There is much more to the world of fleet management than simply overseeing a group of vehicles.
It's about ensuring the smooth running of an entire operation, maximizing efficiency, and ultimately keeping things running. And a crucial aspect of achieving this goal is reduce the cost of infringements.
You may have already wondered how to achieve this goal in your fleet management, after all, it is a valid question.
Understanding the importance of dealing with these penalties can have a significant impact on your company's bottom line, driver safety and overall operational success.
With that in mind, let's take advantage of the Atlas Copco reduced infractions with Golfleet and explore this success case to show how it is possible to have the same results in your fleet management.
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Why is Velocity per Road an ally in reducing infractions?
How has Golfleet brought about a change of scenery in Atlas Copco's fleet management?
“We always defend to our drivers that our objective is not to track them. We try to make him aware that he needs to return home alive, because that is where his greatest treasures are. Returning safely is paramount.” This statement was made by Atlas Copco Facilities Manager, Vania Vilela.
For some time now, safety has been a priority in the company's fleet, which has 424 vehicles and an average of 800.000 km traveled per month.
“Today, I can say that our fleet is well structured, with a clear and objective policy, but this was not always the case. In 2016, when we took over the fleet, at first, we felt desperate, we had no control. To give you an idea, there were lost vehicles, the size of the problem was”, says Vania.
With regard to driver behavior, o speeding it was the biggest problem, followed by hard braking and idle time. As a result, the company had a high rate of fines, which showed that there was bad behavior at the wheel.
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through the module Speed per lane (Vvia) it was possible to assemble a team and define the acceptable parameters to reach the KPIs, he says.
An interesting fact is that the Vvia module showed that it was not enough just to limit a speed.
“The module allowed us to see that maybe that driver would not be the biggest violator of the maximum limit of 120km/h, but could be a possible violator on a road with a limit of 30km where he passed at 80 km. It was a warning sign”, recalls the manager.
We also pack any o Speed per lane was important for those drivers who were always on the speed limit and only braked when they saw the radar.
These drivers were the champions in our ranking of fines and today they are no longer our 'headache'. The module makes us see what the radar does not see and helps us to keep the driver safe, preserving life which is the most important thing, he points out.
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There's no way, telemetry provides advanced indicators for accurate decisions, which ensures the safety of the fleet and drivers. That's exactly how it was at Atlas Copco.
The module provided the data, which led to action and a new fleet management landscape.
“In the beginning there is resistance, which is totally normal. The biggest challenge will always be awareness, meticulous work, which takes time but is worth the effort”, considers Vania.
Among the actions taken, Vania cites the fact that they no longer allow drivers to drive late at night or early morning.
“We value rest, they can stay in hotels and always try to travel during the day and rested”, he observes.
All measures culminated in the reduction of traffic violations, which dropped from 560 in 2021 to 367 in 2022.
She guarantees that over time, the new culture will take root and that the result will always be good.
There will be fewer incidents and consequently fewer accidents and zero fatalities. We've already had fatalities in our company and it's not easy. Everyone suffers. Fortunately, this has not happened for over 18 years, he concludes.
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Why is Velocity per Road an ally in reducing infractions in fleet management?
Our telemetry system is a complete solution for fleet management because it integrates all the functionalities that an operation needs in terms of agility, efficiency and safety.
In addition to the modules that take care of fleet policy, taxiing and infractions, Golfleet also has add-on modules, such as the Speed per lane.
As we saw earlier, you can gain in-depth knowledge about the driving profile of each driver in your fleet. that not only increases operational safety, but also provides significant savings in fuel, corrective maintenance, fines and claims.
Vvia validates the speed of all vehicles and in all positions, in accordance with the regulations established by the bodies responsible for urban and road enforcement.
This way, you receive accurate information whenever a driver exceeds the speed limit allowed on a given road.
It is thanks to these differentials that the module delivers the benefits that we will delve into below:
speed monitoring
Speed by Lane records and tracks speed by lane automatically. Like this, it can alert managers whenever a driver exceeds established road limits.
As a single road can have several sections with different speeds, Golfleet identifies them precisely.
This allows for more effective supervision of driver behavior and for corrective measures to be taken as soon as possible.
Atlas Copco's own success story is a great example of how the same driver may or may not be an offender, depending on the speed limit on the road. A warning sign that would go unnoticed without the right information.
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Data analysis
Our telemetry system collects data on drivers' behavior in relation to speed, allowing a detailed analysis of the performance of the operation.
In this way, managers can access reports that show speed patterns, identifying drivers who are constantly exceeding the limits. It is also possible to filter the information by:
- Data
- Groups
- Cities and/or states
- Urban roads or highways
- Section speed limit
- Seriousness of infractions
With management based on reliable data, identifying problem areas in your business is much simpler than you might think.
Or even seek alternative routes and implement training and specific policies to improve conduct in traffic.
For Atlas Copco, for example, defining the KPIs was a simpler and more reliable process with the support of Velocity per Track.
In addition, another differential of the module are the heat maps, which allow a visual identification of drivers who commit the highest number of infractions.
As Vania Vilela of Atlas Copco has well emphasized: it's not about tracking it down, it's about coming home alive.
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real-time notifications
Finally, one of the highlights of Vvia is the monitoring of violations in real time, thanks to the validation of all positions of all vehicles that the module delivers.
This instantaneous awareness of the operation allows managers to act promptly and align expectations among drivers regarding behaviors.
As a result, promotes a quick and effective response to prevent recurring infringements and reduces the risk of accidents and fines.
In this way, in addition to eliminating unnecessary expenses from your company's reality, it helps to preserve your reputation.
By monitoring and controlling drivers' speed behavior, companies can demonstrate their commitment to road safety and conduct an operation based on saving lives.
Are you looking for these same goals with your fleet management? Well, throughout the content it became clear the role that Golfleet played in Atlas Copco's successful case.
The first step was taken and now you know how technology will be your ally in changing driver behavior.
Therefore, we invite you to learn more about Velocity by Road and all its features for a safe and efficient operation:
