Drivers' habits behind the wheel are just as important as a vehicle's technical condition. After all, they are in control while driving and largely determine how the company operates.
Drivers' habits behind the wheel are just as important as a vehicle's technical condition. After all, they are in control while driving and largely determine how the company operates.
That is why vehicle video recording technology, known as MDVR (Mobile Digital Video Recording), is so useful for monitoring them. No matter the location or the conditions inside the vehicle or on the road, Hunter Video cameras can be in the vehicle recording every move a driver makes. How does it work? That is exactly what you will learn in this article.
Before you start monitoring a driver's habits with MDVR cameras, it helps to know what good driving habits look like. That way you can compare and spot the bad habits that can negatively affect how the vehicle is driven. These are the habits every driver should have:
This inspection should cover the basics needed for a safe trip, including tire condition, possible fluid or oil leaks, fuel level and fluid levels. If anything looks abnormal, the driver should notify the fleet manager immediately for their own protection.
A fleet driver is constantly exposed to stressful situations on the road. That is why they must manage that stress and the negative emotions it causes, so they avoid making decisions driven by anger or nervousness.
Obeying traffic signs is perhaps the most important factor, from following road signs and directions to respecting traffic lights and knowing the rules of the road. In the Dominican Republic, these rules are set out in the new Law No. 63-17 on Mobility, Land Transportation, Traffic and Road Safety. Although drivers must know many aspects of this law to get their license, they also need to keep up with every change and update.
A good driver must stay fully focused on the road and the vehicle throughout the trip. That means not checking or using a cell phone, eating or doing other activities while driving.
To stay focused, a good driver should also be well rested and well fed before setting out. All of this helps the driver stay alert and avoid hazards on the road.
A Vehicle Video Recording System gives you direct access to the behavior and activities of fleet drivers while they are on the road. Because drivers are in remote places or constantly on the move, MDVR cameras allow continuous monitoring.
On top of that, monitoring brings all the benefits this system offers. A system like Hunter Video can detect driving habits and set alerts when they are not appropriate.
The fleet manager or the monitoring center can also spot a bad habit as it happens on the road and contact the driver to correct it immediately.
In addition, recordings allow a historical review to assess whether the behavior is occasional or something that is consistently affecting a driver's work. Other examples include:
Maximum and minimum speeds may be set by traffic laws or to protect cargo or passengers. With the Vehicle Video Recording System, you can make sure speed stays within the established limits.
The routes drivers must follow are usually set in advance. If a driver deviates for any reason, the vehicle recording system can detect it so the necessary steps can be taken to correct or prevent it.
MDVR cameras show not only the cab or interior of the vehicle but also what is happening outside along the route. This provides broad protection against traffic events about to unfold outside. And if something happens inside the vehicle, it is fully recorded.
By monitoring driver habits, you can make sure drivers stay focused and do not commit traffic violations that put the safety of cargo and passengers at risk.
If you also have Hunter Video, you can count on a monitoring center that operates 24/7. From there, security services or emergency medical services can be alerted to act quickly.
The speed fleet drivers travel at is very important to a company's operating results, since speed levels largely determine costs and risks. The most important factors to consider regarding speed include:
A reliable system for monitoring fleet drivers' habits includes the features found in HUNTER's MDVR system. It provides access to every event in real time and also records everything it captures so you can review the full history later.
Fleet managers also have three ways to monitor and capture even the smallest details of driving habits with Hunter Video: a web platform, mobile apps and the option to hire a monitoring center run by experts.
If you want to be sure you are monitoring your fleet drivers the right way, contact us at 809.620.2002 or request a quote on our website www.hunter.do.
