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[post_content] => The PNP-3000 series device has been discontinued as of January 2026.
Identifying the data you want to track is a pivotal step in creating and maintaining a fleet safety program that works for your fleet. Measure what matters to you and your fleet by configuring thresholds on your devices. Sounds simple enough, right? But wait! You have a range of vehicles, so uniform thresholds cannot be applied to the entire fleet. Did this just get complicated? Not for you!
We are here to help!
The following thresholds can be applied to PNP-3000 devices by utilizing the Device Configuration Page in the Portal:
- Rapid acceleration
- Harsh braking
- Hard left/right turning
- Idling
- Speeding
How are Thresholds Measured?
Definition:[glossary slug="g-force"]G-force[/glossary], ("G" as in gravitational) is not really a force; it is a felt weight based on acceleration or deceleration. Acceleration is the increase in rate of velocity/speed; deceleration is the decrease of rate of velocity/speed. The measurement involves location, speed, and time.
Here are some real-world g-force examples:- Decent rollercoasters reach between 3-6g.
- Top fuel dragsters reach an average of 4g.
- Formula One cars during extreme braking maneuvers reach 5g.
- A high performance sports car jamming 0-60 in 2.5 seconds, only reaches 1.5g.
- DOT defines harsh (not dangerous) braking as .45g (Think of your average NYC cab driver).
- >25g means probable death or serious injury.
Pro and Enterprise Only: Still unsure about what g-force is? See the How Do I Detect A Crash? article.
Recommended G-Force Thresholds
We’ve done the research for you and here are some recommended default thresholds (in g-force) based on types of vehicles by weight class*: [et class="table-zebra" colwidth="25%|75%"] Weight Class,Recommended Thresholds Class 1~~~~
~~~~6\,000 lbs or less, Rapid Acceleration 0.37g~~~~Harsh Braking 0.38g~~~~Hard Turning Events 0.38g
Class 2~~~~
~~~~6\,001 - 10\,000 lbs, Rapid Acceleration 0.35g~~~~Harsh Braking 0.36g~~~~Hard Turning Events 0.35g
Class 3~~~~
~~~~10\,001 - 14\,000 lbs, Rapid Acceleration 0.33g~~~~Harsh Braking 0.34g~~~~Hard Turning Events 0.33g
Class 4~~~~
~~~~14\,001 - 16\,000 lbs, Rapid Acceleration 0.30g~~~~Harsh Braking 0.31g~~~~Hard Turning Events 0.30g
Class 5~~~~
~~~~16\,001 - 19\,500 lbs, Rapid Acceleration 0.28g~~~~Harsh Braking 0.29g~~~~Hard Turning Events 0.28g
[/et]
*The above threshold settings are estimates and should be used as a starting point. You’ll need to adjust these settings to gather data that really works for your fleet. In addition, please note that the thresholds for a truck at empty or full cargo status (i.e., a delivery truck at the beginning of the day and at the end of the day) may significantly differ and it’s important to understand which violations you want to catch.
