{"id":13005,"date":"2019-03-26T11:41:41","date_gmt":"2019-03-26T11:41:41","guid":{"rendered":" https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/?p=13005"},"modified":"2022-05-04T14:30:28","modified_gmt":"2022-05-04T13:30:28","slug":"vehicle-tracking-benefits-for-drivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/en-ie\/blog\/vehicle-tracking-benefits-for-drivers\/","title":{"rendered":"Four key benefits vehicle tracking offers to drivers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A lot has been written about the benefits of telematics for businesses and company owners, but vehicle tracking also offers valuable support to the people who drive a company\u2019s trucks, vans or any other vehicles. Far from being a surveillance system implemented to punish employees, here are four ways that vehicle tracking can help drivers improve their skills, protect them from false claims and keep them safe out on the roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Enhanced personal safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Businesses that employ telematics send a message that they, as a company, take safety seriously, and this can only benefit the driver. Speed, braking and acceleration are all monitored to help create a fleet with the safest drivers behind the wheels. In the event of an accident, GPS tracking can even ensure that help arrives quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The tracker devices have also proved important in how we support our lone workers&#8221; says Charlotte Bennett of Cartrefi Conwy. &#8220;If they set off their personal alarms, we can identify the nearest person to them and provide a swift response.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And with the fleet management tools available in most vehicle tracking systems, the vehicles themselves are safer to drive, as driving styles are monitored and reminders are set for maintenance and inspection deadlines, ensuring vehicles stay in good condition. It\u2019s in everyone\u2019s interest, especially a driver\u2019s, that a company\u2019s vehicles are safe and up to date on routine repairs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\" https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Conwy.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section  class=\"qtx-pagebuilder-section qtx-pagebuilder-section-blockquote qtx-pagebuilder-section-blockquote-green_testimonial_with_photo \">\r\n        <div class=\"green_testimonial_with_photo \">\r\n            <div class=\"img-container\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Conwy.jpg\"\/>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n            <blockquote>\r\n                                                <p>&#8220;The tracker devices have also proved important in how we support our lone workers&#8221;<\/p>\n                <footer>\r\n                   <cite class=\"author\">Charlotte Bennett, Cartrefi Conwy<\/cite>\r\n                   <cite class=\"author_line_2\">Corporate Services Coordinator<\/cite>\r\n                <\/footer>\r\n            <\/blockquote>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Responsible actions and validated hours<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When a problem that\u2019s centred around <a href=\"\/en-ie\/vehicle-tracking\/timesheets\/\">timesheets<\/a>, invoices or out of hours driving arises, vehicle tracking data can resolve the discrepancy before it becomes a major issue. Daily timesheets can verify when a driver arrived at a customer\u2019s site and when they departed, settling any invoicing or pay disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The timesheets are fantastic&#8221; says Stephen Day of Contract Flooring Solutions.&nbsp;&#8220;We have access to precise information on the overtime hours worked and can always give fair wages as a result.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If vehicles aren\u2019t meant to be used during certain hours, trip reports can prove that the driver followed the rules. To ensure vehicles don\u2019t enter or leave particular areas, geofenced locations can be set up to notify managers of any unexpected journeys in real-time, meaning drivers are otherwise uninterrupted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Protection from false claims<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way that drivers can benefit from vehicle tracking is when claims or lawsuits coming from outside the company occur.&nbsp;Accidents happen, but with telematics, there is an unbiased source of information on what actually transpired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a report arises that alleges a driver was speeding or braking harshly or claims that they were at fault, telematics can protect them from being falsely accused.&nbsp;It can be proven what speed they were travelling at, or in some extreme cases, that they weren\u2019t in the area at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matt O\u2019Conner of John O\u2019Conner Grounds Maintenance says, &#8220;Quartix vehicle tracking actually works in our drivers\u2019 defence\u2013it\u2019s their personal protection in case of unfair claims.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Driving style coaching<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The data collected by a telematics system is a rich source of feedback for a driver on their personal driving performance.&nbsp;Areas where a driver can improve their skills are flagged up and can be brought to their attention. Many companies choose to reward their best or most improved drivers for the savings that the company can make, all based on information gathered by telematics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We have been incentivising good driving by giving our drivers a retrospective bonus based on the data provided by the Quartix system&#8221; says Darren Hammond, Director of C&amp;D Southwest. &#8220;We can use the system to regularly refer back to our historical data. It\u2019s a fantastic way to source the information we need when rewarding our drivers.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quartix offers this information via the mobile app, which can be made available to the drivers themselves, meaning it\u2019s even quicker to see driving performance that needs attention. Concentrating on these problem areas quickly can lead to a better road safety record.&nbsp;Drivers can even see their progress over time through a&nbsp;<a href=\"\/en-ie\/vehicle-tracking\/driver-behaviour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">driving style league table<\/a>&nbsp;that will compare them to other drivers in the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunseeker International\u2019s Transport Manager, Mark Garside, says: &#8220;When we first started using the Quartix driving style tables and sending them out to the managers, it immediately started an improvement in driving style, less harsh breaking or acceleration.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some companies even hold monthly contests, to see which drivers have the best or most improved driving scores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tracking with Quartix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/en-ie\/vehicle-tracking\/live-tracking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vehicle tracking<\/a>&nbsp;from Quartix is an efficient, cost-effective way of ensuring that drivers reap all these benefits and more.&nbsp; Real-time tracking, timesheets, trip reports, geofencing and a mobile app to keep a business connected with its vehicles all guarantee that drivers will be protected and safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Mark Longhust of Canute Group says: &#8220;The biggest benefit is Quartix themselves.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A lot has been written about the benefits of telematics for businesses and company owners, but vehicle tracking also offers valuable support to the people who drive a company\u2019s trucks, vans or any other vehicles. 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