Truck drivers are the backbone of economy — the COVID time has confirmed this yet again. While numerous industries had to be put on hold, regular deliveries of essentials keep the economy moving. Now more than ever, the focus is on drivers, their efficiency, and above all, health.

The pressure is felt as well, which may cause some drivers to succumb. Still, driving standards can remain high with a bit help of technology. Here are some old and new methods.

Good Old GPS

One of the best indicators of drivers' efficiency is the global positioning system. With it, it's only too easy to confirm which exact routes the driver is/was using, if they are taking the most efficient one, where they stop, and how fast they are.

Driving Behavior Sensor

There are good drivers, and those that could improve their driving skills. For the latter, a driving behavior sensor can do a lot to identify their flaws. For instance, it can show whether the driver was driving too fast for in a low gear by waiting for the last second to switch. Moreover, sudden brakes will also be recorded.

However, this is not just for the sake of collecting negative points for the employer's sake. A driving behavior sensor can also detect any temperature, oil, or similar irregularities and notify the driver as well as the management team. Therefore, it can serve as a good reminder for a timely reaction.

Video Surveillance

This is another amazing opportunity to protect the drivers. Namely, video intelligence by Trimble Transportation sends video footage of the truck's environment in real time. The employer is connected with the fleet at each moment and can see all the surrounding, which is beyond useful for several reasons. Firstly, it provides an excellent insight into driver's behavior on the road. Secondly, the management is able to protect the driver and the company from any incidents that were caused by someone outside the company — the video footage is the best argument, and it saves the reputation while eliminating the court case expenses.

Finally, it's really straightforward to use, as Video Intelligence can be integrated with CSA data basics and the fleet's mobility system.

A.I to the Rescue

Last but not least, we could mention an instance which still seems distant, but is definitely one of the ways of eliminating bad drivers by replacing them with good ones, without having to take on more employees. The answer lies in artificial technology.

Ideally, one driver could be driving two vehicles at the same time. The second, an A.I. truck, would follow the first, human-operated one. It would be connected to the first one and all the braking, stopping, accelerating and all the other actions would be happening in sync thanks to the innovative program.

To Summarize

While some drivers could find the tech limiting in some ways, the main aim is to make them better drivers, not just exert control. In a way, it could be seen as a form of training. After all, no one can better themselves without a bit of a challenge.