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Topics to consider include the following: [row] [column lg="4" md="12" sm="12" xs="12" ] General Information- Employee Eligibility
- Replacement Vehicles
- Driver Responsibilities
- Revocation of Company Car Privilege
- Safety Guidelines
- Driver/Vehicle Maintenance Responsibility
- Who May Drive the Company-Provided Vehicle
- Personal Use
- Business Use
- Other Use
- Passengers
- Control of Keys
- Pushing and Towing
- Towing a Trailer
- Smoking Policy
- Washing and Cleaning
- Traffic Violations
- License Plate Renewal
- Mileage Reporting
- Cell Phone Usage Policy
- Vandalism/Theft
- Electronic Equipment Policy
- Signs
- Vehicle Rentals
- Employee Transfer/Unassigned Vehicle
- Vehicle Transport
- Vehicle Replacement Policy
- Vehicle Ordering Cycles
- Vehicle Selection
- Snow Belt
- Extra Equipment
- Vehicle Ordering
- Vehicle Delivery
- Vehicle Title and Registration
- Vehicle Insurance
- Purchase Policy
- Vehicle Disposal
- Preventive Maintenance and Repairs
- Non-Routine Maintenance and Repair Work
- Fuel Card
- Miscellaneous Expenses
- Change of Address
- Insurance Coverage
- Restrictions
- Accident Reporting
- Repair of Damage to Your Company Vehicle
- Vehicle Theft
- Deductibles
- Injuries
- Medical Requests
- Leave of Absence
- Definition
- Best Practices
- General Information
- Procedure
- Driver Risk Levels
- Gross or Willful Misconduct
- Alcohol or Substance Abuse Related Driving Offense
Best Practice: Driver Policy Letters (Samples)
[post_title] => Driver Policy [post_excerpt] => A driver policy may contain information on mobile phone usage, traffic violations, safety guidelines, revocation of vehicle privileges, acceptable use, etc. [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => driver-policy [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-06-07 10:14:41 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-06-07 17:14:41 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://help.gpsinsight.com/?post_type=bestpractice&p=7114 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => bestpractice [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [2] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 543 [post_author] => 12 [post_date] => 2015-12-29 20:44:33 [post_date_gmt] => 2015-12-29 20:44:33 [post_content] => As part of the implementation process, it is recommended to inform drivers of the GPS unit installation. The most successful fleet management programs include good communication of established policy and facilitate driver coaching to ensure compliance. If you're not sure where to start with that process, an updated driver policy letter may get the ball rolling. The following sample policy letters are available for you to copy, modify, and make your own. [tabs class="yourcustomclass"] [tab title="Sample 1" active="active"]Notice of GPS Evaluation
We are in the process of evaluating our company vehicle’s performance in order to add efficiencies and promote improved service in line with the new driving program we are implementing. We are evaluating a new telematics solution, [whitelabel_name], to help departments better manage their vehicles. This solution will assist our company in achieving our fleet goals of reducing fuel costs, increasing driver safety, and improving utilization efficiencies. We're asking for your help to participate in the processes. An installation team will install a small GPS device on a select group of company vehicles, which is capable of tracking driving activity. This program may eventually be pushed out to all vehicles and departments. No action is required on your part during this evaluation period aside from drivers driving as they normally would drive and users trying out the new system. Some employees within our organization will be provided with access to the [whitelabel_name] online portal. Those users will receive a welcome email with login information. Users will also be auto registered for training courses, and live training will also be offered. We would greatly appreciate your cooperation during this trial period. Over time, alerts may be enabled to suggest more effective driving behavior when appropriate, but please understand that these alerts are for informational purposes to help us understand what goals to set and what level of coaching to offer. We thank you for your participation in ensuring the quality of our results. The GPS unit will not interfere with daily tasks. If you have any questions, please contact ________ at _____________. Thank you, Management Team [/tab] [tab title="Sample 2"]Driving Company Vehicles Policy
Only approved XYZ Company employees may become Authorized Drivers. As an Authorized Driver for XYZ Company, the employee named above agrees to the following company policy: Definitions:- “Driver is the employee authorized by XYZ Company to operate the vehicle.
- “Vehicle” includes any company-owned or operated vehicle of any size, used for transporting passengers, property, and/or towing trailers.
- The Driver shall be responsible for the safe and legal transportation of the Vehicle, the trailer and its contents, and all passengers in the vehicle.
- The Driver shall abide by all state and local laws regarding operation of the Vehicle.
- No one other than the Driver is allowed to operate the Vehicle.
- The Driver must “log in” via his/her Driver App (or Driver ID keyfob or Garmin device, if applicable) upon startup of the Vehicle.
- The driver shall perform daily pre-trip inspections of the Vehicle and trailer, in addition to weekly inspections.
