If you work in the transport industry, you’re lucky enough to call the scenic highways your office. You spend most days surrounded by breathtaking views and winding roads. Although it’s a picturesque setting, the roads can be dangerous, fraught with tourists, blind spots, and twists and turns that quickly become long-winded straights.
Technology has become more than a luxury; it's a necessity to keep our journeys safe and efficient when transporting goods. Enter video telematics—it’s like having your trusted driving instructor right there with you, helping you navigate the twists and turns of the roads while saving fuel, reducing maintenance costs, and looking out for the environment.
But first, safety
Our roads, especially when routing through metropolitan areas, can have narrow lanes, few hard shoulders and tight curves demanding constant attention. With video telematics, you benefit from both in-cab-facing and front-facing cameras. It’s like having an extra pair of eyes on the road, spotting potential dangers and helping drivers stay sharp. Whether it’s a sudden stop or a risky manoeuvre, the cameras capture it all, reminding us to stay vigilant and drive defensively.
Our latest IQ Camera goes one step further by capturing essential data before, during and after events. This data is instantly uploaded to the TN360 fleet management platform for immediate review, enabling prompt identification of high-risk behaviours.
The continuous rolling footage, accessible from the back office, enables fleet managers to review critical events without physical vehicle access. The system triggers real-time alerts for on-road behaviours, enhancing event analysis and recording the conduct of other road users. This dynamic feature strengthens insurance and legal claims while enhancing road safety.
Rethink driver training and retention
Video telematics uses driver status monitoring and advanced driver assistance metrics to provide visibility into driver behaviour, playing a crucial role in safety and risk management. AI cameras offer personalised coaching and real-time alerts and, when combined with in-cab notifications, remove hurdles in safety programmes, ensuring transparency and accuracy.
With video telematics, prioritising driver safety isn’t just talk. Digitised coaching, using real-time feedback and personalised learning based on the behaviour of individual drivers, breaks down improvement barriers and builds trust between drivers and managers.
And here’s a real win: driver retention. At the end of a long day, we all want to make it home safely, knowing our efforts don’t go unnoticed. Drivers want a workplace that values safety and acknowledges their skills. Installing video telematics is a positive step towards a safety-centric culture. Recognition and rewards programmes based on transparent video data are key to keeping top-notch drivers.
Cash in on fuel efficiency
On average, fuel accounts for approximately one-third of a fleet's typical running costs. For fleet businesses feeling the pinch as fuel bills continue to rise, the challenge is how to keep fuel expenses in check for better profits. With fuel prices being so unpredictable and heavily affected by global supply and issues, video telematics offers a practical way to boost fuel efficiency.
These systems do more than keep an eye on drivers; they help foster safer habits, cut down on fuel use, and improve overall safety across the fleet. At the click of a button, fleet managers have full fleet visibility, which allows them to spot problems before they become habits, like excessive idling or harsh driving, fixing them with customised driver education training by using real data and footage.
The quick return on investment, sometimes in just a couple of months, makes video telematics a smart and affordable choice for improving fuel efficiency in big fleets.
The game-changing power of telematics
What sets video telematics apart is its collaborative approach. Instead of feeling like Big Brother is watching, you are able to see these cameras as a third eye, helping drivers become safer at what they do. It’s all about teamwork – drivers, managers and technology working together to keep our roads safe, our journeys efficient, and our environment clean.
This is because video telematics also nudges drivers towards eco-friendly habits that reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions. Every little change adds up to a greener future for our planet, from avoiding unnecessary idling to taking the most fuel-efficient routes.
So, the next time you hit the road, remember that video telematics isn't just a set of cameras; it’s a game-changer. It’s like having a coach, a mechanic and a second driver all rolled into one, helping you drive safely, sustainably and efficiently towards your destination.