GPS trackers: Benefits for safe handling
Chemicals being transported across the nation presents a set of extraordinary shipping requirements due to the latent danger and potential impact on the safety of everyone involved. That’s why specific training is needed for fleet drivers that transport these hazardous chemicals. Without these special people your business wouldn’t exist so it’s important to keep them safe. GPS trackers can aid in protecting your company’s assets, most importantly the human assets. In part one of this series, we talked about 2 ways to use this technology to improve safety for your chemical transportation company and drivers.
Here are 2 more ways GPS trackers come through for chemical transportation companies:
1.) Safe routing: There may only be certain roads where your fleet vehicles, with chemicals in the back, are allowed to travel. With that being said, GPS trackers can help you by allowing your dispatching team, managers, or drivers plan out the safest and most compliant routes in minutes. This makes it easy to stay in compliance wherever your trucks travel.
2.) Avoid breakdowns: It would be devastating for a chemical truck to be broken down in the middle of nowhere, especially if the hazardous materials inside are temperature-sensitive. In the event that cell phone service wasn’t able to be used the panic alert feature could come in handy here. This is a feature built in to your GPS trackers and can be used by any driver.
In your business it’s more than just dropping off a box or two at someone’s doorstep. Hardly an industry exists that relies more on expertise than someone handling chemicals and keeping your drivers safe is important. As we explained in part one, it’s your responsibility as a fleet owner or manager to know your drivers are safe and handling their workload as smoothly as possible. Thankfully, there are GPS trackers to make jobs like these just a little bit easier.
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Key Takeaways
That’s why specific training is needed for fleet drivers that transport these hazardous chemicals
Hardly an industry exists that relies more on expertise than someone handling chemicals and keeping your drivers safe is important.
Without these special people your business wouldn’t exist so it’s important to keep them safe
1.) Safe routing: There may only be certain roads where your fleet vehicles, with chemicals in the back, are allowed to travel.
GPS trackers can aid in protecting your company’s assets, most importantly the human assets
This is a feature built in to your GPS trackers and can be used by any driver.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main benefit of GPS tracking for fleet management?
GPS tracking helps organizations improve response times, reduce operational costs, and increase visibility into vehicle and asset locations.
Is professional installation required for GPS tracking devices?
OBD-II devices plug directly into the vehicle diagnostic port with no tools, while hardwired trackers require connecting to the vehicle's electrical system. US Fleet Tracking recommends professional installation by a certified vehicle electronics technician for hardwired devices.
How does GPS tracking improve driver safety?
GPS tracking monitors speed, hard braking, and rapid acceleration, generating objective reports that let managers coach risky drivers, reward safe habits, and ultimately reduce accident rates across the fleet.
How does GPS tracking help fleets during severe weather?
GPS tracking provides real-time weather overlays, helps dispatchers reroute drivers around dangerous conditions, and monitors vehicle locations so managers can verify driver safety during storms.