- The driver and all passengers must remain seated with seat belts buckled while the Vehicle is in motion.
- Our Vehicles are equipped with Global Positioning System (GPS). This system monitors speed, location, and routes to increase our fleet’s efficiency. Drivers may be subject to discipline for:
a. Tampering, removing, or in any way disabling the GPS device b. Late Arrival and/or early departure times c. Unnecessary engine idle times (over “x” minutes of idling) d. Use of vehicle or trailer after work hours e. Other potential misuses of company time and/or property
- The Driver shall abide by all laws, including speed limits. If a Driver is found exceeding the speed limit by “x” mph or more, he may be subject to disciplinary action. When towing a trailer, the driver must not exceed “x” mph, even if the posted speed limit is greater than this.
- Cell phones should not be used while driving. (insert policy on hands-free devices here)
- There is no smoking allowed in the Vehicle.
- The Driver will not eat or drink while the Vehicle is in motion.
Mobile Resources Management Acknowledgement
To further its interest to increase productivity; aid in quick deliveries; routing organization, promptness, and efficiency; and to promote safe work practices (e.g., driving within the speed limit), XYZ Company has installed mobile monitoring systems/devices in many company-owned vehicles. The following applies:- Employees will be notified during new employee orientation that XYZ Company will be utilizing mobile monitoring systems/devices.
- Employees will be notified there is no personal "expectation of privacy" while working/operating/driving a company-owned vehicle on public roadways for XYZ Company. What this means is that XYZ company will monitor the driver and the location and movement of most company vehicles.
- Monitoring will be initiated for many employees driving or performing work on behalf of the company in company-owned vehicles. Continued use of a company-owned vehicle by an employee and having the knowledge of mobile monitoring systems/devices constitutes consent for XYZ Company to access the data provided through and by the systems.
- Mobile monitoring systems/devices can record and display location and movements as well as vehicle idle times, maintenance, sustainables (Fuel range); fuel usage, etc. (not an all inclusive listing) to establish history that XYZ Company can access at any time.
- XYZ Company reserves the right to utilize mobile monitoring systems/devices only during work hours and/or whenever equipment is being used.
- Employees working on behalf of the company agree and understand that mobile monitoring is a condition of employment, performance will be monitored, and employees held accountable.
- Employees may not damage, disable, or shut down mobile monitoring systems/devices in an effort to sabotage the unit and/or data recorded.
[/column] [column lg="4" md="12" sm="12" xs="12" ] Employee Signature _____________
[/column] [column lg="4" md="12" sm="12" xs="12" ] Date _____________
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Driver Policy Example
The following are examples of a full Driver Policy, which you can amend to suit your business requirements. When active, this policy applies to anyone who drives as part of their work, whether driving their own vehicle or one provided by the company.Dash Camera Policy
More and more companies are implementing dash camera use in vehicles to increase driver safety. If you are interested in implementing dash cameras or have already purchased dash cameras and you are wondering where to start with a Dash Camera Policy, please use the following link to download a sample dash camera policy. [post_title] => Driver Policy Letters (Samples) [post_excerpt] => As part of the implementation process, it is recommended to inform drivers of the GPS unit installation. [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => driver-policy-letters-samples [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2023-09-01 09:25:59 [post_modified_gmt] => 2023-09-01 16:25:59 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://gpsihelp.wpengine.com/?p=543 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => bestpractice [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [3] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 7188 [post_author] => 12 [post_date] => 2017-07-07 20:44:18 [post_date_gmt] => 2017-07-07 20:44:18 [post_content] => [solution term="basic,standard,pro,enterprise"]Introduction
Every organization has a vision or picture of what it desires for its future fleet management program. Values manifest in daily decision making. Fleet usage guidelines and norms informally define how employees utilize vehicles and manage their time with customers. It is recommended that you invest the time to proactively define your fleet safety program and driver policy for your team and for the benefit of your customers. Get strategic about your business no matter what size fleet you have currently. The key is to agree upon and articulate the Company vision, mission, values, and strategies to engage the entire team in such a way that each person can own their achievement. Employee buy-in is easiest to achieve when you cultivate a team approach to planning and adopting policies. Solicit feedback from employees while developing new policies or changing existing ones. Discovery Process- Review the company's website to understand the history and culture. The "About Us" page is usually a good place start.
