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Fleet safety benefits

Helping you drive a safer tomorrow

Verizon Connect is committed to helping you drive a safer tomorrow by empowering fleet companies to develop and maintain effective safety programs.

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Fleet safety analytics

Unlock safer driving with the power of data

Verizon Connect is committed to help create a safer tomorrow by empowering fleets with the technology to use data-driven strategies to connect, coach, and champion safe driving behavior.

Visibility

Video-based fleet safety programs and asset trackers

Implement a video-based safety program and asset trackers to proactively manage fleet safety.

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Measurement

Accurately measure and track safety

Assessing, benchmarking, and tracking progress with safety performance indicators.

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  • Customizable benchmarking metrics
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Safety solutions

Unlock safety with Verizon Connect

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Actionable insights to empower safety decision making

Empower safety decision-making with relevant, intuitive fleet data insights.

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Deliver personalized driver coaching at scale

Deliver personalized coaching at scale.

Case study

Fiber Optic Solutions prioritizes safety while changing lives

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Their fleet management system has definitely helped us manage our fleet better, manage our assets better, make sure that we’re making wise business decision...

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Cliff Churchill
CEO, Fibre Optic Solutions

Frequently asked questions


What is fleet safety management?

Fleet safety management involves using tools like fleet safety software and driver monitoring systems to promote the safety of drivers, vehicles, and cargo, as well as streamline compliance with regulations. It also includes implementing collision avoidance technology, routine vehicle inspections, and maintaining commercial motor vehicle safety.

How can telematics improve fleet driver safety?

Telematics enhances fleet driver safety by enabling real-time driver behavior monitoring systems, detecting unsafe practices like driver fatigue, speeding or harsh braking. Telematics also integrates with driver monitoring systems (DMS) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to further improve driver performance and safety.

What is the importance of driver training in fleet safety?

Driver training prepares drivers to be well-versed in safe driving practices, the proper use of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and compliance with hours of service regulations. Training programs also help reduce the risk of accidents by helping drivers better use collision avoidance technology and other vehicle safety technology.

How does Verizon Connect help with fleet compliance?

Verizon Connect offers fleet compliance solutions that help businesses manage regulatory standards such as hours of service regulations and DOT compliance. This includes the integration of electronic logging devices (ELDs) to streamline reporting and compliance for commercial motor vehicles.

What are the key benefits of using telematics for fleet risk management?

Telematics assists in fleet risk management by providing detailed data on driver performance and vehicle health. With fleet safety software and solutions such as AI-powered dashcams and asset trackers, fleet managers can take a proactive approach to help prevent accidents, gaining visibility into critical assets locations, and reducing insurance costs.

How can vehicle tracking and real-time monitoring enhance safety?

Real-time driver behavior monitoring systems provide fleet managers with critical insights into on-road conditions. Paired with vehicle crash detection systems, managers can respond quickly to emergencies, prevent accidents, and optimize routes to improve both driver safety and operational efficiency.

What safety metrics should fleet managers track?

Fleet managers should monitor driver behavior, accident frequency, compliance with hours of service regulations, and use of fleet safety software. Measuring fleet safety by benchmarking your fleets safety performance to similar fleets in your industry, tracking the completion of driver coaching sessions, and using Verizon Connect's Driver Safety Score can help foster continued fleet safety improvements.

What is the role of fleet maintenance in safety?

Regular maintenance helps keep vehicles in safe operating condition, reducing the risk of breakdowns and accidents. Leveraging fleet safety software for fleet safety programs enables preventative maintenance alerts, reducing downtime and simplifying compliance with DOT and ELD regulations.

What are the consequences of non-compliance with fleet safety regulations?

Non-compliance with safety regulations like DOT compliance or hours of service regulations can lead to fines, operational delays, and higher insurance premiums. Fleet operators who fail to implement electronic logging devices or maintain proper safety protocols risk losing their commercial licenses.

How does Verizon Connect ensure the security of telematics data?

Verizon Connect secures telematics data through encryption, secure storage, and regular updates. This helps protect sensitive information related to fleet safety management, driver monitoring systems, and vehicle safety technology from unauthorized access.

What should fleet managers look for in a telematics solution to improve safety?

When selecting a telematics solution, fleet managers should prioritize those that are scalable to their organization’s changing fleet management needs, as well as offer a user-friendly interface. Features like real-time driver behavior monitoring systems, fleet compliance solutions, and advanced driver assistance systems service are crucial for comprehensive fleet safety. At the same time, being able to manage fleet safety from an intuitive user dashboard and mobile apps can make it easy to get the actionable insights you need.

How does AI in fleet management improve safety?

Automated AI event analysis prioritizes risky driving events in near real-time, which helps to quickly distill large amounts of video data into smart video tags and insights. This enables fleet managers to focus on key events that need their attention and deliver targeted coaching to drivers. Advanced AI camera technology also powers object detection and in-cab audio alerts, which can enable proactive interventions through driver behavior monitoring and suggesting real-time corrections.

Free eBook

Video telematics solutions: a buyer's guide

Whether you’re brand new to video telematics or it’s time to upgrade your current solution, this buyer’s guide will make it easier for you to make the right decision for your fleet.

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Useful resources

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4 Steps to strengthen driver behavior and safety culture

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The road to fleet safety

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The road to fleet safety