to the age group of 21 to 36 while older one belongs to 55 to 75. The survey was carried on six different vehicles, model 2018. The further findings revealed that average time taken by young drivers for calling and dialing were 17.7 while older drivers spent 22.4 seconds. When it comes to the programming of the navigation system, younger drivers were capable of completing their tasks in 31 seconds while older drivers demanded a full 40 seconds of time. The longest time spent by both younger and older drivers were in managing the message and navigation entry. Specifically, it took younger drivers 27.7 seconds to send a text as compared with 33.8 seconds for older drivers.

The survey also explored the mode of interaction such as stack display, center console, or auditory/vocal commands — and its impact on drivers. Auditory/vocal commands took the longest to complete followed by center console controls while the center stack interactions consumed the shortest time span by the drivers of both age groups.

According to the several studies it has been a well-known fact that taking one’s eyes off the road for just two seconds doubles the driver’s risk of getting into the crash yet older drivers took their eyes off from the road for eight long seconds thus enhancing their crash risk

older driver vs. younger driver
older driver vs. younger driver

However, according to Jake Nelson, director of traffic safety advocacy and research, the problem is in the design of modern vehicles rather than to be associated with the age of the driver. By improving voicecommand technology, simplifying software menus, removing complex center console controls, and positioning system control we can solve this problem and allow drivers to keep their eyes on the road. In spite of all this, it is recommended for all drivers particularly for old drivers to avoid using in-vehicle technology while driving unless it’s for an emergency, practice using voice commands and touch screenswhile parked and avoid cars with a center console controller for infotainment technology.

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