- Build upon existing Employee Handbooks or Policy Documents
- Interview the Owner and/or Executive Team about the relationship between the fleet and business strategy
- Explore how company initiatives and policy align with vehicle usage:
- Reducing Carbon Footprint
- Community Involvement
- Cost Reduction Initiatives
- Existing Safety Programs
Considerations
- Consider the Approval Process: Who, from the executive team, endorses the driver policy and this scorecard?
- Who in your company will be responsible for creating scorecards?
- At what frequency will scorecards be reviewed?
- How often is the scorecard report going to be run? Daily, Weekly, Monthly?
Next Steps
[/solution] [post_title] => Fleet Safety Starting Points [post_excerpt] => Every organization has a vision or picture of what it desires for its future fleet management program. [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => fleet-safety-starting-points [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-06-07 10:14:42 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-06-07 17:14:42 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://help.gpsinsight.com/?post_type=bestpractice&p=7188 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => bestpractice [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [4] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 6007 [post_author] => 12 [post_date] => 2017-02-28 16:18:38 [post_date_gmt] => 2017-02-28 16:18:38 [post_content] => According to the United States Department of Labor's Occupational Safety & Health Administration, you need a driver safety program:Sounds easy, right? Right? ... *crickets* [well] Wanting the results of an effective Safety Program is admirable, but the real accomplishment is getting the results. This article provides recommendations on how to put your GPS data to work once you have it.[/well]Your program should work to keep the driver and those with whom he/she shares the road safe. And, if necessary, the program must work to change driver attitudes, improve behavior, and increase skills to build a "be safe" culture.
- To save lives and to reduce the risk of life-altering injuries within your workforce.
- To protect your organization's human and financial resources.
- To guard against potential company and personal liabilities associated with crashes involving employees driving on company business.
Measure What You Want to Manage
First things first. Deciding what to measure is often the most difficult part of any safety program. With [whitelabel_name], we've implemented reports that already determine the events and thresholds for you. Yes, you can customize these reports as you go, but we recommend starting with one of these options to get your program started: [row] [column lg="6" md="12" sm="12" xs="12" ]Safety Scorecard*
[/column]
[column lg="6" md="12" sm="12" xs="12" ]
Driving Violations Report
[/column]
[/row]
Although these reports function differently, they help you measure the most common events that contribute to safety: Rapid acceleration, harsh braking, hard right and left turning, idling*, and speeding*.
*The Safety Scorecard (Enterprise Only) does not account for idling. Additionally, the Safety Scorecard accounts for threshold and posted speeds, whereas the the Driving Violations Report accounts for threshold speed only. Refer to the respective documentation (Safety Scorecard or Driving Violations Report) to learn more about how these events are measured and applied to the vehicles in your fleet.
Manage What You Just Measured
Now comes the most important part. You have the data...now what? In other words:- How often should you review this data?
- What data is most important to look at individually and as a group?
- How do you decide who to talk to once you have the data? What should you say?
- How do you see the types of events that are happening for specific vehicles?
- How do you improve behavior once you know it’s bad?
This plan assumes drivers are assigned to one vehicle.
[steps] [step pdf_inc="1" title="Define the frequency."] Upon initial rollout of a new safety program, we recommend that you review your report* and schedule conversations with drivers on a weekly basis. A weekly commitment helps you learn how to read the report and start to spot trends. You'll also see the most dramatic change in the first few weeks of a new program as drivers adjust to new behaviors. After the first month of the program, move to a monthly review.
*The Safety Scorecard recommends running the report against two driver groups (Light/Medium Duty and Heavy Duty), so in that case you would have two reports each review period.
[/step] [step pdf_inc="2" title="Draw the line."] Before you investigate individual trends, find out your fleet's performance as a whole by looking at the Average Number of Safety Events Per 100 Miles*. This KPI is important for several reasons:- You can use it to compare across any time period and against any number of vehicles that drove different distances. In other words, once you start monitoring monthly instead of weekly, you can still make "apples to apples" comparisons.
- You can use it to determine which drivers require coaching meetings. Think of this number as the line in the sand and set your focus on any vehicle that triggers more than the average number of events.
Depending on your fleet size and the number of direct reports you have, you may choose to limit the first set of weekly coaching meetings to the top 25% of drivers who fall above the average to keep your schedule manageable.
*The Driving Violations Report currently does not display this KPI in the report header. Temporarily, to obtain this number, Divide the total violations per 100 miles by the number of vehicles in the report.
[/step] [step pdf_inc="3" title="Have a conversation."] Once you isolate the drivers to coach, what kinds of things should you discuss with them? Most drivers will correct unsafe behaviors without much effort just by having those events brought to their attention. We recommend keeping your discussion with each driver to two points:
- Actual vs. Assumed. Start by asking the driver how many individual events he or she thinks occurred during the time period and then share the actual number that he or she triggered. Often times drivers perceive their own habits to be better than they actually are, so this exercise helps drivers reset self-expectations. Additionally, discuss how the driver's average compares with the fleet average, the highest score, and the lowest score.
- Top Event Type. Find out which event total the driver has most of, and ask the driver to pay attention to that specific behavior going forward. Focusing on the event with the highest weight in the driver's score is the fastest way to positively impact the driver's overall performance before the next review period.
For the majority of driver meetings, awareness is all it takes. If you need to see which times or locations unsafe events seem to happen most often or to investigate a particular event in question, consider running Activity Detail for the vehicle--particularly if the vehicle is equipped with an In-Cab Alert mechanism, which includes a designated column to notate these events.
[/step] [step pdf_inc="4" title="Track your progress."] Once you know what your average is, all you have to do is aim to consistently lower it until you reach your goal. How many safety events (on average) per 100 miles is a realistic goal for your fleet? Ten? Five? Zero?!
Whatever annual goal you decide to shoot for, announce it to all drivers after the first month and continue to reinforce it in your ongoing 1:1 conversations with individual drivers each month.
To monitor your progress toward that goal, you should export your reports each month so that you can compare the data over time. Then use the following template (or create your own) to log your fleet's average number of events per 100 miles for each report period.
Download the Fleet Safety Trend Tracker
However you track your progress, please let us know how you did! We 
to brag about your successes.
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[post_title] => How to Maintain a Fleet Safety Program
[post_excerpt] => Your program should work to keep the driver and those with whom he/she shares the road safe. And, if necessary, the program must work to change driver attitudes, improve behavior, and increase skills to build a "be safe" culture.
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You have created and distributed your Safety Agreement and your drivers are on board.
Your fleet safety data is streaming in.
Now you need a plan to maintain your fleet safety program.
1. Measure What You Want to Manage
Deciding what to measure is often the most difficult step; however, you can make it easier for yourself by using our configurable Driving Violations Summary (Supported devices only) report to get you started. [row] [column lg="5" md="12" sm="12" xs="12" ] This report measures the most common events that contribute to safety:- Rapid acceleration
- Harsh braking
- Hard left/right turning
- Idling
- Speeding
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2. Manage What You Just Measured
Now comes the most important part, determining how often to review your measured data and what your fleet event averages are, so that you can provide coaching to drivers who have more than the average number of events.Define Your Report Review Frequency
Upon initial rollout of a new safety program, we recommend that you review your report on a weekly basis to learn how to read the report and start to spot trends. The most dramatic change will occur in the first few weeks of a new program as drivers adjust to new behaviors.3. Coach Your Drivers
Looking at the average number of safety events per 100 miles, draw a “line in the sand” and set your focus on any vehicle that triggers more than the average number of events.Draw the Line and Have a Conversation
Once you isolate the drivers who require coaching, consider discussing the following:- Actual vs. Assumed Events: Ask the driver how many individual events he/she thinks occurred during the time period and then share the actual number that he or she triggered.
