How video telematics can make a real difference to fleet management

Fleet management who run a fleet of any size face many challenges. From speeding issues, difficult insurance claims, expensive premiums to issues that are limited or sometimes invisible when the fleet is on the road. Where there are large fleets, it's no surprise that these problems can be numerous, which is why video telematics, which combines video data, computer vision techniques, and vehicle data, can be a game-changer.

Managing a fleet can be a constant challenge for organizations that need to meet many different and sometimes competing health and safety, customer service, logistical and financial considerations.

One of the biggest problems for growing organizations is keeping track of their growing fleet of vehicles, knowing which vehicles are where and who is driving them. In addition, there is monitoring of fuel economy, speed, driving time and driver behavior. Without this information, how can you ensure operational efficiency?

With so many vehicles on the road, coming and going, fleet managers inevitably worry about the safety of their drivers and the public. First, there are driver behaviors such as speeding and hard braking, and with large vehicles on the road and often manoeuvring in built-up areas, blind spots can be a real problem and the cause of many accidents. What's more, in the unfortunate event of an accident or event, the potential knock-on effect is that the driver may be held liable for damage to others, vehicle maintenance (which means getting off the road) and sometimes claims for problems with very limited evidence of insurance until the vehicle is returned to the warehouse to be available.

Finally, because of the inability to track their fleet, organizations cannot provide customers waiting for deliveries an actual delivery time rather than a large window, such as morning or afternoon, and often cannot provide proof of delivery when discrepancies arise, etc.

Faced with these challenges, it's easy to see how video telematics can drive the many benefits of Fleet Management, including:
1. Safety
The MDVR in-Vehicle Monitoring System can provide fleet managers with real-time footage of your driving behavior, thereby reducing the likelihood of accidents, and it also enhances driver health and safety compliance, eliminating the possibility of sending potential accidents.
2. Flexibility
Telematics provides instant, on-demand access to the entire fleet 24/7 and the ability to remotely download video clips from anywhere on many different devices.
3. The best service
Customers can get the best service with GPS coordinates and video footage in case any discrepancies arise.
4. Financial savings
Better driving, fewer accidents and fewer speeding incidents lead to lower insurance premiums.