The process of driver risk assessment in fleet management is characterized by the identification, evaluation, and mitigation of risks to driver behaviors and performance. The ultimate application of driver risk assessments is to minimize collisions and costs while maximizing overall fleet safety. During the process of driver risk assessment, telematics, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs), and other engines of modern technology are involved. With those engines always integrated into the daily business operations of the overall fleet system, access to driver behaviors becomes relatively easy. Examples of key driver behaviors include, but are not limited to speeding, harsh braking, rapid acceleration, and hours-of-service (HOS) compliance.

TruckX provides an end-to-end driver risk assessment solution that sends real-time data and analytics for driving behaviors directly to fleet managers’ fingertips. The system monitors the performance of your drivers and alerts fleet managers when risky patterns of driving are discovered, such as when drivers are speeding or engaging in harsh braking. The fleet managers can then follow up with targeted training or coaching to curb these behaviors.

A safety program based on driver risk assessment is especially helpful in that it can identify risky behaviors before they’re acted upon, mitigating hazards before they turn into accidents. In some cases, safety programs like these can secure insurance discounts for fleets, as many insurers are now offering rewards for robust safety programs.

TruckX’s driver risk assessment tools in turn also provide drivers and their employers with proof of adherence to regulatory regimes – not just the HOS rules and other safety standards, but record-keeping and reporting requirements, too. This helps drivers and their employers to stay out of trouble.

In a nutshell, DRA is a powerful tool for any fleet management operation. It enables the reliability of evaluating driving behaviors and performance of the working force to make sound judgments on safety and driving practices, enhance driver performance, and improve the overall efficiency in the lowering of operational expenses.