My most ardent followers will know that I have recently written a lot about driver change and fleet tracking solutions. (See blog posts on GreenRoad Technologies and FleetMatics). However the batch would not be complete without also giving third prominent player, California-based DriveCam, a mention.
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DriveCam, like the other two companies, offers a driver-based analytics solution that enables fleet managers to identify and assess risky and fuel inefficient driving behaviours before they lead to a collision. The company measures traditional metrics – such as vehicle idling, speeding, and vehicle forces – which is aggregated and can be reviewed by customers through a secure online web tool called DriveCam Online. DriveCam also provides customers with both in-vehicle feedback through a red and green light system that allows drivers to immediately self-correct driving behaviour in the moment, as well as on-going feedback through individual coaching.
However, unique in comparison to its vendors, DriveCam also integrates the use of sight and sound to supplement the traditional driver-analytics data. DriveCam customers have video recording …
