Are you a car manager or a fleet manager? It is with this thought-provoking question that Cláudio Medeiros, partnerships manager at Golfleet, began his participation in the AHEAD 2023 event, focused on traffic safety.
The question he raised leads everyone to reflect on whether fleet managers are simply delivering vehicles into the hands of drivers, or whether they are truly taking care of the entire operation, with a special focus on the well-being of drivers.
A Golfleet, a company whose mission is to optimize company operations, puts driver safety at the heart of its actions.
Firstly, because we know the value of a life. And secondly, because these professionals are the ones who face the roads every day, and their well-being is fundamental to the company's success.
The fundamental question of optimizing operations without ever forgetting traffic safety was the central theme of AHEAD 2023 discussions.
The event highlighted how technology can be used effectively to support drivers, promoting behavioral changes that result in benefits for everyone.
This is because Golfleet is not limited to ensuring operational efficiency. She is also focused on promoting the safety and well-being of drivers.
This balanced approach is what makes it a leader in the light fleet management technologies market. After all, traffic safety and operational success are completely connected.
See some of what was covered during AHEAD 2023:
Telemetry in light fleet management: a great ally for driver safety
Preventative maintenance means more traffic safety
Driver behavior is key to traffic safety
Technology in favor of advanced fleet management
Telemetry in light fleet management: a great ally for driver safety
AHEAD 2023 provided a space to explore how technology can be an ally for traffic safety amid the ongoing challenge that fleet management can be.
Throughout four editions lasting half a period each, success cases of companies that, with Golfleet's telemetry system, were able to drastically reduce the number of infractions, especially serious and very serious ones.
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“It is very complicated to manage fleets without monitoring and technological innovation, which tends to help us and develop us in this market.”
Vânia Vilela, Fleet Specialist at Atlas Copco and speaker at AHEAD 2023
The speeches of so many professionals, such as Vânia Vilela, were very illustrative regarding the potential of telemetry to help fleet management to reverse the situation of companies that had extremely high numbers of infractions, including cases of deaths, unfortunately.
It was to change this reality that the managers of these companies chose Golfleet solutions to work with their light fleets.
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Golfleet Telemetry
With this solution, the manager has access to the main data necessary to monitor his fleet and ensure a safe pace of operations, such as driving distance, speed, infractions, fuel consumption and use of the vehicle.
Having a customizable dashboard at hand, it is possible to access the desired information in a simple way by requesting the preparation of automatic reports.
These can even be programmed to be sent by email directly to the manager whenever desired.
Fleet Policy
This functionality of golfleet system It is essential to maintain traffic safety and, consequently, operations. In the fleet policy, the manager configures the rules determined by the company and the system is responsible for collecting all operations data.
All information is computed and presented in reports automatically generated within the Golfleet platform.
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Speed per Way (VVia)
This Golfleet module is the ideal solution for providing detailed monitoring of drivers during operations.
O Speed per lane shows in detail the number of infractions, divided into medium, serious and very serious. Furthermore, it delivers information about the performance of drivers and fleet vehicles.
Among its biggest differences is the way the information is presented: the number of infractions can be shown on a heat map.
This way, the manager can clearly see which roads have the highest number of infractions and act to raise awareness among drivers.
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Preventative maintenance means more traffic safety
During AHEAD 2023, another issue raised involved vehicle maintenance.
It is very important that fleet managers understand that this practice is not just a matter of ensuring that vehicles function properly. It also plays a vital role in driver safety.
In this context, preventive maintenance appears as a solution to this issue. It not only ensures satisfactory fleet performance, but also significantly contributes to traffic safety.
Therefore, investing in preventative maintenance practices is not only a strategy to optimize operational efficiency, but also a act of responsibility in relation to driver safety operating these vehicles.
Furthermore, replacing corrective maintenance with preventive maintenance means saving financial resources for the company in the medium term.
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Driver behavior is key to traffic safety
Driver behavior plays a fundamental role in promoting safer traffic.
It is estimated that, on average, 33 thousand lives are lost every year in Brazil due to traffic accidents. In other words, our country does not meet targets agreed with the UN. The most touching thing about this is that traffic accidents are easily preventable.
As explained throughout AHEAD 2023, attitudes such as respecting traffic laws, regular vehicle maintenance and being careful with speed are essential elements for preventing accidents.
In this sense, one of the fleet manager's roles is to ensure that its drivers respect the fleet policy, which includes all these elements.
Promoting a culture of respect and responsibility among drivers is a key strategy for reducing accidents and building traffic safety.
And video telemetry system Golfleet helps managers and drivers in this awareness process.
By emphasizing drivers' responsibility and providing resources so they can improve their skills, it is possible to create a positive change in behavior and, consequently, contribute to reducing infractions and the risk of accidents.
Golfleet Videotelemetry
Golfleet video telemetry technology takes light fleet management to a new level.
With features such as facial recognition and video tracking, the manager can monitor operations in real time, knowing exactly who is driving which vehicle and where they are.
Another interesting tool of this technology is the function verbal coaching. If there is any violation of the fleet policy, the Golfleet Videotelemetry sends voice messages to alert you and give safety tips, raising awareness about safer traffic.
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Technology in favor of advanced fleet management
AHEAD 2023 was attended by several experts who shared how technology can be a manager's ally to optimize processes within the company, reduce costs and preserve lives.
Check out some more important points raised during these meetings below:
Telemetry is care and traffic safety, not control
The implementation of telemetry in fleets can often generate some resistance from drivers, who often interpret this action as an attempt to control the company. But the truth is that this is not the issue.
Using these systems offers benefits for both the company and drivers.
It is not about control, but about providing safety, efficiency and better working conditions for everyone involved.
After all, telemetry offers a detailed view of operations, providing accurate data that helps in decision making, route optimization and accident prevention.
This approach is not just for the benefit of the company, but also the safety and well-being of drivers.
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By identifying dangerous driving practices, telemetry can help reduce risks and improve drivers' working practices. These practices may be putting you in high-risk situations for yourself.
It is also crucial to highlight that creating safer operations involves collaboration between drivers and managers, both supported by the valuable information provided by telemetry tools.
Driver awareness is an investment for the company and traffic safety
During AHEAD, numerous managers shared experiences and practices adopted in their companies to deal with drivers who commit traffic violations.
A relevant point highlighted in this debate was the effectiveness of awareness as a strategy.
This awareness can be promoted through lectures, direct dialogue with drivers or even the implementation of rewards programs.
Each company has its preferred approach to addressing this issue. Persistence in awareness and prevention may seem like an uncomfortable investment of time and resources in the short and medium term.
However, in the long term, these actions generate significant results. They even contribute to the reduced spending on fines, maintenance and fuel consumption.
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Therefore, it ends up being much more advantageous to focus on educating the team about defensive driving and responsible, as well as demonstrating that telemetry systems are allies, not enemies.
Joint work to raise awareness generates a culture of traffic safety, helps preserve the integrity of drivers and, at the same time, promotes resource savings within the scope of fleet operations.
Speaking of the importance of working together in fleet management, if you've made it this far we already know that Golfleet's dedication behind preserving lives in the most diverse operations in Brazil is clear.
Our purpose is to be alongside more and more managers who prioritize the safety of their drivers. So, if you identify with this mission, Schedule a demonstration of our system and learn more about its differences:
