Fleet management has never been an easy task. Who is driving? Is the driver's behavior safe? These are just some of the questions that arise in the daily lives of those who deal with these responsibilities.
Fortunately, driver identification technologies have come to solve many of these challenges. And of course, there’s no shortage of options – from RFID cards and tags to apps. But are traditional methods the best for your fleet?
Today we will show you how you can simplify the entire process with Golfleet ID, avoiding headaches such as loss and forgetfulness and ensuring benefits for the operation.
What is driver identification?
Why is driver identification so important?
How to identify drivers?
How does Golfleet ID work?
What are the benefits of Golfleet ID in fleet management?
What is driver identification?
If you have ever experienced a situation where someone denied having used the car outside of business hours or there was difficulty in controlling the drivers' behavior, you know exactly what we are talking about.
With this in mind, driver identification is done through a system that allows for precise tracking of vehicle usage. As soon as the driver gets into the car, they can register and continue their journey.
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Why is driver identification so important?
First, think about how many vehicles you need to monitor in your fleet. Now imagine trying to find out who was driving each one, at any time of the day. Without efficient technology, this becomes a nightmare. With driver identification, you can:
- Avoid undue fines: you will know exactly who was behind the wheel in case of infractions.
- Promote safe driving: monitoring the driving style of each employee.
- Generate accurate reports: thanks to complete data on each driver, which facilitates analysis and decisions.
- Increase accountability: If everyone knows and understands why they are being monitored, the chances of abuse drop significantly.
Knowing who is behind the wheel not only makes it easier to control journeys and ensure proper use of vehicles, but also helps monitor driving behavior, increasing safety and even reducing costs.
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How to identify drivers?
Driver identification is not exactly new in fleet management, RFID cards and personal tags have been part of operations for years.
However, it's not all roses; these solutions are popular but depend on discipline. How many times have you heard of drivers forgetting or losing their safety gear on a Monday morning? This can lead to delays, confusion, and even security breaches.
It's no coincidence that more and more managers are migrating to an app, which immediately eliminates many of the problems associated with traditional methods.
With Golfleet ID, drivers only need to log in before starting to drive. It’s simple, practical and much harder to forget at home, since we always carry our cell phones with us wherever we go.
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How does Golfleet ID work?
Golfleet ID is a very practical driver identification solution that also offers the benefits of advanced telemetry, compatible with cars, motorcycles, and machinery. The best alternative to RFID cards.
All control, management and visualization of which driver is using the vehicle during the trip is done by the manager directly on the Golfleet platform.
Identification via Bluetooth
When turning on the ignition, all the driver needs to do is open the app, select the vehicle's license plate, and confirm their identity. After confirmation, the audible alert is automatically deactivated.
All this without the need for accessories, eliminating the bureaucracy associated with traditional identification methods, making the process more practical and agile for your drivers.
Identification via artificial intelligence
Now, if the fleet has vehicles equipped with AI identification functionality, Golfleet ID collects data that is then analyzed and processed on our servers, facilitating the management and monitoring of their use.
Artificial intelligence examines 18 distinct parameters, including driving style, to recognize the driver and automatically send the data to the software. And there's more: it requires no action from the driver; the identification is 100% automated and innovative.
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Accessing Golfleet ID
The first step is to download the app on your smartphone, available for Android on Google Play and for iOS on the App Store , and log in with your registered email and password. Then, as soon as your driver opens Golfleet ID, they will find your name and the message:
BLUETOOTH IDENTIFICATION
Select a compatible vehicle and identify yourself to drive.
Then, simply click on FIND VEHICLES and wait for the license plate of the linked vehicle to appear on the screen. After that, a message will appear saying:
VEHICLE: [vehicle license plate]
Do you really want to identify yourself and drive this vehicle?
The options are yes or no, and after choosing, the application will establish communication with the vehicle and that's it, the identity was confirmed in a few seconds and your driver was successfully linked to the vehicle.
Golfleet ID Hiring
I liked Golfleet ID and want to subscribe, how do I do that? The app is available to clients who have invested in our telemetry solution . For more information about cost and implementation, just talk to our sales team.
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What are the benefits of Golfleet ID in fleet management?
You can already see that Golfleet ID is a more efficient and modern way of managing driver identification, but the app still has more benefits to show you, so keep reading.
Reduced costs
With Golfleet ID, you no longer need to worry about losing and changing cards, constantly forgetting, spending on ID card production and logistics costs for shipping.
Greater reliability in audits
Once each vehicle is assigned to a specific driver, the manager can accurately determine who was in control during violations, accidents or risk events.
This traceability eliminates ambiguities about drivers' responsibilities, facilitating the presentation of clear information in audits, without leaving room for questions.
It is also a way to facilitate accountability and the adoption of proactive measures, generating greater transparency and security, both for the manager and the driver.
Almost impossible to forget or lose
The driver always has his cell phone nearby, which drastically reduces the chance of forgetting the identification device.
Compatible with all vehicles
Golfleet ID is an identification method compatible with cars, motorcycles and machinery. In some cases, it is also compatible with trucks, but you must first validate it with one of our specialists.
Easy to use and manage
Everything is on your phone, always at hand. Since using smartphones is already part of our daily lives, logging into an app is something natural and easy for drivers.
And for managers, control becomes more efficient. On the platform, you will find important information such as the driver's name and email, identification and driving behavior status, and driver's license number, category, and expiration date.
On the same screen, you can view the linked vehicles and linked identification cards. And, more specifically about Golfleet ID, the data of:
- App status (installation date and time)
- Date and time of last access
- Date and time of last communication
- Device permissions
In the case of identification via Bluetooth, it is possible to view the date and time of the last identification and the hiring status, with the number of compatible vehicles and vehicles hired.
For identification via artificial intelligence, the information is the last position via the application and the hiring status with the number of vehicles hired and active drivers.
Simple to enable and disable
If you need to change permissions or review driver data, this can be done directly in Golfleet, without complication. Within the platform, it is possible to activate the Buzzer via Bluetooth and unlock the vehicle via Bluetooth, through the Fleet Policy.
And don't worry, because you receive training and manuals to implement Golfleet ID in your operation quickly and simply.
Here’s your chance to finally put driver identification issues behind you. Why not chat with one of our experts to find out more?