- Top Event Type: Find out which event total the driver has most of, and ask the driver to pay attention to that specific behavior going forward.
4. Continue to Improve
Continue to enforce the Safety Agreement held between yourself and your drivers while updating and/or adding new agreements when appropriate. [post_title] => Maintain Your Fleet Safety Program [post_excerpt] => Deciding what to measure is often the most difficult step; however, you can make it easier for yourself by using our configurable Driving Violations Summary report to get you started. [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => maintain-your-fleet-safety-program [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-06-07 10:14:42 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-06-07 17:14:42 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://help.gpsinsight.com/?post_type=bestpractice&p=7580 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => bestpractice [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [6] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 7995 [post_author] => 12 [post_date] => 2017-08-21 17:31:50 [post_date_gmt] => 2017-08-21 17:31:50 [post_content] =>Question: How do I take a proactive approach toward protecting my drivers while they are out in the field?
One option is to equip your drivers with a means of alerting dispatch/safety personnel of an emergency incident when they are in a remote location* and/or cannot readily access their mobile phones. But how, you ask? With Remote Panic, of course!How does Remote Panic Work?
A driver in an emergency situation presses the On remote panic button on the keyfob. This triggers the Switch alert to notify the preset recipients (such as the Fleet Manager, etc.) of the emergency, as configured in the Portal.*Cellular connectivity at the driver’s vehicle location is required for the alert to be sent. The keyfob's range may be reduced if inside a garage or enclosed structure.
Hardware Requirements
The use of the Remote Panic Switch Alert requires appropriate hardware: 1)[whitelabel tier="gpsi"]XT25, [/whitelabel] GPSI PNP or GPSI-5000 [whitelabel tier="gpsi"]
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2) Driver ID Fob & Reader
Do You Have an Example of How This Would Work in a Real-World Scenario?
In fact, one of our customers using the Remote Panic capability had a particularly interesting use case. Just months after implementing our GPS solution with the Remote Panic option, a lineman was in a raised bucket working on a line in an area with very dry brush and rampant wild fires. Suddenly, the line sparked and set fire to the brush below. The fire quickly spread to the lineman's truck, setting it on fire. He was able to get down but when he did, the cab was engulfed in flames and his cell phone was in there too. With a simple press of a button on the Remote Panic keyfob, Dispatch was alerted to the emergency, and thanks to our software, they knew exactly where to go and pick him up. In this instance, having Remote Panic helped prevent a dangerous situation from becoming a tragic one.
What was left of a co-op vehicle after a lucky driver used our Remote Panic capabilities to alert dispatchers of the emergency. View a full case study of this capability in Business Fleet’s magazine blog: http://www.businessfleet.com/blog/auto-focus/story/2015/07/an-unusual-fleet-safety-story.aspx
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[post_content] => The most successful fleet management program includes an open and strong line of active communication between management and drivers. Your drivers are an integral part of your investment in your fleet business, helping to keep them is a priority. One way to show this is to establish a clear agreement with rewards and consequences between yourself and your drivers.
As an agreement, there are conditions for both parties to fulfill. Feel free to use the following sample agreement as a stepping stone.
What do you agree to?
Providing Safe Working Conditions
- Service vehicles regularly (current registration, up-to-date maintenance, etc.,)
- Include emergency kits (first aid, fire extinguisher, flashlight, etc.,)
- Be clear that no job is so important that your drivers put themselves at risk
Offering Driver Training or Educational Modules
- Use the Driving Violations Summary Report (Supported devices) to determine recommended safety courses
- Regularly scheduled (i.e., every 3 years) "refresher" safety courses
- Courses by request or incentive-based
Additionally, you may want to explore offering incentives or special recognition of drivers who repeatedly score well in monitored driver behavior (e.g., The driver who reduces the most overall fuel usage by avoiding speeding and hard accel/decel events receives a gift card).
What do you want your drivers to agree to?
Driving Safely
- Be "hands-free." No cell phones or distracted driving while operating the vehicle
- Abide by all federal/state laws and internal driving policies (e.g., no speeding, wear seatbelts, no idling, no hard accel/decel
- Take adequate rest breaks
Treating the Vehicle as a Workspace
- Conduct pre- & post-trip inspections*
- Immediately report any vehicle issues
- No eating, drinking (except water), or smoking in the vehicle
*Ask us about the new GPS Insight Driver App (Pro/Enterprise only) for Android and iOS mobile devices
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Identifying the data you want to track is a pivotal step in creating and maintaining a fleet safety program that works for your fleet. Measure what matters to you and your fleet by configuring thresholds on your devices. Sounds simple enough, right? But wait! You have a range of vehicles, so uniform thresholds cannot be applied to the entire fleet. Did this just get complicated? Not for you!We are here to help!
The following thresholds can be applied to PNP-3000 devices by utilizing the Device Configuration Page in the Portal:- Rapid acceleration
- Harsh braking
- Hard left/right turning
- Idling
- Speeding
How are Thresholds Measured?
Definition:[glossary slug="g-force"]G-force[/glossary], ("G" as in gravitational) is not really a force; it is a felt weight based on acceleration or deceleration. Acceleration is the increase in rate of velocity/speed; deceleration is the decrease of rate of velocity/speed. The measurement involves location, speed, and time.
Here are some real-world g-force examples:- Decent rollercoasters reach between 3-6g.
- Top fuel dragsters reach an average of 4g.
- Formula One cars during extreme braking maneuvers reach 5g.
- A high performance sports car jamming 0-60 in 2.5 seconds, only reaches 1.5g.
- DOT defines harsh (not dangerous) braking as .45g (Think of your average NYC cab driver).
- >25g means probable death or serious injury.
Pro and Enterprise Only: Still unsure about what g-force is? See the How Do I Detect A Crash? article.
Recommended G-Force Thresholds
We’ve done the research for you and here are some recommended default thresholds (in g-force) based on types of vehicles by weight class*: [et class="table-zebra" colwidth="25%|75%"] Weight Class,Recommended Thresholds Class 1~~~~~~~~6\,000 lbs or less, Rapid Acceleration 0.37g~~~~Harsh Braking 0.38g~~~~Hard Turning Events 0.38g
Class 2~~~~~~~~6\,001 - 10\,000 lbs, Rapid Acceleration 0.35g~~~~Harsh Braking 0.36g~~~~Hard Turning Events 0.35g
Class 3~~~~~~~~10\,001 - 14\,000 lbs, Rapid Acceleration 0.33g~~~~Harsh Braking 0.34g~~~~Hard Turning Events 0.33g
Class 4~~~~~~~~14\,001 - 16\,000 lbs, Rapid Acceleration 0.30g~~~~Harsh Braking 0.31g~~~~Hard Turning Events 0.30g
Class 5~~~~~~~~16\,001 - 19\,500 lbs, Rapid Acceleration 0.28g~~~~Harsh Braking 0.29g~~~~Hard Turning Events 0.28g
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*The above threshold settings are estimates and should be used as a starting point. You’ll need to adjust these settings to gather data that really works for your fleet. In addition, please note that the thresholds for a truck at empty or full cargo status (i.e., a delivery truck at the beginning of the day and at the end of the day) may significantly differ and it’s important to understand which violations you want to catch.
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